TOS

What TOS does

TOS CO.,LTD. (株式会社ティー・オー・エス) is a privately held Japanese company headquartered in Osaka, founded in 1993 by President Hiroshi Sasagawa with 22 million yen in registered capital. The company operates a multi-line B2B business organized around marketing research and sales promotion services, building management, eco-friendly materials wholesale, and imported food and alcohol distribution (the latter supported by an import alcohol wholesale license). Its primary geographic footprint is the Kansai region, and it reports a headcount of 1-10 employees, indicating a small-scale operation.

The company's consumer-facing product line is anchored by the KOTI sub-brand, headlined by KOTI Yuzu Tea (柚子茶), a 1kg yuzu-based beverage formulated without artificial fragrances, colorings, or thickening agents and using whole yuzu fruit with honey and oligosaccharides. The lineup is extended by Apple Mango Sauce and Honey Lemon Tea, all sharing a natural-ingredient positioning. The KOTI proposition emphasizes versatility (hot/iced beverages, cocktails, smoothies, desserts, cooking) and functional health benefits (yuzu's vitamin C content).

TOS's revenue model is predominantly B2B and wholesale-driven, based on imported food and alcohol distribution, eco-material wholesale, and project-based marketing research and promotion services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. No technology platform, proprietary systems, or AI/ML capabilities are referenced in the source material. The company has no external investors, no parent entity, no recorded funding rounds, and no public partnerships or alliances; it functions as an independently owned lifestyle business with a long operating history.

Name

TOS

Legal name

株式会社ティー・オー・エス

Website

https://tosjp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TOS CO.,LTD. is a privately held Osaka-based company operating since 1993 in B2B marketing research, sales promotion, imported food and alcohol wholesale, and the KOTI specialty beverage brand (yuzu tea, mango sauce, honey lemon tea). It serves enterprise B2B buyers primarily in the Kansai region with 1-10 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food and Beverages

NAICS

Other Food Manufacturing (3119), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Imported food wholesale
• Beverage manufacturing
• Marketing research services
• Sales promotion planning
• Eco-friendly materials distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

TOS CO.,LTD. is a privately held Osaka-based company that (1) manufactures and sells its own natural, additive-free food and beverage products — KOTI柚子茶 (KOTI Yuzu Tea, 1kg), アップルマンゴーソース (Apple Mango Sauce), and 蜂蜜レモン茶 (Honey Lemon Tea) — under the KOTI sub-brand, (2) operates as a licensed B2B wholesaler of imported food products, imported alcoholic beverages, eco-friendly materials, and general imported goods, and (3) provides marketing research consulting, sales-promotion planning, and advertising/commercial-design services to corporate clients. The company also performs building/condominium management as a secondary line.

Product overview

TOS (株式会社ティー・オー・エス) is a Japanese food products company offering specialty beverages and sauces. The product portfolio consists of three main offerings: KOTI柚子茶 (KOTI Yuzu Tea), a 1kg yuzu citrus beverage; アップルマンゴーソース (Apple Mango Sauce); and 蜂蜜レモン茶 (Honey Lemon Tea). All products emphasize natural ingredients without artificial additives. The company is headquartered in Osaka and was established in 1993.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KOTI: A product brand featuring 柚子茶 (yuzu tea) and related products made from whole yuzu fruit without artificial flavors, colors, or thickeners.

Products and services

• KOTI柚子茶 (KOTI Yuzu Tea)

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kokubu & Co. Major Japanese food wholesaler with broad assortment spanning imported and domestic food products. Comparable to TOS in B2B food wholesale distribution, though at much larger scale.
• Wismettac Foods: Japanese food importer and wholesaler specializing in Asian and specialty foods, with both wholesale distribution and own-brand products. Highly comparable to TOS's imported food wholesale + own-brand food business model.
• Itochu-Shokuhin: Japanese food wholesaler distributing imported and domestic food products to retail and foodservice. Directly comparable to TOS's wholesale distribution arm serving enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Sangaria Beverage: Japanese beverage company producing teas, juices, and soft drinks. Comparable to TOS as a Japanese non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer, though serving a broader mass market.
• Maruha Nichiro: Large Japanese food company with significant wholesale and distribution operations. Comparable to TOS's imported food wholesale business, though at substantially greater scale.
• ITO EN: Large Japanese beverage company producing teas, juices, and vegetable drinks. Comparable to TOS as a Japanese branded beverage producer, though at much greater scale and broader product line.
• Mizkan Holdings: Japanese food and beverage manufacturer with products in vinegar, sauces, and beverages. Comparable to TOS's Apple Mango Sauce and beverage portfolio in the Japanese specialty food category.
• Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage: Japanese beverage manufacturer producing teas, soft drinks, and citrus-based beverages. Comparable to TOS's KOTI Yuzu Tea and Honey Lemon Tea in the Japanese flavored beverage category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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