Marukan Genuine / Organic Rice Vinegar & Ponzu (10-Generation House)

Marukan · Japan (Kiyosu) heritage; US breweries Paramount CA & Griffin GA
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Growing export

Original commercial rice-vinegar producer in Japan (1649, 10 generations). US breweries make Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, Star-K kosher and organic rice vinegars, apple cider vinegar and ponzu for retail, foodservice and industrial/manufacturer use.

The supplierFounded 1649 Kiyosu, Japan; 10-generation family business; original commercial rice-vinegar maker; US ops since ~1980s, Paramount CA + Griffin GA (2017) breweries.
Why it sells abroadOldest commercial rice-vinegar maker; US-domestic production de-risks freight/lead time; full kosher/organic/vegan slate

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsConfirmed: Non-GMO Project Verified; Gluten-Free; Certified Vegan (Natural Food Certifiers); Star-K Kosher; USDA Organic / Oregon Tilth on select SKUs; SQF (GFSI) audited. Marukan (founded 1649) / Marukan Vinegar (USA) Inc.
Pack formatsRetail bottles (12oz/24oz); foodservice gallons; industrial bulk (confirmed)
Shelf life24-36 months unopened (vinegar) (typical)
StorageAmbient; cool dark place
Minimum orderTypical: case for retail; bulk/tanker for industrial
Lead timeTypical: 1-3 weeks (US-made stock)
CapacityLarge (two US breweries + Japan)
Container loadFCL standard; bulk for manufacturers
PricingMid; competitive industrial pricing for OEM volume
OEM / private labelYes — supplies other manufacturers as ingredient + private label (industrial bulk/gallons)
Wholesale & MOQYes (retail, foodservice, industrial OEM)
Key exporters & distributorsMarukan Vinegar (U.S.A.) Inc., Marukan Japan
Export regulationNon-GMO verified, gluten-free, vegan, Star-K kosher, organic (select)
Market demandVery strong — backbone vinegar for sushi/foodservice in North America
How to source itMarukan USA (Paramount CA / Griffin GA) for North America; Marukan Japan for Asia/other
Verified sourceshttps://www.marukan-usa.com/products/organic-rice-vinegar/; https://www.amazon.com/Marukan-Organic-Unseasoned-Vinegar-Bottle/dp/B0CHZ825YH
MakerMarukan (founded 1649) / Marukan Vinegar (U.S.A.) Inc.
OriginJapan (Kiyosu) heritage; US breweries Paramount CA & Griffin GA
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code220900
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