Frystar Panko (dried & fresh Japanese bread crumbs, est. 1947)

Frystar · Japan (Kanagawa) — Japan-made panko exported
Staples Panko Ambient Established export

One of Japan's leading panko specialists, making both dried and fresh (nama) panko at industrial scale (~100,000 loaves/day equivalent). Japan-produced bread crumbs supplied to foodservice and export — distinct from the US/Thailand/Europe overseas-made panko already on our list (Kikkoman, Newly Weds, Upper Crust).

The supplierFounded 1947 near Ofuna Kannon (Kamakura); pivoted from baking powder to panko; described as a panko-industry leader baking large daily volumes, multiple factories.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic Japan-made dried AND fresh panko at scale — the genuine-origin alternative to overseas-made 'Japanese-style' panko.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

Pack formatsTypical: foodservice/industrial sacks; dried & fresh (nama) panko grades; varied flake sizes
Shelf lifeTypical: dried ~6–12 months; fresh/frozen shorter (chilled/frozen handling)
StorageAmbient (dried) / chilled-frozen (fresh)
Minimum orderTypical: industrial pallet/container
Lead timeTypical: weeks (production-scheduled)
CapacityLarge (multi-factory; high daily loaf throughput)
Container loadTypical: panko is low-density — volume-limited, full pallet stacks per 20ft
PricingMid (industrial/foodservice)
OEM / private labelYes (private-label panko common)
Wholesale & MOQYes (foodservice/industrial)
Key exporters & distributorsFrystar Co., Ltd.
Export regulationWheat allergen labeling; destination food-safety/HACCP.
Market demandStrong global foodservice demand for crispy Japanese panko.
How to source itFrystar plants -> foodservice/export distributors -> caterers/QSR/retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.frystar.co.jp/en/; https://www.frystar.co.jp/en/corporate/; https://www.frystar.co.jp/en/making-panko/
MakerFrystar Co., Ltd. (Kamakura, Kanagawa; est. 1947)
OriginJapan (Kanagawa) — Japan-made panko exported
CategoryStaples / Panko
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1905.90
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