Maruya Hatcho Miso (2-Year Cedar-Barrel Mame Miso)

Maruya Hatcho Miso · Japan (Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture)
Seasonings Miso Ambient Established export

Maruya, one of two historic Hatcho miso houses in Okazaki, traces roots to 1337 and exports its miso to roughly 20 countries. Hatcho is a pure soybean (mame) miso made with no grains, packed into large cedar barrels weighted with pyramids of river stones and aged over two years for an intense, low-sweetness umami. Since the 1980s Maruya has used organic soybeans. Available in the US/EU through gourmet and natural-food channels including powder form.

The supplierOkazaki Hatcho house since 1337; organic soybean pioneer; exports to ~20 countries
Why it sells abroad1337 heritage; pure-soybean GF miso; 2-year barrel + stone aging; 20-country export

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CertificationsOrganic: (confirmed) — Maruya (Okazaki, Aichi; est. 1337, oldest continuous hatcho miso maker) is certified by ECOCERT (EU) and was an early OCIA organic adopter (1980s); JAS-certified organic factory since 2003. Kosher: (confirmed) — Maruya is Kosher-certified. Gluten-free (mame miso = soybeans + salt only, no grain).
Pack formatsRetail: 300g / 400g / 500g tubs; 50g powder. Foodservice: blocks.
Shelf life12 months (refrigerate to slow darkening).
StorageRefrigerate to slow color darkening.
Minimum orderTypical: mixed pallet via importer
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: medium artisanal (barrel-limited)
Container loadTypical: LCL/FCL via importer
PricingTypical: USD 10-18 retail per 300-400g tub
OEM / private labelOEM / powder-OEM available (hatcho miso & miso powder; category/importer-documented).
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsTOIRO Kitchen, Nishikidori (FR/EU), MTC Kitchen
Export regulationSoybean allergen; mame miso (no grain) so gluten-free-capable; some lines organic (cert needed); no MSG
Market demandStrong with chefs and gluten-free/vegan consumers
How to source itMaruya -> TOIRO / Nishikidori / MTC -> US/EU gourmet & natural retail.
Verified sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maruya_(company); https://www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/89-maruya-hatcho-miso; https://nihonmono.jp/en/article/30127/
MakerMaruya Hatcho Miso Co., Ltd. (est. 1337)
OriginJapan (Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Miso
Available inUnited States, France, United Kingdom +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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