Ozawa was first to market the health benefits of Japanese green tea and green tea matcha powder.
1985
Incorporated to establish Ozawa Canada Inc
1986
first company in Canada to distribute green tea ice cream along with other premium Japanese food products
1990
Began the sales and promotion of Premium artisanal Sake (Tamanohikarai brand) and Asahi Super Dry Beer.
First to commercially distribute Junmai Daiginjo sake in Canada
1995
The first to introduce Hokaku (genuine) shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit, to the Canadian market.
1997
Asahi Beer becomes the number 1 beer in Japan. Ozawa successfully positioned Asahi as a favourite among beer enthusiasts and restaurants.
1999
Official Agent of Takara Sake USA and Takara Shuzo.
2004
Started importing and distributing sustainable Hamachi/Buri (Toro Hamachi) from Ehime, Japan.
2005 - 2008
First to distribute premium Japanese whisky from The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. to the LCBO and SAQ (Canada)
Introduced Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt, Nikka Yoichi Single Malt, and Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt in Canada.
2010
Successfully introduced the award winning Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 yr old Whisky in Canada.
2012
Co-founded Kampai Toronto — Festival of Sake — the largest sake festival in Canada.
Ozawa's president became the founding president of the Sake Institute of Ontario.
2013
Launched Mio Sparkling Sake, Japan’s most popular Sparkling Sake brand.
Acquired the privilege to represent Tatenokawa premium sakes from Yamagata, Japan (Yamagata Prefecture GI was awarded in 2015)
2016
Launched Japan’s most popular craft beer, Hitachino Nest Craft Beer in Toronto and Montreal, Canada!
The SIO hosted the Toronto International Sake Challenge (TISC) at the JCCC where Ozawa Canada was a major contributor.
2017
Moved into a new facility, tripled in size.
2019
Ozawa hosted an epic Sake Portfolio Event in September with its major sake
Started importing and distributing Ten no Tsubu Super Premium Sushi rice to top Japanese restaurants in Toronto.
2022
Shotaro elected President of the Sake Institute of Ontario again for the 4th term
Lead the SIO to record breaking successful Kampai Toronto Sake Festival post COVID-19 lockdown.
2023
Started to distribute Wagyu from Kagoshima, Japan in Canada.
Launched Ariake Premium Yakinori from Japan – Top tier Japanese restaurants now consistently order our Ariake Premium Japanese Yakinori.
Ozawa Canada’s Shotaro appointed as the Advisor for Agri-Food JETRO
2024
Ozawa's President gives speech at opening reception of the 3rd LCBO East Asia Destination store on behalf of the Sake Institute of Ontario and Ozawa Canada Inc.
Launched the sale of Orion The Draft Beer from Okinawa, Japan with tremendous success!
Shotaro is elected President of the Sake Institute of Ontario again for the 5th time.
Ozawa is appointed the Sake Coordinator for Japan’s NTA to help promote Sake in Canada.
Shotaro joins the JCCC Board of Directors in September
Commenced Fresh Fish and Seafood business from Toyosu Japan with Tsukiji Ohta Group.
