- CEO
- Daisuke Honjo
- Full Time Employees
- 7,945
- Sector
- Consumer non-durables
- Industry
- Food: major diversified
- Address
- 47-10, Honmachi 3-chome Tokyo TY Japan 151-8550
- IPO Date
- Sep 30, 1996
- Business
- Ito En, Ltd. operates as a leading Japanese multinational beverage corporation, engaging in the production and global distribution of diverse drink selections. The company offers a wide array of tea products, encompassing various Japanese, black, Chinese, and flavored teas, alongside popular ready-to-drink options, loose leaf assortments, and matcha in different forms. Additionally, its portfolio extends to include coffee beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water, and dairy-based drinks. Beyond its extensive beverage offerings, Ito En manages and franchises the Tully's Coffee specialty shop chain across Japan and manufactures nutritional supplements, primarily for the North American market. The company’s products are widely accessible through numerous channels such as convenience stores, supermarkets, general retailers, and vending machines. Key brands under its umbrella include Oi Ocha, a globally recognized ready-to-drink green tea, TULLY's COFFEE, and MATCHA GREEN TEA. With operations spanning Japan, North America, various parts of Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Ito En maintains a vertically integrated model, from tea cultivation to resource recycling, emphasizing health, sustainability, and quality. The firm was established in 1966, initially as Frontier Tea Corporation, adopting the Ito En, Ltd. name in May 1969, and maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.