We are the official trade and investment agency for the Government of Japan. There are 6 offices in the United States and more than 50 offices worldwide. The Agricultural products promotion division in Chicago office promotes Japanese food and beverage products.
JBS
JBS Foods is a global, diversified protein company creating delicious products for customers and consumers around the world. We are driven by our mission to be the best and committed to responsibly producing products people trust and enjoy.
Jack’s Creek
Jack’s Creek is a Premium Australian Wagyu and Black Angus supplier, known for being the World’s Best Steak producer. Since 2000, our farm has perfected and raised quilty cattle that we guarantee are the best of the breed. Our strategy of no compromises is applied throughout the complete supply chain-from farmer to consumer. We operate as a vertically integrated business that is family-owned. With care and precision, our high standards are applied within every department to ensure every cut will be tender, juicy, and packed with flavor by the time the product arrives to your customers. If you are looking for the best beef eating experience, our cattle are bred to generate visible marbling throughout the muscle. Contact one of our sales representatives for more information or if you would like to place an order today.
Henry J. Meat Specialties
For over 70 years, Henry J Meat Specialties has been producing the highest quality of meat products. Famous for our Corned Beef Hash, we offer a wide variety of meat products. We use the freshest spices and ingredients that give all products their consistent superior flavor. With a wide variety of meat specialties, such as but not limited to: sliced corned beef, sliced Italian beef, sliced pastrami, cooked corned beef rounds, and raw corned beef brisket, we have products that will “meat” your needs! All our products are produced in an USDA certified establishment. We service a variety of customers based on their personalized needs – from retail to food service, co-packing, private labeling and custom cutting. Our team works together in order to get our customers what they need, when they need it. Our successful Chicago-based, family owned and operated business has continued to evolve through the decades. We strive to exceed expectations, from price and quality to upholding the highest level of service for our customers.
Halperns’
Halperns’ Steak & Seafood is chef-driven and center-of-plate focused supplying only the highest-quality proteins and specialty items from suppliers that reflect our commitment to quality, and match our drive to exceed our customers expectations. Many of our suppliers are steeped in rich family history like our own, with pride and dedication unmatched in today’s fast-paced world. Committed to exceeding our customers’ specifications and expectations every day, we pride ourselves on delivering uncompromising quality meats and artisan ingredients sourced from the finest boutique suppliers from around the world and delivering them at the peak of freshness or aged to perfection. Halperns’ partners with companies that have devoted significant resources to practices that protect the environment. Sustainability is a priority. Halperns’ is more than a supplier, we are committed to partnering with our customers for long-term success by sharing our expertise, stewarding innovation and refining old favorites.
Greener Pastures Chicken
Greener Pastures Chicken is all about doing things right, raising high-quality, organic chicken with care for the animals, the land, and the people who enjoy it. At the heart of GPC are two Texans who know something about dedication and hard work. Co- founded by Von Miller, an NFL star passionate about agriculture, brought better chicken to tables across Texas and beyond.Greener Pastures Chickens are organically fed and humanely raised, ensuring that every bite is as good as possible. From the farm to your plate, the focus is on quality, transparency, and sustainability because great food starts with great farming.
Grecian Delight Kronos
We’re a global food leader, known for innovative products and ethnic flavors. We started with Greek cuisine and now our kitchen is the world. From our full line of Greek and Mediterranean foods to global flavors blazing on the horizon, we’re ready to change America’s menus. We have two pioneering brands at the head of the table, Grecian Delight and Kronos Foods. Each brand has its own unique history, which has laid the foundation for our quest to discover the great flavors of tomorrow. Together, we are valuable partners to our customers, driven by authentic ingredients and eating experiences. About Grecian Delight Foods: Founded in 1974 by Peter Parthenis, Sr. Motivated by his endless drive, entrepreneurial spirit, Hellenic roots, love of Greek food and passion for innovation, Parthenis was the first to manufacture and nationally market gyros. Since the very start, Grecian Delight and the Parthenis family have been dedicated to quality and sharing the very best authentic Greek & Mediterranean cuisine with restaurants and consumers. Grecian Delight is now a premier provider of authentic selections from gyros, global proteins, specialty breads, to tzatziki, hummus and spreads, falafel, plant-based proteins and more. All across America, people ask for Grecian Delight Foods by name. About Kronos Foods Corp: It all started in 1975 with a love for Gyros, the Greek culture and community. Chris Tomaras, a Chicago entrepreneur, rolled up his sleeves to make delicious Gyros and Mediterranean foods for restaurants. It was with his success and hard work that Kronos was born. Over the years, Kronos brought pre-formed, ready-to-broil gyros cones to market, rolled out portion-controlled gyros meats, and expanded into sauces, hummus, bakery items, and more. Followed by the introduction of KronoBROIL® technology, providing pre-cooked, ready-to-eat gyros slices without the need for special foodservice equipment. To this day, Kronos continues to explore bold new possibilities.
Fletcher International Exports
Fletcher International Exports is one of Australia’s most integrated processors and exporters of lamb and sheep meat products. A private, family-owned company, Fletcher International operates two highly efficient processing facilities: one located in Dubbo, New South Wales; and the other near Albany in Western Australia. These two plants have a combined processing capacity of more than 90,000 sheep and lambs per week, which equates to over 4.5 million head per year. Fletcher International USA based in Chicago, IL, is a subsidiary of Fletcher International Exports based in Australia. We distribute to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, ecommerce, and food service companies in all 50 states. We offer Fresh and Frozen boxed lamb as well as retail ready items such as Ground Lamb or Tray Packed Items.