JFC-Distributed Japanese Frozen Foods (gyoza/shumai/udon/takoyaki program)

JFC International (importer-distributor of Japanese frozen brands) · Japan-origin & Japanese-brand frozen foods consolidated for North America
Meat & Seafood Frozen Prepared Frozen Growing export

North America's leading distributor of Japanese/Asian foods, running a broad frozen program that channels Japanese-origin and Japanese-brand gyoza, shumai, edamame, udon, takoyaki and ready-to-cook meals into US retail and foodservice at scale.

The supplierJFC International (Kikkoman group) is the leading distributor of Japanese/Asian foods in North America; its frozen line spans gyoza, shumai, edamame, udon, takoyaki and ready-to-cook meals.
Why it sells abroadSingle consolidated route-to-market for many Japanese frozen brands in North America; reduces importer fragmentation for B2B buyers

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP (confirmed at group level): JFC International (owned by Kikkoman since 1978) is HACCP-certified; world's largest Asian-food handler with 60+ bases; FDA/USDA import compliance and cold-chain QA as a US distributor. JFC is a distributor/importer, so specific maker certs vary by SKU. Halal/Kosher/Organic: not held at program level.
Pack formatsRetail & foodservice frozen cases across many SKUs/brands
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12 months by item (typical)
StorageFrozen -18C or colder
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet, distributor terms
Lead timeTypical: in-market stock, days-to-weeks
CapacityVery large — national multi-DC frozen distribution
Container loadReefer FCL for inbound; LTL/pallet domestic
PricingTypical: distributor margin pricing across SKUs
OEM / private labelYes (confirmed) — own-brand (Nishiki, Dynasty, JFC, Wel-Pac, Hime, Hapi) & importer-label programs
Wholesale & MOQTypical: distributor case pricing across SKUs
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International Inc.
Export regulationFDA / USDA-FSIS import compliance for meat-containing items; HACCP; cold-chain distribution
Market demandHigh and broad across US Japanese-food retail/foodservice
How to source itJapanese frozen makers -> JFC International (Kikkoman group) -> US/Canada retail & foodservice
Verified sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JFC_International; https://www.jfc.com/about; https://www.jfcaustralia.com.au/about-us/
MakerJFC International Inc. (Kikkoman group) — importer/distributor of Japanese & Asian frozen foods
OriginJapan-origin & Japanese-brand frozen foods consolidated for North America
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Frozen Prepared
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1602/1604/1901/1904 (various prepared frozen)
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