Maruha Nichiro Frozen Ramen / Chukamen Kit

Maruha Nichiro (マルハニチロ) frozen ramen · Japan brand (major seafood/frozen-food group)
Meat & Seafood Frozen Prepared Frozen Growing export

Maruha Nichiro, Japan's largest seafood company, also runs a major frozen-food division including restaurant-quality frozen ramen kits (noodles + soup + toppings) and frozen noodle meals. These authentic ramen kits target the booming overseas ramen demand for at-home convenience. Backed by global seafood-trading infrastructure. Shipped frozen.

The supplierJapan's largest seafood group with a major frozen-prepared division; global trading reach.
Why it sells abroadRestaurant-quality frozen ramen kits from Japan's seafood/frozen giant

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsMaker confirmed: Maruha Nichiro Corporation (one of the world's largest fishing/aquaculture/food-processing groups; consumer brand now operating under 'Umios' rebrand). HACCP & allergen labeling: standard requirements. Group holds MSC Chain-of-Custody (for MSC products, as CoC handler not producer) and ASC aquaculture certifications (yellowtail 2018, greater amberjack 2019 world-first, masu salmon) (confirmed) - BUT these apply to specific seafood lines, NOT to this ramen/chukamen kit. FSSC 22000 at major plants: plausible but not verified per plant.
Pack formatsFrozen single-serve ramen kits & foodservice cases; cartons.
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12 months.
StorageFrozen -18C or below.
Minimum orderTypical: by carton/pallet
Lead timeTypical: 3-5 weeks
CapacityTypical: very large
Container loadTypical: ~18-22 t / 40ft reefer
PricingTypical: $5-12/kg
OEM / private labelPossible at scale.
Wholesale & MOQFrozen retail kits & cases; MOQ by carton
Key exporters & distributorsMaruha Nichiro export channels, frozen-food traders
Export regulationHACCP; allergen (wheat/egg/soy/pork) labeling; pork/meat topping attestations where applicable. HS 1902 (pasta/noodles, may be stuffed/prepared) / 2104 (soups).
Market demandStrong global at-home ramen demand
How to source itMaruha Nichiro Corporation -> frozen exporter -> overseas retailer.
Verified sourceshttps://www.maruha-nichiro.com/sustainability/environmental_value/marine_resources.html; https://www.seafoodsource.com/news (Maruha Nichiro ASC certifications 2018-2019; MSC CoC)
MakerMaruha Nichiro Corporation
OriginJapan brand (major seafood/frozen-food group)
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Frozen Prepared
Available inUS, HK, TW +2 more
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1902
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