Starzen Japanese Wagyu & Pork (export to 51 countries)

Starzen · Japan — Japanese Black wagyu and domestic pork through Starzen's integrated slaughter/processing network
Meat & Seafood Wagyu Chilled Growing export

Wagyu beef, pork and variety meats from a leading Japanese meat exporter shipping to 51 countries/regions. All seven plants hold SQF certification and MHLW export-facility certification, with customized cutting, pre-slicing and vacuum-seal packing for foodservice and retail.

The supplierMajor Japanese meat company; 7 processing plants all SQF-certified and MHLW export-certified; exports wagyu, pork and variety meats to 51 countries/regions with local-business collaborations in export markets.
Why it sells abroadOne-stop certified exporter for both wagyu and pork; deepest country reach; local market collaborations ease distribution

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsSQF + HACCP + MHLW export-facility (confirmed): Starzen Group reports SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification across 56 group sites incl. 20 plants (as of 2026); each plant follows the HACCP food-sanitation system; plants certified by MHLW as export facilities (Akune Plant first certified for meat export to Macau, 2009). Exports wagyu, pork & variety meat to 51 countries/regions. Halal: NOT verified on Starzen's safety page — do not tag (and pork lines are non-halal by definition).
Pack formatsVacuum-sealed primals & portions; pre-sliced; custom-spec
Shelf lifeChilled vacuum ~30-45 days; frozen ~12 months (typical)
StorageChilled 0-2C (vacuum); frozen -18C or colder
Minimum orderTypical: container/pallet mixed-cut programs
Lead timeTypical: 2-3 weeks
CapacityLarge — 7-plant national network, established 51-country export flow
Container loadReefer FCL standard for export programs
PricingTypical: by cut/grade $/kg
OEM / private labelYes (confirmed) — customized specs, pre-slicing, packaging
Wholesale & MOQTypical: cut/grade-based; full primals to portioned
Key exporters & distributorsStarzen Co., Ltd., Starzen International Co., Ltd.
Export regulationAll 7 plants SQF-certified + MHLW export-facility certified (incl. US & EU strict-standard markets); destination health certs
Market demandBroad and stable across Asia, North America and beyond
How to source itStarzen plant (Hokkaido/Tohoku/Kanto/Kyushu) -> Starzen International -> overseas importer/foodservice/retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.starzen.co.jp/en/safety/; https://www.starzen.co.jp/international/en/; https://www.maff.go.jp/j/shokusan/export/gfp/attach/pdf/240807-90.pdf
MakerStarzen Co., Ltd. (Tokyo) / Starzen International
OriginJapan — Japanese Black wagyu and domestic pork through Starzen's integrated slaughter/processing network
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Wagyu
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0201/0202 (beef); 0203 (pork); 0206 (variety meats)
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