Hikari Organic White Miso (Shiro)

Hikari Miso · Japan (Nagano)
Seasonings Miso Ambient Established export

Japan's #1 organic miso producer (~70% of the domestic organic miso market), triple-certified organic and exporting to 55+ countries with >115% YoY export growth in 2024. Its mild organic white miso suits soups, dressings and Western fusion cooking. A leading clean-label/organic miso for natural-foods retail in the US and Europe.

The supplierHikari Miso Co. (founded 1936, Nagano). World's largest organic miso maker; strong export track record, English B2B-ready, organic-specialist positioning.
Why it sells abroadCertified-organic mild sweet white miso from the world's #1 organic miso maker; ideal for natural-channel retail and clean-label/plant-based foodservice.

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Certifications(confirmed) Triple organic: USDA Organic + EU Organic + JAS Organic. FSSC 22000 (GFSI-recognized). GFCO gluten-free certified; Non-GMO. Halal: (confirmed) — certified by Japan Halal Association (recognized by JAKIM/MUIS/MUI/GAC/ESMA). Kosher: (confirmed) — Hikari states Kosher-certified products (full ingredient & process compliance).
Pack formatsRetail: ~300g/500g tubs & pouches (17.6oz). Foodservice: 1kg/2kg bags; 10kg/20kg bulk. Cases of 6-12.
Shelf life9-12 months unopened.
StorageRefrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via importer; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityVery high for organic — largest organic miso plant globally.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $4-7/kg wholesale (organic premium); confirm via Hikari.
OEM / private label(confirmed) Hikari is a leading organic-miso B2B/co-pack source — OEM/private-label and bulk organic miso supply (Japan's #1 organic miso).
Wholesale & MOQHikari Miso International (US) + JFC/Wismettac and natural-foods distributors; exhibits at Anuga for EU buyers; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsHikari Miso International, JFC International, Wismettac
Export regulationOrganic certification (JAS/USDA/EU), Non-GMO, soybean allergen labeling.
Market demandHigh growth — organic + plant-based + dressings/marinades demand in US/UK/EU/AU natural and mainstream channels.
How to source itDirect via Hikari Miso export / Hikari USA; natural-products distributors (UNFI/KeHE); JETRO, FOODEX, Expo West.
Verified sourceshttps://hikarimiso.com/who-we-are/; https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hikari-Miso-Organic-White-Miso-17-6-oz/174329771
MakerHikari Miso Co. (since 1936)
OriginJapan (Nagano)
CategorySeasonings / Miso
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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