Maeda-en Mochi Ice Cream (Kyoto-style, export brand)

Maeda-en (前田園) · Japan (Japanese-style; US-distributed)
Fresh & Specialty Frozen Dessert Frozen Growing export

Kyoto-style chewy mochi wrapped around creamy ice cream in flavors like green tea, mango, strawberry, red bean. Established frozen export/distribution brand in North America; distinct from US-origin Mochidoki.

The supplierLong-standing Japanese green-tea brand with frozen-dessert line and dedicated North American distribution; matcha expertise.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic matcha-house flavors; established US retail footprint and cold-chain logistics.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

Certifications(confirmed) Maeda-en is an established Japanese-style green-tea & frozen-dessert brand with a US distribution arm (maeda-en.com); products sold through US retail. Subject to FDA/US food-safety and allergen labeling for frozen dairy dessert. Kosher (OU): NOT verified for Maeda-en — kosher mochi-ice-cream certifications found apply to other brands (Mikawaya/OK Kosher, My/Mochi), not confirmed for Maeda-en. HACCP/cold-chain: standard for the category but no specific certificate published.
Pack formatsMulti-piece retail boxes; food-service trays (draft retained)
Shelf life12+ months frozen (draft retained; date per lot)
StorageKeep frozen -18C; do not refreeze after thaw
Minimum orderTypical: per-pallet frozen
Lead timeTypical: stocked at US distribution; replenishment via sea reefer
CapacityIndustrial frozen-dessert production
Container loadFrozen reefer FCL
PricingTypical: per-case distributor pricing
OEM / private labelLimited (sold under Maeda-en's own brand)
Wholesale & MOQTypical: per-case multipacks, distributor-priced
Key exporters & distributorsMaeda-en (own distribution)
Export regulationFrozen dairy dessert: general food rules + dairy/allergen labeling; cold-chain mandatory. Confirm FDA standard-of-identity and milk/egg allergen declarations.
Market demandStrong and mainstreaming mochi-ice-cream demand in North America
How to source itMaeda-en production -> own US distribution arm -> US retail/club/food-service
Verified sourceshttps://maeda-en.com/blogs/ice-cream/mochi-ice-collection; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mikawaya-achieves-ok-kosher-certification-for-its-mochi-ice-cream-and-pastries-187863731.html
MakerMaeda-en (Japanese green-tea & frozen-dessert maker; US distribution arm)
OriginJapan (Japanese-style; US-distributed)
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Frozen Dessert
Available inWorldwide
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2105.00
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