Challenges

As a pioneering organic food distributor in Japan, Alishan needed robust e-commerce platforms that could scale with its growing business and diverse customer base. With multiple product lines and audiences, including retailers, wholesalers, and direct consumers, Alishan required flexible, secure, and high-performing websites that could support smooth ordering, inventory updates, and multi-language functionality. The long-term challenge was maintaining consistency and usability across evolving technologies while keeping pace with customer expectations and market demands.

Solution

Since 2009, Rain Interactive has partnered with Alishan to design and develop three separate Drupal-based e-commerce websites tailored to their B2B and B2C needs. Each platform was built with a focus on user experience, performance, and back-end manageability. We implemented custom modules for product filtering, ordering workflows, and account management. Beyond development, we continue to provide maintenance, updates, and strategic consulting to ensure Alishan’s platforms stay aligned with the latest technologies and business goals. Our collaboration spans technical infrastructure, content planning, and UX strategy, all while keeping the brand’s identity front and center.

Outcome

Over more than a decade of collaboration, Alishan’s web platforms have supported steady business growth and evolving customer engagement. The Drupal-based systems have proven reliable and adaptable, enabling seamless product updates, smooth transactions, and consistent branding. 

With Rain Interactive’s ongoing support, Alishan continues to serve a loyal customer base with an e-commerce experience that reflects their values of quality, transparency, and sustainability.

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