About Nikko Shokuhin Co., Ltd.

The Langue de chat across the ocean

“Langue de chat” is the common name for cat’s tongue cookies in Japan.

I have always wondered why I find Japanese souvenir sweets being sold at foreign ports and airports when I travel.  These souvenirs are rather local and small confectionaries like us, not big boys like Glico or Meiji. Some store in Hong Kong only sells such souvenirs. So it became my dream to sell our sweets overseas.

I wondered if our products could be sold here someday. was my first thought.The chance came across soon. One of my friends invited me to participate in the Hong Kong Food Expo at the Oita Prefecture booth. I was so excited and went to Hong Kong with high expectations to sell a lot of our products. The results were miserable. I got so many challenges, not purchase orders.

The following year, after solved challenges in my way, I went back to Hong Kong for revenge. The result was 360 cases of direct export orders! Now I have to find an ocean freight and figure out how to make an invoice and packing list to export a container load.

We started participating in exhibitions overseas, and again, we got harsh comments such as, “It doesn’t taste good” and “The contents are falling apart.

It was also around this time that tighter regulation on trans-fatty acids.

We have reviewed the ingredients, recipe, and process to overcome the quality issues. In addition, we design and made a special tray to prevent breakage from overseas transportation. As for trans-fatty acids, we found ingredients that can label zero trans-fatty acids per unit. As a result, the texture, balance of taste with the real chocolate, and total quality of the cookie became so much better.

We manufacture our Langue de chat in a dedicated facility for a safe product.  

It is often said that Japanese sweets are delicious. Why? It is not generally known, but I have heard that there are only three types of flour in the world. In Japan, there are dozens of types of flour for different foods, such as for bread, cake, confectionery, and a variety of noodles that suits the food. The same is true for sugar. Also, Langue de chat making machines are not exported to overseas markets.

These fine-tuned ingredient varieties, choosing the right ingredients, and the technology makes made our made in Japan” Langue de chat ” so special.

I wish everyone in the world to enjoy these reasonable patissier level sweets.

About OEM production of “Langue de chat”

Nikko Shokuhin Co., Ltd. is an OEM contract manufacturer of cat’s tongue cookies, specializing in small-lot OEM production and printing.
We also have a proven track record in overseas exports and can meet a variety of export requirements!
Business Description

Would you like to turn a local specialty into a “Langue de chat”?
However, we are able to handle OEM orders with small lot production (1,200 boxes and up) and a shelf life of 10 months (1 year overseas).
We have a wide variety of flavors available. We are also happy to consult with you on original chocolates and doughs.
We can also offer full color printing on the confectionary itself, so we can offer products that can be sold as novelty items or with local characters.

Features

• Full color printing on cat’s tongue cookies is possible.
• Characters and photos can be printed on the cookies.
• Original printing is possible not only on the package but also on the product itself, which can be sold as a local confectionery.
• Printed cookies can also be manufactured.
• Support for factory-specific symbols

As a souvenir of the local area, it is possible to use the manufacturer’s unique symbol.

Instead of the usual combination of the seller and the manufacturer, the seller and the unique symbol can be displayed.
Measures against trans-fatty acids

Measures against trans-fatty acids

We have taken measures to prevent trans-fatty acids, which are attracting attention in the industry.
We also support overseas exports!

We have a lot of experience in exporting products overseas, so we can deal with problems related to export.

We have experience in China, the United States, and other countries.

Products catalog

Langue de chat Box 5pics

Langue de chat Standpack

Langue de chat Box

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About Us

Company Name	Nikko Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
Location	5-1-5 Ishigaki Higashi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
TEL	0977-24-1424
FAX	0977-26-6363
Representative	Koji Higashida, President
Capital	50,000,000 yen
Established	December 22, 1966
Business description	Manufacture and sale of tourist souvenir food
Main banks	THE NISHI-NIPPON CITY BANK, LTD., Oita Bank Co. Ltd., OITAMIRAI SHINKIN BANK
Number of employees	14

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