Hikari Miso Organic Awase / Miso Soup Range (Triple-Certified, Export)

Hikari Miso · Japan (Nagano); US distribution arm in Torrance, California
Seasonings Miso Chilled Growing export

World's #1 organic miso producer (since 1936). Triple-certified organic & non-GMO fermented miso exported to 50+ countries; broad awase/red/white and instant miso-soup range beyond the white/red SKUs.

The supplierFounded 1936, Nagano; world's largest organic miso maker; US subsidiary Hikari Miso International in Torrance, CA; exports to 50+ countries.
Why it sells abroadTriple-certified organic & non-GMO leadership at global scale; one-stop awase/white/red + instant

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic JAS + USDA NOP + EU (ECOCERT) (confirmed); Non-GMO; GFCO gluten-free; FSSC 22000; Halal (confirmed — Japan Halal Association, recognized by JAKIM/MUIS/MUI/GAC/ESMA). KOSHER: NOT publicly verified for Hikari (not found among their listed certs). Hikari Miso International, Torrance CA.
Pack formatsRetail tubs/pouches; foodservice bulk; instant single-serve miso soup (confirmed across range)
Shelf life6-12 months refrigerated for live-culture paste (typical); instant/pasteurized longer
StorageRefrigerate live paste; ambient for instant
Minimum orderTypical: pallet/container for distributors
Lead timeTypical: 2-6 weeks (US stock) / 6-8 weeks ex-Japan
CapacityLarge-scale (world's #1 organic miso volume)
Container loadFCL standard for distributors
PricingMid-premium organic; competitive at scale
OEM / private labelYes — private label / OEM established (sells via US warehouse + direct Japan export; B2B/business products line)
Wholesale & MOQYes (full distribution/foodservice/OEM)
Key exporters & distributorsHikari Miso International Inc. (US), Hikari Miso (direct export)
Export regulationSoy allergen; organic (JAS/USDA/EU), non-GMO; live-culture chilled handling
Market demandVery strong — flagship organic miso for Western natural-food channel
How to source itHikari Miso International (US warehouse, Torrance CA) or direct Japan export; 50+ countries
Verified sourceshttps://hikarimiso.com/who-we-are/; https://www.unisco.com/importers/hikari-miso-international-inc; https://hikarimiso.com/business_products/
MakerHikari Miso Co., Ltd. / Hikari Miso International Inc. (Torrance, CA)
OriginJapan (Nagano); US distribution arm in Torrance, California
CategorySeasonings / Miso
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code210390
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