Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the Sumioka Foods Group

Q Which company should I contact, Sumioka Foods Corporation or ES Foods Corporation?: For noodle production, please contact the Headquarters Factory of Sumioka Foods Corporation.
For health foods, please contact the Hamakita Factory of Sumioka Foods Corporation.
Please use the form below to make inquiries.
→ Inquiry form
Q Who should I contact regarding noodle production?: For noodle production, please contact the Headquarters Factory of Sumioka Foods Corporation.
Please use the form below to make inquiries.
→ Inquiry form
Q I would like to make a request from a distant location. Can you handle my request?: We can accommodate your requests. Please contact us using the form below.
→ Inquiry form

Q Can you manufacture food additive preparation?: We do not currently have authorization for business in the food additive manufacturing industry (we do process former existing additives/food additives).
Q Can you sterilize and crush raw materials?: Yes, we can. We own an airflow sterilizer, fine grinding equipment, and a particle size distribution measuring device.
Q I would like to commercialize Foods with Function Claims. Can you provide support for my application?: We can provide support for your application submission.
Please feel free to contact us first.
Please use the form below to make inquiries.
→ Inquiry form
Q Can you manufacture Informed Choice Products?: We accommodate the production of Informed Choice/Informed Sports products.
We provide support for your application.
Q Can you manufacture organic JAS products?: Yes, we can. Hamakita Factory of Sumioka Foods Corporation has acquired the certification of a certified organic production process manager.
→ Certification

Q Can you subdivide and package large sizes?: We own a large three-side sealer bag packaging machine.
→ Packaging form
Q I am considering the pouch filling of powder. What is the maximum filling capacity?: In the case of powder, it can be filled up to 1,000 g.
→ Packaging form

Q What types of products do you deal with?: Please refer to the below.
→ Dosage form lineup of health foods
Q Can I bring in (supply) raw materials?: Yes, you can. You will be asked to provide information on raw materials for health food GMP management.
Q Can you manufacture pet foods?: We have submitted a notification as a pet animal feed manufacturer.
Q Can you accept requests for only the production of the content or only the filling of it?: We can handle them as intermediate products.
Q How long is the time to delivery?: The rough standard is two to three months for new products and two months for repeat products, but we will do our best to support urgent projects. Please feel free to contact us.
Q Is it possible for Sumioka Foods Corporation to arrange required materials?: Yes, we can. Please contact us for each case.

Q Can you make a trial product/sample for monitoring?: The provision of our trial products in accordance with purpose and application has been highly evaluated in the industry.
Please contact us for each case.
Q What is the manufacturing lead time for a trial product?: Although it varies depending on the quantity and the content of the trial product, it would take about two weeks to one month.
Q Is the production of trial products a paid service?: Costs may be incurred, depending on the quantity and formulation. Please feel free to contact us.