Itomen Tezukuri-no-Aji & Dried/Instant Noodles (Hyogo, est. 1947)

Itomen (イトメン) · Japan (Hyogo) — Japan-made instant & dried noodles exported
Staples Instant Noodles Ambient Growing export

Hyogo (Banshu) maker since 1947 best known for 'Tezukuri-no-Aji' instant ramen, plus dried somen/udon/chukamen. A regional Japanese instant-noodle house distributed through Asian/Japanese grocers overseas.

The supplierFounded 1947 in Tatsuno, Hyogo (Banshu noodle district); flagship 'Tezukuri-no-Aji' instant ramen; broad dried-noodle range.
Why it sells abroadLong-running Banshu instant-ramen heritage with both instant and dried lines under one maker.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP-aligned food safety: not publicly verified on EN sources. Est. 1947, Tatsuno, Hyogo (background only).
Pack formatsInstant ramen bags; dried noodle bundles; foodservice cases (typical, not maker-confirmed)
Shelf lifeTypical: instant ~6-8 months; dried ~12-24 months (not maker-stated)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: weeks from Japan
CapacityMid-scale regional manufacturer
Container loadTypical: FCL feasible
PricingValue; importer quotation
OEM / private labelHouse brand; private label possible but not confirmed
Wholesale & MOQYes — via importers/distributors
Key exporters & distributorsJapanese-food import distributors
Export regulationInstant/dried noodle import rules; allergen labeling (wheat)
Market demandDiaspora & Asian-grocery shoppers; value foodservice
How to source itItomen (Hyogo) -> Japanese-food importers -> overseas Asian/Japanese grocery (plausible)
MakerItomen Co., Ltd. (Tatsuno, Hyogo; est. 1947)
OriginJapan (Hyogo) — Japan-made instant & dried noodles exported
CategoryStaples / Instant Noodles
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1902.30 (instant noodles); 1902.19 (dried noodles)
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