Marutomo Katsuobushi & Dashi (EU-HACCP bonito flakes)

Marutomo (マルトモ) · Iyo, Ehime Prefecture — bonito-flake (katsuobushi) and dashi specialist
Meat & Seafood Dried Seafood Chilled Growing export

Ehime bonito-flake maker producing EU-HACCP-certified katsuobushi and dashi products, the most widely available katsuobushi brand in Western markets, distributed in the US chiefly via Nishimoto Trading (Wismettac).

The supplierLong-established Ehime katsuobushi/dashi maker; EU-HACCP certified bonito flakes; most widely available katsuobushi brand in the West; US distribution via Nishimoto/Wismettac.
Why it sells abroadEU-compliant katsuobushi (rare due to benzopyrene rules) plus the widest Western retail footprint

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsEU-HACCP + FSSC 22000 (ver. 6.0, GMP & HACCP) confirmed via Marutomo's own factory page; Marutomo (Iyo, Ehime) is a bonito-flake/dashi specialist.
Pack formatsHanakatsuo flake bags, dashi packs/sachets, soup-stock pouches; retail & foodservice.
Shelf lifeDried/ambient ~12 months (typical).
StorageCool, dry ambient.
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via importer
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityLarge — major Ehime dried-flake producer
Container loadDry-container FCL (ambient, lightweight high-volume)
PricingTypical: bonito flakes/dashi $/kg mid tier
OEM / private labelYes — private-label flakes & dashi.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: dried-flake case pricing
Key exporters & distributorsMarutomo Co., Ltd., Nishimoto Trading (Wismettac)
Export regulationEU-HACCP certified bonito flakes (benzopyrene-compliant for EU); HACCP; ambient/dry shelf-stable
Market demandSteady-to-rising with global ramen/dashi/umami trend
How to source itMarutomo Ehime → Nishimoto/Wismettac or EU importer → retail & foodservice.
Verified sourceshttps://www.marutomo.co.jp/factory?lang=en
MakerMarutomo Co., Ltd. (Iyo, Ehime)
OriginIyo, Ehime Prefecture — bonito-flake (katsuobushi) and dashi specialist
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Dried Seafood
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1604.14 (prepared/preserved bonito) / 0305.59 (dried fish)
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