Imuraya Yawamochi & Azuki Frozen Wagashi (mochi sweets — Japan-made import line)

Imuraya (井村屋) — Yawamochi / Azuki · Japan-made items (Yawamochi, Azuki Bar, Ujikintoki Bar) shipped from Japan; localized lines via Imuraya USA (California)
Meat & Seafood Frozen Prepared Frozen Growing export

Frozen Japanese mochi/azuki confections from a 1896-rooted maker. While Imuraya USA produces some dessert lines locally, named items (Yawamochi, Azuki Bar, Ujikintoki Bar) are made in Japan and shipped to the US, using the unchanged-since-1896 azuki recipe.

The supplierMie-based confectioner (azuki recipe since 1896); Imuraya USA in Southern California makes some dessert lines and imports core Japan-made items (Yawamochi, Azuki Bar, Ujikintoki Bar).
Why it sells abroadAuthentic Japan-made mochi/azuki with 1896 heritage recipe plus a US production/distribution arm for reliable supply

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHeritage azuki/mochi maker (confirmed): Imuraya Group (Tsu, Mie; founded 1896); Azuki Bar (#1-selling authentic Japanese frozen dessert in Japan since 1973), Yawamochi (2012), Ujikintoki Bar; no artificial flavors/colors/preservatives on Azuki Bar; Imuraya USA runs a US manufacturing facility (since 2009, So. California, FDA-compliant). HACCP / FSSC 22000 at the Mie plant: not publicly verified to a named facility. Halal/Kosher/Organic: not held.
Pack formatsFrozen retail multipacks (bars, daifuku-style mochi); 4-cup yawamochi packs
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12 months (typical)
StorageFrozen -18C or colder
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via distributor
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks (some US stock domestic)
CapacityLarge — established confectioner with US arm
Container loadReefer FCL feasible
PricingTypical: frozen dessert $/unit, mid tier
OEM / private labelPossible via Imuraya (kept from draft)
Wholesale & MOQTypical: frozen dessert case pricing
Key exporters & distributorsImuraya Group Co., Ltd., Imuraya USA
Export regulationFDA prepared-food compliance; HACCP; cold-chain
Market demandGrowing with Western mochi/azuki dessert popularity
How to source itImuraya Japan (Mie) / Imuraya USA (California) -> US distributor -> retail & specialty
Verified sourceshttps://www.imuraya-group.com/english/products/brands/; https://www.imuraya-usa.com/index.php/about
MakerImuraya Group Co., Ltd. (Tsu, Mie) / Imuraya USA
OriginJapan-made items (Yawamochi, Azuki Bar, Ujikintoki Bar) shipped from Japan; localized lines via Imuraya USA (California)
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Frozen Prepared
Available inWorldwide
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1905.90 / 2106.90 (mochi/azuki confections)
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