The original mochi ice cream (launched 1981) — vanilla (and other flavors) ice cream wrapped in soft mochi that stays chewy when frozen via Lotte's patented technique. Exported internationally and stocked by Asian specialty retailers and online frozen markets in the US and Asia.
The supplierLotte Co., Ltd. — major confectionery multinational; Yukimi Daifuku is the iconic original mochi-ice-cream brand with established frozen export and overseas distribution. Highest B2B readiness; global frozen logistics, English documentation, large capacity.
Why it sells abroadOriginal iconic chewy-mochi-wrapped ice cream; nostalgic best-seller, unique texture, strong brand recognition driving global mochi-ice-cream trend.
Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED
CertificationsHACCP / FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000: typical for Lotte but not publicly verified per SKU. Halal: NOT certified — Japan-market Yukimi Daifuku SKUs are listed 'Not Halal' across buyer databases (Mustakshif). Lotte produces some halal items in certain regions, but the named Yukimi Daifuku is not halal-certified. Frozen — no phytosanitary barrier.
Pack formatsMulti-cup boxes (e.g. 9 mini-balls) and 2-piece packs; cases for frozen distribution; foodservice formats. Keep existing.
Shelf life~12 months frozen at -18°C. Keep existing.
StorageFrozen, -18°C, cold-chain maintained.
Minimum orderTypical: reefer LCL to FCL (frozen requires full reefer logistics); pallet minimums via distributors.
Lead timeTypical: 3-6 weeks incl. reefer booking; no phytosanitary inspection.
OEM / private labelBrand only (Lotte branded). Confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQLotte export + Asian frozen distributors; case lots (boxed multipacks)
Key exporters & distributorsLotte Co., Asian frozen-food distributors, Weee! (US)
Export regulationFrozen dairy dessert: destination dairy-import rules (approved-establishment sourcing in EU/US), FDA frozen-dessert standards, allergen labelling (milk, wheat, soy). Full cold-chain.
Market demandStrong global demand (US/SG/HK/TW/GB/AU); supermarket frozen-dessert and Asian-grocery channels; surging Western mochi-ice-cream popularity.
How to source itLotte export division and authorized frozen distributors; JETRO; FOODEX and frozen-food fairs.
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.
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