Marukome Miso (Ryotei no Aji / Awase)

Marukome · Made in USA (Irvine, CA factory) and Japan
Seasonings Miso Ambient Established export

Japan's #1 miso brand and largest miso maker (since 1854), distributing to ~24 countries on five continents and producing in both Japan and the US using ~30,000 tons of non-GMO soybeans annually. Its dashi-blended awase miso ('Ryotei no Aji') and instant miso soups are convenience leaders. The benchmark mainstream miso overseas.

The supplierMarukome Co. (founded 1854, Nagano). Japan's #1 miso brand by share. Overseas plant in Irvine, California (Marukome USA) — domestic US miso production. Strong English B2B/export operations.
Why it sells abroadJapan's #1 miso brand; 'Ryotei no Aji' restaurant-quality blend with dashi; US plant gives domestic supply and shorter lead times for North America.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP (group standard). Halal: (confirmed) — Marukome offers Halal-certified miso (e.g. Halal Ryotei no Aji 750g) certified via Japan Halal Association (JAKIM-recognized) / Malaysia. Kosher: (confirmed) — US-made Organic Reduced-Sodium Miso is Kosher-certified. Organic: (confirmed) — USDA Organic line (made in USA, Irvine CA; non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free). BRCGS for EU: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: 375g/500g/650g tubs & pouches. Foodservice/processing: 750g, 1kg/2kg bags; 10kg pro pack. Cases of 6-12.
Shelf life6-12 months; pasteurized/preservative SKUs longer.
StorageRefrigerate after opening; keep cool to slow color darkening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via Marukome USA; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US plant; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan (reefer/ambient).
CapacityVery high — market leader with US plant.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft (reefer for premium).
PricingEstimate: $3-6/kg wholesale; confirm via Marukome USA.
OEM / private label(confirmed) Marukome is a major B2B miso supplier — OEM/private-label and bulk miso/food-processing ingredient supply (Kosher-certified organic miso paste listed under 'food processing ingredients').
Wholesale & MOQMarukome USA direct + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading into Asian and mainstream grocery; case/pallet MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsMarukome USA, JFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soybean; barley/gluten in some awase); Non-GMO claims; MSG/dashi additive declaration for blended SKUs.
Market demandStrong global growth in miso for soups, marinades, plant-based and clean-label foodservice; retail in US/UK/EU/AU/SE Asia.
How to source itDirect via Marukome USA (Irvine, CA) / Marukome export & food-processing desk; JFC/Wismettac distribution; JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://www.marukome.co.jp/global/en/products_post/miso_005/; https://www.marukome.co.jp/global/en/foodprocessing/miso_paste_023/; https://www.marukomeusa.com/products/organic-375g-reduced-sodium-miso
MakerMarukome Co.
OriginMade in USA (Irvine, CA factory) and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Miso
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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