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General Info
Nishimoto Wismettac Group Sales Performance
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. (formerly Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd.) is a vital part of Nishimoto Wismettac Group which has over 1,600 employees at 47 branches and offices globally and now generates over 182,000 million JPY sales in 2018.Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. was established in Kobe, Japan in 1912 and is one of the oldest and most experienced importer, wholesaler and distributor of Asian food products in North America.
We celebrated the 100th year anniversary in 2012 and we are extremely proud of the success and the growth of the Company which now holds nineteen (19) branches and five (5) satellite offices with over 900 employees throughout the United States and Canada.
We have achieved this success through the hard work of our employees, who have superior knowledge and experience in this industry. Our growth and success can also be attributed to the continued support and cooperation of our customers and suppliers. For this we would like to express our sincere appreciation.
We are known for producing the Shirakiku brand® products. The Shirakiku name brand became popular in many Japanese households from the very start in the United States and is now recognized as a brand of choice all over the world.
Today, Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. has expanded beyond just food products. We provide various customers with a comprehensive range of items, which includes wholesale items, kitchenware, household products and hair products to name a few. With over 6,500 items, we believe that we carry just about every imaginable product in this industry.
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Quality Assurance & Food Safety
At Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. we strive to assure our customers that every aspect of our business from production area to our valued customers to maintaining a controlled warehousing facility for your food service and consumer needs is constantly being monitored by our quality control and safety engineers. With growing public concerns on health and safety issues in the food industry, we cannot leave any rock unturned to risk any possibility of unsafe products being distributed into the food chain.
Food safety is our utmost concern and we continually maintain a safe Seafood HACCP Program including our own stringent Health and Safety Procedures when handling any perishable or non-perishable product.
So what do we do to ensure the safety of our products?
We routinely monitor product quality and food safety systems by sending our Food Safety Team to production regions and manufacturing facilities, foreign and domestic, for inspection and to make sure they’re operating under well-structured food safety programs at the highest standards to comply with government regulations.
We only supply products manufactured in facilities that meets these standards; meaning products are harvested, packed, processed and handled in manner that compatible with destination country’s regulatory requirements.
In addition, we educate our staff member by in conjunction with regulatory agencies (such as FDA and USDA in America) to obtain the most up-dated regulatory information.
We also have developed and established internal food safety programs such as Facility management program, Employee hygiene and sanitation practices, Internal HACCP Plan, Recall plan, and Monitoring and documentation of all of the above to ensure that all products are handled and stored in appropriate conditions and methods.
As result of these efforts, we pride ourselves in our Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs to insure that our customers receive the highest quality and safest products in the industry today!
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Our Vision
Wismettac Asian Foods has developed a reputation for our “commitment to our customers.” As our society has become increasingly service-oriented, Wismettac Asian Foods has remained dedicated in providing the best selection of Asian Food Products to our customers.
With a large number of employees dispersed throughout the nation and parts of Canada, it is necessary for all of us to work together to achieve our purposes and objectives. Although there is room for individual accomplishments and creativity, all of our efforts are channeled towards a common goal, which is to provide our customers with Asian Food Products.
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What's New
2/16/2023 We are issuing a voluntarily product recall of 10.58 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Spice Seasoning products (Spice Ichimi Togarashi 300g and Spice Shichimi Togarashi 300g). Continue reading 7/28/2022 We are issuing a voluntarily product recall of below 17.6 oz packages of Marutomo Dashi Soup Base due to undeclared wheat and soy Continue reading 3/13/2021 We are pleased to announce Vancouver branch has been moved to a new location at effective on March 15, 2021. Continue reading 9/3/2019 On September 2, 2019, we are pleased to announce the Opening of our New Raleigh Satellite Office, located in Cary, NC. Continue reading 1/28/2020 We have established a “Code of Business Ethics” in order to promote fair and appropriate transactions and business activities within our company as well as with our business partners. Our business partners include customers, suppliers, service providers, and research/development collaborators. … Continue reading 3/31/2018 Kirishima Brewery’s products (Shiro, Kuro, Aka) were served at the celebration party after the 90th Academy Awards ceremony in 2018. Continue reading 3/13/2017 Sacramento Satellite Office is relocated to a new office effective on March 10, 2017. Continue reading 8/6/2016 We are pleased to announce Dallas branch has been moved to a new location at effective on August 8, 2016 at 3700 W Royal Ln, Suite 120, Irving, TX 75063 Continue reading 6/28/2016 We are pleased to announce our New Orlando Branch Office & Warehouse in FL will open on July 25, 2016 . Our New Orlando Branch will be fully staffed and ready to serve the Northern Florida region and surroundings areas. Continue reading 12/12/2015 We will be changing our legal name to Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. (previously known as Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd. doing-business-as Wismettac Asian Foods). Continue reading -
Press Releases
2/16/2023 We are issuing a voluntarily product recall of 10.58 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Spice Seasoning products (Spice Ichimi Togarashi 300g and Spice Shichimi Togarashi 300g). Continue reading 7/28/2022 We are issuing a voluntarily product recall of below 17.6 oz packages of Marutomo Dashi Soup Base due to undeclared wheat and soy Continue reading 9/23/2020 We are issuing a voluntary recall for Shirakiku brand imported Dried Fungus (also known as Black Fungus or Kikurage) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Continue reading 3/24/2020 We post "a letter to our customers from our president & CEO regarding COVID-19". Continue reading 9/3/2019 On September 2, 2019, we are pleased to announce the Opening of our New Raleigh Satellite Office, located in Cary, NC. Continue reading -
FAQ
Q1. Which state and area do we cover for the delivery by our trucks?
Our delivery coverage areas in the US and Canada vary depending on location of the relevant branch. Please contact to the nearest branch for further details. See branch map>>
Q2. Do we sell our products to consumers directly?
Unfortunately, we are not open to the public. We sell to retailers or wholesalers only.
Q3. Is it safe to eat products from Japan after a nuclear power plant accident?
We as a company pride ourselves in taking care of our consumers not only by providing the best products available but safe to eat too. After this crisis occurred in Japan we knew proper measures needed to be taken in order to protect not only ourselves but our consumers from potentially contaminated food.
We work closely with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and they are taking every measure necessary to assure we can offer our customers safe and whole products which have passed all applicable tests and regulations.
For newly arriving products originating from Japan, only products that are deemed acceptable by both the Quality Assurance program implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the policies and directives of the FDA shall be allowed to be distributed by our company.
There are no concerns for imported products that are already in the United States or are in distribution.
Please see detail information as following websites.
- The Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Q4. How can you set up an account and how long does it usually take to set up the account?
For new customers, you need to fill out the credit application form from Customer Application page.
We also request you to submit a copy of your resale certificate. The resale certificate form is available online from here. If you prefer paper application forms, please contact one of our local sales representatives to set up your new account.
It usually takes a few days to establish a new account once necessary forms are submitted.Q5. What is warning statement about product contains chemicals that causes cancer or reproductive harm?
The warning statement is required by State of California and is called Proposition 65.
The purpose of Proposition 65 is to notify consumers that they are being exposed to chemicals that are known to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity, so that consumers can decide on their own if they want to purchase or use the product.
A Proposition 65 warning does not necessarily mean a product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements. For more info >>Q6. Where can I find inquiries about food products and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)?
Please refer FDA website:
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions.
For food industry related:
- https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/food-safety-and-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
- FDA Offers Assurance About Food Safety and Supply for People and Animals During COVID-19
