Hokuto Bunapi/Bunashimeji & Eringi (Nagano) — global cultivated mushrooms

Hokuto (HOKTO) — bunapi white shimeji line · Japan (Nagano) — and Hokto overseas farms (US/Taiwan/Malaysia)
Staples Mushroom Chilled Growing export

Hokto's bred 'Bunapi' (pure-white shimeji) and bunashimeji/eringi cultivated mushrooms — a specific R&D-driven SKU range distinct from the generic Hokto maitake entry. Fresh cultivated mushrooms grown both in Nagano and Hokto's overseas farms for local supply.

The supplierNagano cultivated-mushroom major; developed pure-white Bunapi via breeding; operates overseas farms (US/Taiwan/Malaysia) for local fresh supply.
Why it sells abroadR&D-bred Bunapi white shimeji + local overseas farms = consistent year-round fresh supply near the consumer.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic (confirmed) for the US line — Hokto USA mushrooms are USDA-certified organic (San Marcos CA; sterilized sawdust/corn-cob/vegetable-protein medium, no soil, bug-free). Hokuto Corp est. 1964 Nagano; in-house Mushroom Research Institute since 1983.
Pack formatsFresh consumer clamshells/cluster packs (e.g. Bunapi 3.5oz / per-lb retail); foodservice trays
Shelf life~7-14 days fresh chilled (kept as draft; standard for cultivated mushrooms)
StorageRefrigerated, chilled cold-chain
Minimum orderTypical: produce case/pallet
Lead timeTypical: local-grown = days; imported = cold-chain days
CapacityVery large indoor cultivation (Japan + overseas)
Container loadTypical: reefer for fresh; local farms reduce import need
PricingMid produce tier
OEM / private labelBranded; supplies own-brand retail produce (confirmed). No third-party OEM evidenced.
Wholesale & MOQYes — retail produce & foodservice
Key exporters & distributorsHokto overseas subsidiaries/farms, fresh-produce importers
Export regulationFresh mushroom import/phytosanitary (imported); local-grow bypasses import for some markets
Market demandSupermarkets and restaurants in US/Taiwan/Malaysia and beyond
How to source itHokto (Nagano + overseas farms incl. Hokto USA San Marcos) -> retail produce & foodservice in local markets (US retail confirmed: Whole Foods, Mother's Market, Asian-Veggies)
Verified sourceshttps://www.hokto-kinoko.co.jp/lang/en/; https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery/product/hokto-kinoko-organic-bunapi-mushrooms-b0029d4sig; https://asian-veggies.com/products/beech-mushroom-bunapi-hokto-organic-3-5-oz
MakerHokto Corporation (Nagano) — distinct bunapi/bunashimeji SKUs
OriginJapan (Nagano) — and Hokto overseas farms (US/Taiwan/Malaysia)
CategoryStaples / Mushroom
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierMid
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0709.59 (other fresh mushrooms); 0710.80 (if frozen)
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.