Yame Vendor Service, a tea manufacturer in Yame, received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Fukuoka District Court’s Yame branch on Oct. 27. RKB, citing Tokyo Shoko Research, reported liabilities of approximately 63 million yen. Established in 2014, the company manufactured green and health teas under the Kyushu Tea Factory brand and recorded sales of about 80 million yen for the year ended March 2026. An aging customer base and declining loose-leaf tea consumption weakened sales, while shortages raised procurement costs and price increases drove away customers. The May bankruptcy of its partner Okuma Seicha contributed to the company’s collapse. Source: RKB News / Nishinippon Shimbun
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