ITO WAGYU — Kuroge Wagyu (Itoham branded export beef)

ITO WAGYU (R) · Japan — Kuroge Washu (Japanese Black) sourced through Itoham's integrated meat network
Meat & Seafood Wagyu Chilled Growing export

A corporate-brand Japanese Black wagyu line from one of Japan's largest meat processors, characterized by fine marbling and offered with consistent export-grade specification, cutting and packing for international foodservice and retail.

The supplierItoham is a top-tier Japanese meat processor (Itoham Yonekyu Holdings group) with domestic plants and international distribution; launched ITO WAGYU as a unified export brand.
Why it sells abroadReliable, scalable branded wagyu from a major processor; consistent spec for chain foodservice and retail programs

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsExport-facility certification + HACCP (confirmed at processor level): ITO WAGYU is Itoham Foods' 100% Kuroge (Japanese Black) brand, processed at group subsidiary Sankyo Meat under Japan's top-class hygiene/quality control, exported to 48 countries/regions (Itoham began wagyu export in 2006). Graded ≥4 and hand-selected.
Pack formatsVacuum-packed primals, portion steaks, slicing for shabu/yakiniku.
Shelf lifeChilled vacuum ~30-45 days at 0-2°C; frozen ~12 months at -18°C (typical).
StorageChilled 0-2°C or frozen -18°C or below.
Minimum orderTypical: pallet / mixed-cut container for distributors
Lead timeTypical: 2-3 weeks
CapacityLarge — backed by Itoham's national processing scale
Container loadReefer FCL feasible for mixed-cut wagyu programs
PricingTypical: branded wagyu $/kg by cut/grade
OEM / private labelYes — private-label/custom-spec via Itoham.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: branded premium wagyu wholesale, below single-farm ultra-premium
Key exporters & distributorsItoham Foods Inc., Itoham Yonekyu Holdings
Export regulationPlants certified by Japan MHLW as export facilities; destination health certs; USDA/Japan-approved establishment routing for US
Market demandStrong across Asia and US premium beef channels
How to source itItoham Foods (Sankyo Meat) → overseas importer/distributor → foodservice & retail.
Verified sourceshttps://www.itoham-yonekyu-holdings.com/english/itowagyu/; https://www.itoham-yonekyu-holdings.com/english/itowagyu/plants/
MakerItoham Foods Inc. (Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Tokyo)
OriginJapan — Kuroge Washu (Japanese Black) sourced through Itoham's integrated meat network
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Wagyu
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0201.30 / 0202.30
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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.