Aohata / Sun-Sweet Fruit Preserves & Jam

Aohata (アヲハタ) · Hiroshima, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Honey & Preserves Ambient Established export

Aohata is Japan's leading premium jam and fruit-spread maker (Kewpie group), known for high-fruit-content, lower-sugar preserves and the '55' fruit-spread line. Its products including yuzu, mikan and mixed-berry spreads are fully shelf-stable and travel as standard packaged grocery. Strong brand recognition in Japan supports export to Asian premium retail. Sold in glass jars and squeeze pouches.

The supplierTypical: large branded jam manufacturer within the Kewpie group with established export logistics.
Why it sells abroadEstablished Japanese branded jam leader with high-fruit, lower-sugar formulations and reliable export volume.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 / HACCP: the Kewpie group reports GMP/HACCP/ISO 9001/FSSC 22000 certification, but Aohata-entity-specific certification is not directly confirmed on Aohata's own site (verified at group/affiliate level, not Aohata SKU level). No phytosanitary barrier.
Pack formats150g/250g jars; squeeze pouches; foodservice tubs. Keep existing.
Shelf life12-18 months ambient. Keep existing.
StorageAmbient sealed; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: mixed pallet / container
Lead timeTypical: 3-6 weeks
CapacityTypical: industrial scale, year-round
Container loadTypical: full container available
PricingTypical: branded premium grocery pricing
OEM / private labelOEM/co-pack capability within the Kewpie group plausible (Aohata develops and produces sauces/jams in cooperation with Kewpie, including Kewpie-brand jams) but not explicitly advertised as open co-pack. Keep existing with caution.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: JPY 200-450 per 150-250g jar FOB
Key exporters & distributorsKewpie/Aohata export division, JFC International, Wismettac
Export regulationShelf-stable preserves; standard food import (labeling, additives, sugar/fruit content declarations). No phytosanitary barrier.
Market demandTypical: steady Asian retail and cafe-supply demand
How to source itAohata/Kewpie export -> distributor -> retail/foodservice.
Verified sourceshttps://www.aohata.co.jp/en/business.html; https://www.kpthai.com/en/page/contact-us
MakerAohata Corporation (Kewpie group)
OriginHiroshima, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Honey & Preserves
Available inHK, TW, SG +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2007.99
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