Meiji Meltykiss (winter premium chocolate)

Meiji · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Chocolate Ambient Growing export

Meltykiss is Meiji's winter-only premium ganache chocolate cube dusted in cocoa, designed for a smooth low-melting-point 'melt in the mouth' texture (sold only in cold months to protect quality). Flavors include rich cocoa, matcha and strawberry. Its seasonal scarcity and gift-quality presentation make it a higher-margin export SKU during winter shipping windows.

The supplierMeiji Co., Ltd. is Japan's largest confectionery company; Meltykiss is a flagship premium winter line.
Why it sells abroadUltra-smooth low-melting ganache, seasonal scarcity, gift-quality

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CertificationsFSSC 22000/ISO 22000 at confectionery plants: not publicly verified at product level (Meiji public ISO page covers ISO 14001/45001 only). HACCP basis. Halal: not certified. Note: seasonal (winter) product.
Pack formatsBagged cubes (~56-60g); gift boxes; carton master packs
Shelf lifeTypical: ~8-10 months ambient unopened (kept cool; soft premium chocolate)
StorageKeep cool (heat-sensitive soft ganache chocolate); winter-season distribution
Minimum orderTypical: 1 mixed pallet per importer order
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks; seasonal availability (autumn-winter)
CapacityLarge-scale automated lines; seasonal output
Container loadTypical: 20ft ambient/cool ~900-1,200 cartons
PricingTypical: wholesale USD 2.50-3.80 per retail unit FOB Japan
OEM / private labelLimited; brand-led
Wholesale & MOQVia Japanese trading houses and snack importers (seasonal)
Key exporters & distributorsMeiji Co., Ltd., Wismettac Asian Foods, JFC International
Export regulationMilk/soy allergen labeling; cocoa product; STRICT temperature control needed (low melting point) - winter shipping or chilled handling advised
Market demandStrong winter-seasonal premium demand in Asia and gift channels
How to source itMeiji export desk -> trading house -> regional distributor -> premium retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.meiji.com/global/sustainability/esg/iso-certification.html
MakerMeiji Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Chocolate
Available inUnited States, Canada, Taiwan +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1806
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