Mizkan Rice Vinegar (Su / Junmai)

Mizkan · Made overseas (US operations) and Japan
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Established export

The leading Japanese rice vinegar globally, used as the base for sushi rice, dressings and pickles. Mizkan has substantial US operations and exports seasoned and pure rice vinegars worldwide. Ambient and low-regulation, it is a staple wherever sushi is prepared.

The supplierMizkan Holdings (founded 1804, Handa, Aichi). Global vinegar/condiment leader; US operations (Mizkan America, plants incl. Mt. Prospect IL and others via acquisitions). Very strong English B2B/export and global supply.
Why it sells abroadWorld-leading rice vinegar from a 220-year vinegar specialist; junmai (pure rice) grade for sushi rice; US production for domestic supply security.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP / SQF at US plants (Mizkan America; industry-standard). Halal: select SKUs (confirmed) — e.g. Mizkan Rice Vinegar 'Mild & Mellow' listed halal; note Rice Flavored Distilled Vinegar listed NOT halal (varies by SKU). Kosher: limited public confirmation (Kosher noted on the EU 'Yumai' line; OU on standard rice vinegar not clearly verified). BRCGS for EU: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: 355ml/473ml/710ml/1.8L PET. Foodservice: 1.8L x6/case; 4L/20L bulk; drums/totes/tank trucks (industrial).
Shelf life24 months unopened (vinegar is shelf-stable).
StorageCool, dark place; shelf-stable.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via Mizkan America; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityVery high — global vinegar leader, multi-plant.
Container loadTypical: ~20 pallets per 20ft (vinegar travels well, no reefer).
PricingEstimate: $1.50-3.50/L wholesale; bulk lower; confirm via Mizkan.
OEM / private label(confirmed) Mizkan is the largest US bottled-vinegar supplier with a dedicated Private-Label division — OEM/private-label rice & specialty vinegar, bulk in drums/totes/tank trucks.
Wholesale & MOQMizkan subsidiaries + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading; foodservice and grocery; case/pallet MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsMizkan (own operations), JFC International, Wismettac, Mutual Trading
Export regulationAcetic-acid/labeling standards; allergen-light; seasoned versions declare sugar/salt; generally low hurdle.
Market demandStrong — sushi-rice foodservice, dressings, pickling, plant-based; broad retail + B2B ingredient demand globally.
How to source itDirect via Mizkan America (multiple US plants) / Mizkan export & Private-Label division; JFC/Wismettac distribution; JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://www.mizkan.com/private-label/; https://www.mustakshif.com/public/index.php/product/detail/0073575221002/mizkan-rice-vinegar-mild-and-mellow-12-fl-oz
MakerMizkan Holdings
OriginMade overseas (US operations) and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Germany +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2209.00
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