House Vermont Curry Roux

House Foods · Japan; House Foods US operations
Seasonings Curry Roux Ambient Established export

Introduced in 1963, a mild, apple-and-honey-sweetened curry roux that is House Foods' most successful curry export and the best-selling Japanese curry brand in China. Its family-friendly mild sweetness makes it the go-to for kids and curry beginners abroad. House Foods also runs US operations (tofu/curry).

The supplierHouse Foods Group (founded 1913; listed) with US operations (House Foods America, plants in CA). Vermont Curry is Japan's best-selling mild/sweet curry roux. Strong English B2B; US presence (notably tofu but also imports curry).
Why it sells abroadJapan's #1-selling curry roux; mild apple-honey sweetness ideal for families and new-to-Japanese-curry markets; strong China/Asia footprint plus global reach.

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CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP at plants (House; industry-standard). Halal: House offers halal/meat-free curry export SKUs (category — halal Japanese curry roux from House exists per brand-by-brand guides; verify the specific Vermont SKU bears a halal mark, as domestic blocks may contain pork). Kosher: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: 230g/240g boxes (block). Foodservice: 1kg/1.8kg bulk; cases of 10-30.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened.
StorageCool, dry place.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via House America/importer; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ex-Japan; faster via US stock.
CapacityHigh — best-selling Japanese roux.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $6-12/kg wholesale; confirm via House.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and foodservice bulk roux supply available (House is a manufacturer with US ops; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQHouse Foods overseas + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading; mass and Asian grocery; case/pallet MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsHouse Foods (own operations), JFC International, Wismettac
Export regulationPalm oil/hydrogenated fat scrutiny; allergen labeling (wheat, milk, soy, apple); MSG declaration; halal/vegetarian only for specific certified SKUs.
Market demandVery strong — Japanese curry's most mainstream entry; large China/Asia and growing Western retail + foodservice.
How to source itDirect via House Foods America / House export; JFC/Wismettac; JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://blog.halal-navi.com/en/is-japanese-curry-roux-halal/; https://fooddiversity.today/en/article_98788.html
MakerHouse Foods Group (US operations)
OriginJapan; House Foods US operations
CategorySeasonings / Curry Roux
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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