Beni Hoppe Strawberry

Beni Hoppe (紅ほっぺ) · Shizuoka, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Fruit Chilled Growing export

One of Japan's three main commercial strawberry varieties (with Amaou and Tochiotome), prized for balanced sweetness-acidity and red 'cheek' flesh. Exported as a premium gift berry alongside Amaou to East/Southeast Asian luxury markets.

The supplierShizuoka strawberry growers organized under regional JA; 'Beni Hoppe' is a Shizuoka-registered variety with cooperative grading/branding. Mid-large grower base; export to East Asia growing; B2B via JA/exporter desks.
Why it sells abroadDeep-red 'rosy cheeks' color, juicy, sweet-tart balance, high Brix; established Shizuoka premium strawberry.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsPhytosanitary certificate: CONFIRMED-required for fresh strawberry export (MAFF). JGAP / GLOBALG.A.P at grower-group level: NOT publicly verified. Beni Hoppe is a registered Shizuoka strawberry variety/regional brand; no producer-level food-safety cert confirmed.
Pack formatsGift trays ~270-300g; clamshell punnets ~250-300g; cushioned cartons for airfreight. (draft retained)
Shelf life~5-10 days at 0-2 C from harvest; airfreight to preserve quality. (draft retained)
StorageChilled 0-2 C, high humidity; bruise-sensitive; cold-chain critical.
Minimum orderTypical: a few cartons per importer order (airfreight); seasonal allocation.
Lead timeTypical: 5-10 days incl. phytosanitary inspection.
CapacitySeasonal: ~Dec-May, peak Jan-Mar.
Container loadTypical: airfreight cool ULD; not for long reefer sea transit.
PricingEstimate: premium gift pricing, slightly below Amaou tier; grade-dependent FOB.
OEM / private labelBrand only (regional variety brand); no private-label program publicly verified.
Wholesale & MOQAirfreight gift-box via regional JA / fruit exporters; gift-tray units at retail
Key exporters & distributorsregional JA (Shizuoka), fruit trading houses
Export regulationPhytosanitary certificate required; same market-access regime as other Japanese strawberries (TW/HK/SG established). Delicate cold-chain.
Market demandGrowing TW/HK/SG gourmet demand; gift and premium-supermarket channels, complementary to Amaou positioning.
How to source itRegional JA Shizuoka export desks; fresh-produce trading houses; JETRO/GFP; FOODEX. Phytosanitary certificate per shipment. (draft retained; exact JA not independently confirmed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.maff.go.jp/pps/j/introduction/english_exp.html
MakerShizuoka strawberry growers / regional JA
OriginShizuoka, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Fruit
Available inTW, HK, SG
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0810.10
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