ABOUT US
What is BIWAKO FOOD?
Ever since its founding in 1945, Biwako Food’s credo has been to deliver high-quality and reasonably priced Omi Beef. The most important part of this is our judgment. For more than 50 years, beginning with the former president, we have accumulated experience and delivered good results.
We opened a new factory in May 2019 and plan to get it HACCP certified. We have raised the level of our hygiene management, starting with air curtains and adding equipment that passes stricter hygiene standards.
The secondary processing room at the new factory greatly reduces the amount of time our customers will need to spend on processing, including pulling out tendons, slicing, etc.
We believe that our mission is to leave to future generations the Omi Beef brand inherited from our predecessors.
MEAT WHOLESALING BUSINESS
About the Meat Wholesaling Business
Biwako Food doesn’t work with certain producers exclusively. We visit the market daily and choose the very best beef that day regardless of price. There are times when we lose money on the purchase, but there is nothing more important than making our customers happy by supplying them with the best possible beef.
There is a limited supply of brand beef and a limited number of distributors, but because of corporate efforts and our collaboration with the meat market, it is possible for us to secure our required quantities of beef.
Of the companies headquartered in Shiga Prefecture, we have the most wholesalers, which means you can be confident of a stable supply. Also, because we secure distribution routes for all 15 parts of meat, we purchase aggressively to make sure there isn’t a surplus. We are more than happy to supply restaurants, supermarkets, and department stores with partial orders.
＞ Managing Product Quality
At our new factory, we are planning to get HACCP certification, which is widely followed in countries around the world. We have raised the level of our hygiene management, starting with air curtains and adding equipment that passes stricter hygiene standards. Now we can deliver Omi Beef with even more security and safety than before.
＞ Product Lineup
The top-grade Omi Beef we deliver is raised in an area of mineral-rich water and fertile soil centered around Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. At Biwako Food, we handle domestic Wagyu beef, cross-bred beef and other types. We are looking into expanding the number of products we handle.
＞ To New Clients
We handle partial orders and secondary processing on beef wholesale sales to meet the needs of domestic restaurants and food processors. Clients looking for peace of mind, safety, and a reliable supply of Omi Beef should contact Biwako Food.
＞ The Attractions of Omi Beef
Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan, is surrounded by mountains that feed more than 400 clear streams into it. Shiga Prefecture is blessed with excellent water and fertile soil. Omi Beef has been raised in this environment for 400 years – the longest history and tradition in Japan.
