Maeda-en-alternative Aiya Matcha Confectionery (matcha chocolate & sweets)

Aiya · Japan (Nishio, Aichi)
Snacks & Sweets Matcha Sweet Ambient Established export

Nishio-based, Japan's largest matcha producer (since 1888) controlling cultivation-to-packaging and supplying organic and conventional matcha plus matcha confectionery (matcha chocolate, sweets) globally through its overseas arms (Aiya America/Europe).

The supplierAiya, Nishio (Aichi), founded 1888; Japan's largest matcha producer; full cultivation-to-packaging control; organic + conventional; global subsidiaries.
Why it sells abroadJapan's largest matcha producer; organic certified; global subsidiary distribution

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CertificationsOrganic matcha line (and conventional); food-safety standards
Pack formatsMatcha chocolate; matcha sweets; tins; B2B matcha bulk
Shelf lifeTypical: ~6-12 months (sealed matcha/chocolate)
StorageCool, dry, sealed
Minimum orderTypical: B2B / case lots
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks (via subsidiaries)
CapacityLargest-scale Japanese matcha producer
Container loadTypical: FCL/LCL via subsidiaries
PricingPremium matcha tier
OEM / private labelYes - major matcha B2B / private-label supplier
Wholesale & MOQDirect B2B (Aiya America / Aiya Europe) / distributors
Key exporters & distributorsAiya Co., Ltd. (Aiya America, Aiya Europe GmbH)
Export regulationMatcha residue compliance (EU/US); milk allergen for chocolate
Market demandGlobal matcha boom; B2B + retail matcha-sweet demand
How to source itAiya subsidiaries (US/EU) -> distributor / direct B2B -> retail/food-service
Verified sourceshttps://www.accio.com/supplier/matcha-supplier-japan; https://www.zelico.jp/en/blog/detail/matcha-distributors/
MakerAiya Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Nishio, Aichi)
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Matcha Sweet
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1806.90 / 2101.20
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