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20th Anniversary of BtoB Platform Specification Documents Service

The company Infomart, based in Minato, Tokyo, announces the remarkable milestone of its product specification cloud service, the "BtoB Platform Specification Documents," as it celebrates 20 years of transformative progress in 2023.

Historical Journey to 20 Years

The product specification document is a crucial tool in the food industry, consolidating vital information regarding food items, such as names, ingredients, country of origin, allergens, and nutritional content. Food manufacturers rely on the information provided in these documents for product planning, manufacture, and inspection. In turn, food service companies that receive these documents can deliver accurate information to consumers.

Introduced in June 2004, the BtoB Platform Specification Documents were designed to replace the fragmented and often inconsistent traditional communication methods, such as paper and Excel spreadsheets, by digitalizing product specification documents into a standardized cloud service for the food industry.

In the early stages, the platform was developed under the auspices of the "Food Industry Traceability Council," which included 24 food manufacturers and two organizations. This initiative focused on the standardization and digitalization of product and ingredient specifications. The Standard Version format was established and the service started under the name "FOODS Trust Network" in April 2005. Today, the platform offers both a Basic format, which emphasizes allergen information, compound labeling, and nutritional declaration, and a Premium version, which includes detailed information about ingredients, additives, and production quality. The platform also accommodates the PITS standard form developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, demonstrating its wide adoption among various companies dealing with food and ingredients.

Since its inception, our service has gained traction across the food industry, particularly in response to heightened safety awareness and health consciousness that have outlined the importance of standardized displays for allergens, ingredients, and nutritional content, as mandated by the Food Labeling Law. As of June 2025, the platform is utilized by 8,990 manufacturers, 706 wholesalers, and 1,036 buyers (including restaurants), boasting an impressive total of 1,669,915 documented specifications.

Moving forward, Infomart remains committed to enhancing operational efficiency and productivity within the food industry while also ensuring food safety and peace of mind for consumers.

Comments from Partner Food Information Management Companies

As part of celebrating this 20th anniversary, several partners who integrate with the BtoB Platform have shared their congratulations and outlooks for the future.
JFE Systems, Inc. (MerQurius): _We extend our heartfelt congratulations on the 20th anniversary of the BtoB Platform Specification Documents. We deeply respect Infomart’s long-standing efforts and innovative initiatives. JFE Systems continues to support and grow alongside the food industry’s quality assurance endeavors._
Japan Infolex, Inc. (FDB): _Congratulations on the anniversary! Infomart’s innovative services continue to greatly benefit many users in the industry, and we wish for even greater accomplishments in the years to come._
Tokyo System House, Inc. (TOREPAS): _Congratulations on this significant milestone! We are inspired by the trust Infomart has built. We have requests to enhance the integration beyond product information, to include contractual documents._
FGC Research Institute, Inc. (Shokuhin Omochi Sōken-kun): _Witnessing the BtoB Platform Specification Documents reach this 20-year mark is commendable. We appreciate its high convenience and reliability and wish for further advancements._

A Statement from Daisuke Sugiyama, Senior Executive Officer

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the BtoB Platform Specification Documents, I want to express my gratitude towards our customers and partner companies for their unwavering support. Since our launch in 2005, we have dedicated ourselves to reinforcing food safety and security across the industry through the digitalization of specification documents, enabling comprehensive management in a standardized format. This service has not only addressed challenges related to product specifications but also contributed to standardizing inter-company transactions and reducing costs. Today, over 10,000 companies utilize our platform. We strive to alleviate operational burdens and facilitate accurate information flow for even more companies in the food sector while enhancing service value.

Service Overview

The BtoB Platform Specification Documents service digitalizes product specification information, enabling comprehensive management between food service, wholesale, and manufacturing companies. Being an industry-standard unified format, it minimizes unnecessary tasks on both sides, achieving cost reduction and operational efficiency. The platform is a vital tool for managing allergen and country of origin information, ensuring food safety and security in the food industry. Over 10,000 companies were utilizing the service as of September 2025.

For more information on the BtoB Platform Specification Documents, visit official site.

About Infomart

Since its inception in 1998, Infomart has been providing cloud services aimed at streamlining inter-company transactions such as invoicing and order management. Its flagship service, the BtoB Platform, is utilized by over 1.2 million companies, handling an annual transaction volume exceeding 62 trillion yen.

Company Details

Name: Infomart Co., Ltd.
Stock Number: 2492 (Tokyo Prime Market)
CEO: Ken Nakajima
Location: 13th Floor, Shiodome Shiba Rikyuu Building 1-2-3, Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Founded: February 13, 1998
Capital: 3.21 billion yen (as of June 2025)
Business: Operation of BtoB (Inter-company electronic commerce) platforms
Employees: 794 (consolidated), 764 (individual) (as of June 2025)
For more company information, visit Infomart website.