Kochi Ice Co., Ltd.

Kochi Ice Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in ice cream and frozen-dessert manufacturing, citrus and yuzu juice processing, and OEM/private-label production. Established in 1988, the company has approximately 38 years of manufacturing experience and has developed expertise in Japanese ice cream and sherbet, the use of Kochi and local ingredients, and yuzu and citrus processing. Its product portfolio includes ice cream, sherbet, frozen desserts, yuzu juice, concentrated yuzu beverages and other citrus-based products.

The company operates as a manufacturer and wholesaler and serves retail, food service, manufacturing and OEM/private-label applications. Its certifications include Halal Certification from the Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA) and Kochi Prefecture HACCP Certification. The company has approximately 51–100 employees and operates manufacturing facilities in Kochi, including its main factory in Ino and the KOCHI-ICE LABO citrus-processing facility in Susaki.

Manufacturing & Business Capabilities
Kochi Ice manufactures ice cream, sherbet, frozen desserts, straw drinks, yuzu and citrus beverages, and OEM/private-label products. The company offers OEM and private-label/PB manufacturing services, with experience in small-lot production. Its official OEM information covers ice cream, sherbet and straw drinks, and indicates a shortest prototype lead time of 14 days; this applies specifically to prototypes rather than general production lead times.

The company's KOCHI-ICE LABO facility, established in Susaki in 2022, handles the pressing of yuzu, buntan, ponkan and sudachi and also provides contract citrus pressing. The company has also developed experience in manufacturing for other brands through its OEM/PB services.

International Business
Kochi Ice began developing overseas markets in 2008 and has approximately 18 years of export experience. Its products are exported to approximately 30 countries. Supplier-provided main markets include Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United States and Europe. The company is targeting broader opportunities across Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America.

The company participates in international trade activities, including THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Thailand and NPEW2026 in the United States. Its international B2B customer focus includes overseas buyers, retailers, food-service businesses, manufacturers and OEM/private-label buyers.