Miko Brand Awase Miso (Marukome Marusan-style)

Miko · Japan
Seasonings Miso Ambient Established export

A high-availability Japanese miso line broadly stocked in US grocery and on Amazon, covering white, red and blended (awase) pastes. It serves the value/mainstream miso shopper alongside Marukome and Hikari. A workhorse SKU for home miso soup.

The supplierMiko Brand — widely distributed Japanese miso line (commonly associated with Miko/Hanamaruki-type and broad-market awase blends). Volume-oriented export brand on US/Canada Asian-grocery shelves; B2B via importers. Verify specific manufacturer per SKU.
Why it sells abroadAffordable everyday awase (mixed) miso for high-rotation Asian-grocery and foodservice; entry-price gateway SKU for new markets.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP / FSSC at producing plant (industry-standard for volume miso). Halal/Kosher: not publicly verified for the 'Miko' line specifically (achievable on export runs per category norms, but no certificate located).
Pack formatsRetail: 300g/500g/1kg tubs & pouches. Foodservice: 1kg/2kg; bulk on request. Cases of 12.
Shelf life6-12 months unopened.
StorageRefrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: importer pallet; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh — volume commodity miso line.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: value tier, $2-4/kg wholesale; confirm via importer.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label common for volume awase miso (category norm; not separately documented for Miko).
Wholesale & MOQImporter-distributors (JFC/Wismettac) into Asian and mainstream grocery; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soybean; barley/gluten in awase); MSG/dashi declaration for blended versions.
Market demandSteady volume demand in US/Canada Asian-grocery and casual foodservice; price-driven category.
How to source itVia Japanese-food importers/distributors (JFC, Wismettac, regional); FOODEX for sourcing equivalents.
Verified sourceshttps://www.jfc.com/
MakerMiko Brand (widely distributed Japanese miso line)
OriginJapan
CategorySeasonings / Miso
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.