The company name "Confitera" means "confectionery" or "manufacturer" in Spanish. Confitera Co.,Ltd. was established on August 21, 2008, and currently imports safe and high quality cocoa ingredients from the world's top cocoa bean processors and sells them to well-known domestic companies. We also import and sell nuts and freeze-dried fruits.
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CEO Takenori Imamura
As the name "Confitera" implies, our company was established on August 21, 2008 with the goal of contributing to the food industry through the supply of food ingredients, mainly confectionery ingredients. Although we are a small company, we have great goals and passionate aspirations to become an essential company for the food industry. We would like to thank the many people in Japan and abroad who have given us their cooperation and support in establishing our company, and we are determined to make every effort to live up to their expectations.
Top Message
CEO Takenori Imamura
As the name "Confitera" implies, our company was established on August 21, 2008 with the goal of contributing to the food industry through the handling of food ingredients, mainly confectionery ingredients. Although we are a small company, we have great goals and passionate aspirations to become an indispensable company for the food industry. We would like to thank the many people in Japan and abroad who have given us their cooperation and support in establishing our company, and we are determined to make every effort to live up to their expectations.
Corporate Philosophy
Through the import of safe and secure confectionery ingredients, we aim to build strong relationships of trust with our customers in Japan and overseas, and contribute to their business performance and the development of the industry. We will also comply with the corporate code of ethics and strive to create a corporate environment that values people and enhances corporate value together with our shareholders, business partners, employees, and all others involved with our company.
Company Profile
Company Name
Confitera Co.,Ltd.
Established
August 21, 2008
Capital
70,405,000 yen
Sales
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11th fiscal year (May 2019): 7.23 billion yen
12th fiscal year (May 2020): 7.80 billion *Sales increase for 12 consecutive fiscal years
13th fiscal year (May 2021): 6.45 billion
14th fiscal year (May 2022): 8.15 billion
15th fiscal year (May 2023): 8.82 billion
President
Takenori Imamura
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Toranomon Building 9F, 1-1-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
Office Phone Number
+81-3-3519-6393
Number of employees
22 members (as of May 31, 2022)
Main Banks
Kiraboshibank, Shoko Chukin Bank, East Japan Bank, Hokuriku Bank, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Bank of Yokohama, Resona Bank (Japanese syllabary order)
Business Description
Import and sales of confectionery ingredients, etc.
Memberships
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Japan Chocolate and Cocoa Association
JICA(Sustainable Cocoa Platform for Developing Countries)
WCF（World Cocoa Foundation）
RSPO（Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil）
RFA（Rainforest Alliance）
Corporate History
August 21, 2008
Company established with capital of 10 million yen
Aug. 08, 2008
Cocoa-related business started
Nov. 07, 2008
Increased capital to 34 million yen.
May 31, 2009
Sales (1st period): 330 million yen
November 2009
Nut and Dried fruit related business started
May 31, 2011
Dividend payments started
May 31, 2011
Increased capital to 60 million yen
May 31, 2013
Sales (5th period): 2.70 billion yen
May 31 , 2016
Capital increased to 70 million yen
May 31 ,2018
Net sales (10th period) 7.17 billion yen
August ,2018
Freeze-dried related business started
August ,2021
Lecithin and Fats and Oils substitutes related business started
July 31 ,2024
Entered into the business alliance agreement with Sojitz Foods Sojitz Foods Corporation (sojitz-foods.com).
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Location: Toranomon Building 9F, 1-1-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
1 minute walk from Exit 9 of Toranomon Station on the Ginza Subway Line
Toei Mita Line Uchisaiwaicho Station, 4 minute walk from Exit A4
10 min. walk from Hibiya Exit (SL Plaza) of JR Shimbashi Station
Corporate Code of Ethics (CSR Initiatives)
1: Build fair and equitable relationships with suppliers and customers
- （1）We prohibit bribery and cartels and conduct business fairly in market.
- （2）Through the WCF* and JICA projects, we are working to improve the sustainability of the cocoa bean supply chain. In particular, we focus on eradicating child labor and preventing environmental destruction caused by deforestation by increasing the income of cacao farmers.
- （3）Fostering a sustainable corporate society with suppliers and customers
*WCF stands for "World Cocoa Foundation
2：Specific initiatives for sound corporate activities
- （1）Eliminate any event that violates compliance
- （2）Foster a corporate culture that does not tolerate harassment of any kind
- （3）Stimulate communication within the workplace and create a culture open for everyone.
- （4）Conduct internal study sessions on the SDGs and other topics to improve related knowledge.