Itsuki Foods Kyushu Tonkotsu Ramen Variety (Kurume/Hakata/Kumamoto)

Itsuki · Japan (Kyushu)
Staples Instant Noodles Ambient Established export

Kumamoto's Itsuki Foods exports a variety pack of regional Kyushu tonkotsu ramen (Kurume, Hakata, Kumamoto, Kumamoto spicy 'Mokkosu') — a non-fried air-dried noodle line carrying authentic Kyushu regional broths to overseas retail. Long-established (1878) maker spanning fresh, half-raw and dried noodles.

The supplierEstablished 1878 in Kumamoto; one of Kyushu's major noodle makers across fresh/half-raw/dried; multiple regional tonkotsu SKUs for export.
Why it sells abroadMultiple authentic Kyushu regional tonkotsu styles in one range

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsX: not publicly verified. No HACCP/ISO/FSSC certification published on Itsuki Foods' English site or found elsewhere. Product is genuinely export-distributed (US/UK Japanese grocers, Amazon) but specific food-safety certs are not publicly disclosed.
Pack formatsRetail single/variety packs and case packs — confirmed sizes on maker site: 250g, 175g, 123g, 266g, 170g, 172g (case quantities 12-20); multi-flavor regional variety (Kurume/Hakata/Kumamoto Mokkosu) sold abroad
Shelf life~6-12 months (non-fried instant ramen; not maker-published, kept as draft typical)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via importers
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks ocean
CapacityTypical: established multi-line maker
Container loadTypical: pallet/container via importer
PricingTypical: mid-tier; importer pricing
OEM / private labelX: not publicly verified — no private-label/OEM statement found. Kept draft assumption as plausible but unconfirmed.
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsItsuki Foods Co., Ltd.
Export regulationWheat allergen; pork-derived seasoning (non-halal); FDA prior notice
Market demandStrong tonkotsu/regional ramen interest in West
How to source itVia importers/distributors to overseas Japanese-food retailers (confirmed: Japanese Taste, Amazon US, Nijiya) — no single named importer
Verified sourceshttps://www.itsukifoods.jp/lang/eng/products/ramen.html; https://int.japanesetaste.com/collections/itsuki-foods; https://www.amazon.com/ITSUKI-Kumamoto-Mokkosu-Tonkotsu-Instant/dp/B00SUD5QVM
MakerItsuki Foods Co., Ltd. (est. 1878, Kumamoto, Kyushu)
OriginJapan (Kyushu)
CategoryStaples / Instant Noodles
Available inUnited States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1902.30
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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.