Echigo Seika Kirimochi & Funwari Meijin Mochi Crackers

Echigo Seika · Japan (Niigata)
Snacks & Sweets Mochi Ambient Established export

Echigo Seika makes shelf-stable kirimochi (cut mochi) from 100% Niigata glutinous rice plus the puffed 'Funwari Meijin' mochi-cracker snack line. Its high-pressure packaging extends shelf life and was even approved by JAXA for space use, underscoring export logistics strength. Vacuum cut-mochi and mochi crackers ship ambient to Japanese-grocery and import channels in the US and beyond. It is a leading kirimochi alternative to the dominant incumbent.

The supplierEchigo Seika (Niigata) — kirimochi and rice-product maker using 100% Niigata glutinous rice, with high-pressure packaging (JAXA-approved) and active overseas distribution.
Why it sells abroadLong ambient shelf-life kirimochi (JAXA-grade packaging) plus mochi-cracker snacks

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP: not publicly verified for Echigo Seika. Preservation tech (confirmed) is oxygen-scavenger sachets in individual kirimochi packs + nitrogen flush for crackers (NOT 'high-pressure packaging' as drafted). Halal: not verified.
Pack formatsIndividually-wrapped cut-mochi (kirimochi) packs, 1kg eco packs (400g/etc), Funwari Meijin mochi-puff bags (~75g)
Shelf life(confirmed) Kirimochi ~12 months ambient; Funwari Meijin mochi puffs ~180 days (not 12-24 months as drafted)
StorageAmbient, cool/dark; individual packs contain oxygen absorber; do not eat sachet
Minimum orderTypical: 1 mixed pallet
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: large Niigata mochi/rice output
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cartons per 20ft
PricingTypical: FOB USD 2.50-5.00 per pack
OEM / private labelPossible; not publicly documented (keep as draft)
Wholesale & MOQJapanese trading houses; Japanese-food importers
Key exporters & distributorsEchigo Seika Co., Ltd., JFC International
Export regulationRice import documentation; gluten-free (rice) but check cross-contact; cheese/soy variants carry dairy/soy allergens; no gelatin
Market demandSteady demand for shelf-stable mochi in Japanese-grocery and home-cooking channels
How to source it(confirmed export markets: Korea, Singapore, Taiwan) Echigo Seika -> trading house -> Japanese-food distributor -> retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.echigoseika.co.jp/en/; https://www.echigoseika.co.jp/en/faq/; https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/discoveryniigata/food/004.html
MakerEchigo Seika Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Niigata)
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Mochi
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +6 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1905
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