Calbee Jagariko

Calbee · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Potato & Corn Snack Ambient Established export

Crunchy potato sticks in a cup (salad, cheese, mentaiko-butter), a Calbee cult favorite known for its firm crunch and grab-and-go cup format. A staple inclusion in Japanese-snack subscription boxes and Asian-grocery shelves abroad. The cup format and unique texture differentiate it from Western potato snacks.

The supplierGlobal major: Calbee, Inc. Same listed snack leader; Jagariko is a domestic blockbuster with cup format, increasing export.
Why it sells abroadCrunchy-then-soft potato sticks in iconic resealable cup; cult Japanese snack, fun format, recognizable mascot; strong gifting in regional-flavor editions.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal NOT certified (Jagariko commonly retailed with explicit 'Halal label is not certified' note) — Halal: not publicly verified / not certified. Kosher: not publicly verified (seasoning/dairy components). Calbee FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 + HACCP typical corporate practice.
Pack formatsRetail: cup ~52-58g (potato sticks). Typical case: cup x12/inner per case (config varies). (keep claimed)
Shelf lifeTypical 4-6 months ambient (fried potato; shorter than crackers). (keep claimed)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry.
Minimum orderTypical: importer case minimums; FCL for direct.
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks.
CapacityVery high.
Container loadTypical: 20ft (cups bulky) ~1,000-1,500 cartons.
PricingEstimate: JPY ~120-220 per cup FOB.
OEM / private labelNo / not confirmed — Jagariko is a signature branded product; OEM not documented.
Wholesale & MOQCalbee America/Asia + Asian-grocery & subscription distributors; MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsCalbee, Inc., Calbee America
Export regulationMilk/soy/wheat seasoning allergens; potato acrylamide monitoring; EU additive labeling for flavored variants; ambient ~6-month shelf life.
Market demandHigh; popular Japan-snack-haul item; CN/TW/HK/SG/TH gifting and US/CA/AU specialty; regional/seasonal flavors drive collectibility.
How to source itCalbee overseas subsidiaries / export division / authorized distributors; FOODEX; JETRO/GFP. (keep claimed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.amazon.com/Calbee-JagaRico-Jagariko-Original-Potato/dp/B089XC7B3T
MakerCalbee, Inc.
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Potato & Corn Snack
Available inUnited States, China, Taiwan +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2005.20
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