Aomori Cassis (Blackcurrant) — frozen & puree

Aomori Cassis (あおもりカシス) GI · Aomori, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Fruit Frozen Growing export

GI-registered blackcurrant accounting for ~90% of Japanese domestic production. Hand-harvested, snap-frozen (IQF) or made into puree/juice; aromatic with bright acidity. Frozen form is shelf-stable for export.

The supplierAomori City cassis growers' society plus local processors; product holds national GI (Geographical Indication) protection.
Why it sells abroadJapan's only significant blackcurrant origin, GI-protected, distinctive aroma for desserts & cocktails.

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CertificationsGI (confirmed) — 'Aomori Cassis' is a registered Geographical Indication (MAFF GI Register entry #1). HACCP at processors (industry norm). Organic/JAS lots: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsIQF frozen bags, aseptic puree, juice. Frozen/puree formats are the primary processed forms (confirmed as processing-oriented fruit).
Shelf lifeFrozen 12-24 months typical (industry norm).
StorageKeep frozen -18C; puree refrigerate/freeze per pack.
Minimum orderTypical: per-pallet frozen lots
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks sea reefer
Capacity~10-12 t/yr fresh equivalent; harvest July (processed year-round)
Container loadFrozen reefer LCL/FCL
PricingTypical: negotiated per kg
OEM / private labelYes (confirmed at category level) — small thick-skinned fruit explicitly suited to processing (puree/IQF/juice) for patisserie & beverage; Aomori is ~90% of domestic cassis.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: frozen IQF / puree priced per kg, negotiated
Key exporters & distributorsAomori prefecture export-support traders, JETRO-listed Aomori food exporters
Export regulationFrozen processed berry: general food import rules (no fresh-fruit phytosanitary barrier once frozen/processed); confirm food-additive-free spec & labeling per market.
Market demandNiche but growing among pastry chefs and craft-beverage makers abroad
How to source itAomori Cassis Society growers -> Aomori City processors -> export trader -> overseas food-service importer.
Verified sourceshttps://gi-act.maff.go.jp/en/register/entry/1.html (Aomori Cassis registered GI #1); https://www.umai-aomori.com/products/fruits/aomori-cassis/ (Aomori Cassis ~90% domestic, processing use)
MakerAomori Cassis Society growers / Aomori City processors
OriginAomori, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Fruit
Available inFrance, United States, Singapore, Hong Kong
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0811.20
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