Kanesu Banshu Machine-Dried Noodles (somen/hiyamugi/udon/soba/chukamen)

Kanesu (Kanesu Manufacture Noodles) · Japan (Hyogo — Banshu noodle district)
Staples Fresh & Dried Noodles Ambient Established export

Banshu-region dried-noodle maker with a full lineup (somen, hiyamugi, udon, soba, Chinese noodles) focused on exports. Member of the Banshu Noodle Export Association, FSSC22000/HACCP-certified, with integrated raw-material-to-finished production and small-lot PB/OEM capability.

The supplierFounded 1907; integrated production from raw materials to finished noodles; FSSC22000/HACCP since Nov 2012; small-lot private-brand & OEM on consignment.
Why it sells abroadBanshu provenance + low-MOQ OEM + multi-noodle range under one roof

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC22000 / HACCP (confirmed; Kanesu was among the first to obtain FSSC22000/HACCP in Nov 2012).
Pack formatsRetail packs + foodservice cases; PB-configurable (confirmed via export-association listings, e.g. Banshu Somen 250g)
Shelf lifeTypical: 12-24 months dried (not maker-stated precisely)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry
Minimum orderSmall-lot PB/OEM available (low MOQ vs. majors)
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks incl. PB packaging
CapacityIntegrated machine-drying lines
Container loadTypical: pallet/container mixed SKUs
PricingTypical: competitive mid-tier; FOB Japan
OEM / private labelConfirmed — explicit small-lot PB & OEM production on consignment (maker site + Banshu Noodle Export Association profile)
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsKanesu Manufacture Noodles Co., Ltd., Banshu Noodle Export Association
Export regulationWheat/buckwheat allergen labeling; destination import rules
Market demandImporters/private labels seeking authentic Japan-made dried noodles
How to source itDirect (Banshu Noodle Export Association member; part of Shinmei Group since 2018) -> importers
Verified sourceshttps://www.kanesuseimen.co.jp/en/company/index; https://banshu-noodle.jp/en/companies/company10/
MakerKanesu Manufacture Noodles Co., Ltd. (est. 1907, Hyogo/Banshu)
OriginJapan (Hyogo — Banshu noodle district)
CategoryStaples / Fresh & Dried Noodles
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1902.19
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