Hotey Shokuryo Co., Ltd.
Corporate brand
UnclaimedJapanese flour-milling and wheat-processing food manufacturer founded in 1946, known for bread, noodles, and flour-based products.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Hotey Shokuryo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food manufacturer headquartered in Kōnan, Aichi Prefecture, specializing in the processing of wheat into flour, bread, noodles, and other wheat-based food products. Founded in March 1946 as Hotey Shokuryo Kakō Co., Ltd. by Kiyonari Fukuda, the company began operations in June of that year with 24 employees and an initial capital of 300,000 yen. It was renamed Hotey Shokuryo Co., Ltd. in October 1948. The company's corporate philosophy is "Honesty and Service" (正直と奉仕), and it has continued to develop as a wheat-centered food processing manufacturer for over 70 years. Hotey Shokuryo's business spans flour milling, bread manufacturing, noodle production, and related food processing. The company operates multiple factories, including a bread factory completed in 1962 in Kōnan, a flour mill in Chita, and a newer Kōnan factory completed in 1994. It has been designated as a government-approved flour milling factory and a comprehensive school lunch bread processing factory by Aichi Prefecture. In addition to its core manufacturing, Hotey has expanded into retail with the "Yoi Koto Pan" specialty bread shop chain, which opened its first store in 2016, and has launched various consumer products such as "Oyatsu King" snacks and "Bonnes Farines" whole wheat pancakes. Over the decades, Hotey Shokuryo has formed joint ventures and subsidiaries, including Central Flour Milling Co., Ltd. (セントラル製粉株式会社) established in 1971, Sun Bread Cooperative (サンブレッド協業組合) in 1974, and Bread Basket Co., Ltd. in 2014. The company has also been involved in the instant ramen business since 1962. In recent years, Hotey has focused on health management, receiving certification as a "Health Management Excellent Corporation 2026." The company remains privately held and continues to operate as a regional food manufacturer in Aichi Prefecture, with a focus on quality, safety, and community service.
History
Hotey Shokuryo was founded in March 1946 as Hotey Shokuryo Kakō Co., Ltd. by Kiyonari Fukuda, with an initial capital of 300,000 yen. Operations began in June 1946 with 24 employees, engaging in flour milling, rice polishing, barley polishing, noodle making, bread making, and confectionery. In October 1947, the company was designated as an internal and external wheat flour milling factory by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. In May 1948, a fire destroyed the bread factory, noodle factory, warehouse, and office. Thanks to community support, operations resumed in just 38 days, and May 26 was established as the company's Reconstruction Memorial Day. In October 1948, the company changed its name to Hotey Shokuryo Co., Ltd. In the 1950s, Hotey Shokuryo was designated by Aichi Prefecture as a comprehensive school lunch bread processing factory in May 1950 and began manufacturing school lunch bread. In December 1954, it was commended by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education as an excellent school lunch bread processing factory. In October 1958, a new flour mill equipped with a pneumatic system was completed, a five-story building that was the first high-rise in the area. In the 1960s, the company started manufacturing instant ramen in April 1962, establishing the Kōnan Ramen Cooperative and producing "New Ramen." In September 1962, a new bread factory with modern automated equipment was completed in Kōnan. In May 1967, it was designated as a government raw material designated warehouse. In November 1971, Hotey Shokuryo, Owari Flour Milling Co., Ltd., and Harada Flour Milling Works jointly established Central Flour Milling Co., Ltd., and completed its flour mill in Chita in March 1972. In September 1974, Hotey Shokuryo, Handa Seiryo Co., Ltd., Oka Ryō Bread Co., Ltd., and Inagaki Bread Works jointly established the Sun Bread Cooperative, which began operations in April 1975, taking over the bread and school lunch processing divisions. In the 1980s and 1990s, the company continued to expand. In December 1986, the Chita Factory was established, and the Sun Bread manufacturing division was transferred there. In January 1994, the new Kōnan Factory was completed. In August 1996, a new head office building was completed to commemorate the 50th anniversary. In May 2004, the company began the "Termonox" business. In June 2006, it celebrated its 60th anniversary. In the 2010s, Hotey Shokuryo launched new products and retail ventures. In February 2014, Bread Basket Co., Ltd. was established. In April 2014, "Oyatsu King" was launched. In November 2015, "Bonnes Farines Whole Wheat Pancake" and "Mukashi Nagara no Men" were released. In March 2016, the specialty bread shop "Yoi Koto Pan" opened its first store in Fukiage, followed by Nagoya Station store in September 2016 and Yagoto Nisseki store in September 2017. In November 2017, head office functions were consolidated at the Kōnan Factory. In April 2018, a Nagoya office was opened. In October 2019, capital was reduced to 100 million yen. In January 2024, the company announced the discontinuation of the "Kazoku no Kuruton" and "Yoi Koto Pan" brands. In March 2026, it was certified as a Health Management Excellent Corporation 2026.
Founded as Hotey Shokuryo Kakō Co., Ltd. with capital of 300,000 yen
Business operations begin
Designated as internal and external wheat flour milling factory by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Fire destroys factory; operations resume in 38 days
Company name changed to Hotey Shokuryo Co., Ltd.
Designated as comprehensive school lunch bread processing factory by Aichi Prefecture
Commended as excellent school lunch bread processing factory by Aichi Prefectural Board of Education
New flour mill with pneumatic system completed
Started manufacturing instant ramen
New bread factory completed in Kōnan
Products and positioning
A regional Japanese food manufacturer focused on wheat processing, emphasizing quality, safety, and community service under the philosophy of "Honesty and Service."
Oyatsu King
Snack product launched in April 2014.
Bonnes Farines Whole Wheat Pancake
Whole wheat pancake mix launched in November 2015.
Mukashi Nagara no Men
Noodle product launched in November 2015.
New Ramen
Instant ramen produced from 1962.
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