IZUMIYA

What IZUMIYA does

IZUMIYA (株式会社IZUMIYA, headquartered in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a privately held commercial food ingredients wholesaler founded in 1963 (originally as 株式会社泉八 / Izumihachi, rebranded to IZUMIYA in August 2017). The company distributes more than 10,000 stock-keeping units covering frozen seafood and meat, frozen vegetables, cooking oils, flour and grains, seasonings and sauces, prepared frozen foods, canned and bottled agricultural products, alcoholic beverages, spices, Chinese specialty ingredients, and kitchen supplies. Customers span Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants, hotels and inns, hospitals and nursing-care facilities, corporate and department-store cafeterias, convenience-store bento and prepared-food departments, and bakery shops — collectively exceeding 5,000 active accounts. Distribution is concentrated in the Greater Tokyo (Kanto) metropolitan area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka), served through five company-owned branches and an in-house refrigerated delivery fleet.

IZUMIYA monetizes almost entirely through B2B wholesale transaction revenue on a quote-based, per-customer-negotiated pricing model. Its go-to-market is sales-led: a field sales force calls on commercial foodservice operators, supplemented by the IZUMIYA SMART net online ordering platform for registered accounts (8-digit customer codes, PDF invoicing, email confirmations), an annual in-person Food Service Show exhibition, and email newsletters. The core "technology" stack is conventional B2B commerce infrastructure (SSL-encrypted storefront, order history, account management) rather than proprietary IP, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The company complements its ingredient distribution with adjacent group operations — 日本給食設備 (commercial kitchen equipment), 玉正 / Tamasho Foods (original product development in Narita, Chiba), the DENMARK bakery chain, and 磯崎 / Isozaki — enabling a one-stop supply offering from raw ingredients to installed kitchen equipment. Capitalization is modest at 95 million yen, ownership is founder/management-controlled with banking relationships to Mizuho Bank, Yokohama Bank, and Sagami Shinkin Bank, and no external PE or strategic investor has been disclosed.

Name

IZUMIYA

Legal name

株式会社IZUMIYA

Website

https://izumiya-co.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IZUMIYA is a privately held Japanese B2B wholesaler of commercial food ingredients, distributing more than 10,000 SKUs via five Kanto-region branches and an in-house delivery fleet to over 5,000 foodservice operators including restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and bakeries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Food Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Prepared Meals & Entrées Wholesale (AFAIAHAG), Refrigerated/Chilled Foods Wholesale (Deli, Prepared, Fresh Pasta, etc.) (AFAIAHAB), Ethnic Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Commercial food ingredients
• Wholesale food distribution
• Foodservice supply
• B2B food wholesale
• Restaurant ingredient supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Odawara

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food Ingredients Wholesale: IZUMIYA generates revenue through wholesale distribution of food ingredients to commercial food service operators including restaurants, hotels, hospitals, cafeterias, bakeries, and convenience store food departments. They sell frozen foods, seasonings, oils, spices, canned goods, meats, seafood, Chinese ingredients, alcoholic beverages, and kitchen supplies. The company operates their own delivery fleet to serve customers in the Greater Tokyo area.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IZUMIYA is a B2B wholesale distributor of commercial food ingredients serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing care facilities, department stores, convenience stores, and bakeries across the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area. The company supplies over 10,000 product items including frozen foods, seasonings, oils, spices, canned goods, meats, seafood, Chinese specialty ingredients, alcoholic beverages, and kitchen supplies, delivered via its own fleet and supported by the IZUMIYA SMART net online ordering platform.

Product overview

IZUMIYA is a commercial food ingredients wholesaler serving the foodservice industry (restaurants, catering facilities, hospitals, hotels, and bakeries) in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area. The company's core offering is the IZUMIYA SMART net mobile ordering system, complemented by an extensive portfolio of over 10,000 food ingredient products organized into categories including Chinese ingredients, frozen seafood/meat, frozen vegetables, cooking oils, flour/grains/sugar, seasonings, prepared frozen foods, canned agricultural products, alcoholic beverages, spices, and other food supplies. Through its group company 日本給食設備株式会社, IZUMIYA also offers commercial kitchen equipment and machinery. The company operates multiple branches (Tokyo, Yokohama, Tokyo North, North Kanto, West Tokyo) and provides its own delivery services, positioning itself as a one-stop supplier for the food service industry from ingredients to kitchen equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IZUMIYA SMART net Online Ordering System Mobile/online B2B ordering platform enabling registered commercial customers (restaurants, catering facilities) to place food ingredient orders digitally, with 8-digit customer code accounts, order confirmation emails, and PDF invoice generation.
• Chinese Food Ingredients (中華材料) Wholesale Chinese cuisine ingredients including dried abalone, bird's nest, shark fin, dried scallops, tofu skin, fermented bean curd, sesame paste, and various Chinese sauces and spices.
• Frozen Seafood and Frozen Meat (冷凍魚介類・冷凍畜肉類) Wholesale frozen seafood and meat products including shrimp varieties, fish, shellfish, crab, beef, pork, and poultry for commercial food service use.
• Frozen Vegetables, Fruits and Potato Products (凍菜類) Wholesale frozen vegetables, fruits, and potato products including french fries, mixed vegetables, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, berries, and purees.
• Cooking Oils and Fats (油脂) Wholesale cooking oils and fats including soybean, corn, sesame, canola, peanut, olive, palm oils, lard, and margarine from various manufacturers.
• Flour, Pasta, Grains and Sugar (粉・粉製品・雑穀・砂糖) Wholesale flour, pasta, grains, and sugar products including macaroni, spaghetti, wheat flour, starch, udon, soba, and various sugars.
• Seasonings and Sauces (調味料) Wholesale seasonings and sauces for Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines including soy sauce, miso, vinegar, mayonnaise, ketchup, curry, and specialty sauces from multiple manufacturers.
• Prepared Frozen Foods (調理冷凍食品) Wholesale prepared frozen foods including croquettes, gyoza, dumplings, hamburgers, gratins, pies, spring rolls, and various Chinese and Japanese prepared dishes.
• Canned and Bottled Agricultural Products (農産瓶・缶詰) Wholesale canned and bottled agricultural products including vegetables, fruits, pickles, and tomato products from domestic and imported sources.
• Alcoholic Beverages (酒類) Wholesale alcoholic beverages including beer, sake, Chinese liquor, shochu, wine, whisky, brandy, and liqueurs from various brands.
• Spices and Seasonings (香辛料) Wholesale spices and seasonings including mustard, pepper, curry paste, garlic, ginger, paprika, saffron, cinnamon, and various blended seasonings.
• Other Food Products and Supplies (その他食材・資材) Other wholesale food products and supplies including dried agricultural goods, canned seafood, dried seafood, prepared meat products, baked goods ingredients, beverages, pickles, convenience foods, and kitchen supplies.
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Machinery (厨房機器) Commercial kitchen equipment and machinery including refrigeration units, cooking appliances, heating equipment, dishwashers, and bakery equipment, offered through IZUMIYA Group company 日本給食設備株式会社 (Nikkyu Equipment).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 billion yen annual sales achieved in 2013 (50th anniversary year)

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 日本給食設備株式会社 (Nihon Kyushoku Setsubi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen equipment manufacturing and sales company that is part of the IZUMIYA Group. Enables IZUMIYA to offer comprehensive services from food ingredients to kitchen equipment and supplies.
• DENMARK (Denmark Bakery)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBakery chain operated as part of the IZUMIYA Group. IZUMIYA supplies bakery ingredients to DENMARK and also uses it as a customer showcase.
• 玉正 (Tamasho Foods)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company (株式会社玉正) based in Narita, Chiba. Located at their Narita office location. Contributes to original product development capabilities.
• 磯崎 (Isozaki)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in the IZUMIYA Group network, contributing to the group's comprehensive food service capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PALTAC CORPORATION: Major Japanese wholesale distributor serving drugstores, convenience stores, and food retailers with logistics and category management capabilities. While primarily focused on consumer goods distribution, PALTAC competes for similar supply-chain relationships and B2B customers.
• Nichirei Logistics Group (ニチレイロジグループ): Japan's largest refrigerated and frozen logistics provider, serving foodservice operators and food manufacturers with cold-chain distribution. While logistics-focused rather than wholesale, the company competes in the same cold-chain food distribution space as IZUMIYA's refrigerated/frozen business.
• Maruha Nichiro Corporation (マルハニチロ): Major Japanese seafood and processed food company with B2B foodservice distribution capabilities. Competes with IZUMIYA in frozen seafood and meat distribution to restaurants, and represents the upstream supplier side of the same value chain.
• ARCLAND SERVICE HOLDINGS (アークランドサービスホールディングス): Operates food wholesale and restaurant chain businesses (Katsuya, etc.) in Japan. While diversified across restaurant operations and food supply, the wholesale arm serves comparable customers (restaurants, institutional catering) and competes for similar supplier relationships.

Direct peers

• Mitsui Foods Co., Ltd. (三井食品): Major Japanese B2B foodservice distributor serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and convenience stores nationwide. Operates with a multi-category portfolio including frozen, dry, and fresh ingredients — directly comparable to IZUMIYA's wholesale model and customer mix, but at much larger national scale.
• Kokubu & Co., Ltd. (国分グループ本社): Japan's largest foodservice wholesale distributor, headquartered in Tokyo with nationwide coverage. Kokubu serves restaurants, retailers, and food manufacturers with extensive SKU depth and logistics infrastructure — the most direct national-scale analog to IZUMIYA's regional foodservice wholesale model.
• Takari Shoji Co., Ltd. (タカラ商事): Mid-sized Japanese foodservice wholesaler serving restaurants and institutional catering with similar SKU breadth across Japanese, Western, and Chinese ingredients — closely comparable in scale, customer mix, and regional scope to IZUMIYA.
• Itochu-Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (伊藤忠食品): Foodservice-focused B2B distributor affiliated with the Itochu trading house group. Specializes in supplying restaurants, convenience stores, and food manufacturers — directly comparable to IZUMIYA in business model, customer segments, and category breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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