TableMark Frozen Sanuki Udon (Guinness world No.1 frozen-noodle brand)

TableMark (テーブルマーク) — Sanuki Udon · Japan brand — domestic production; largest overseas market the US
Meat & Seafood Frozen Prepared Frozen Established export

Frozen Sanuki udon from TableMark (JT Group), recognized by Guinness World Records (2024) as the world's top-selling frozen-noodle brand; the US is the largest overseas market with Asian expansion underway. Sold under both TableMark and legacy Katokichi labels.

The supplierTableMark (JT Group, formerly Katokichi) is a major Japanese frozen/ambient food maker; its frozen-noodle brand is the Guinness-certified world best-seller in its category, with the US as its largest overseas market.
Why it sells abroadGuinness-certified world No.1 frozen-noodle brand; authentic Sanuki udon

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsGuinness World Record (confirmed): TableMark frozen-noodle brand officially recognized in 2024 as the world's largest/best-selling frozen-noodle brand. TableMark Co., Ltd. is part of the Japan Tobacco (JT) Group (confirmed; formerly Katokichi). Sanuki Udon launched 1974. HACCP / approved-establishment: industry-standard for JT-group export QA but not separately published. Halal/Kosher/Organic: not held.
Pack formatsRetail multi-packs (e.g. 200g x5, 220g x5); foodservice bulk
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12 months (typical)
StorageFrozen -18C or colder
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet minimums
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks (in-market stock common)
CapacityTypical: world-leading frozen-noodle volume
Container loadReefer 40ft frozen
PricingTypical: $3-6/kg foodservice
OEM / private labelYes (kept from draft) — JT-group manufacturer with private-label capacity
Wholesale & MOQYes
Key exporters & distributorsTableMark Co. / JT Group distributors
Export regulationApproved food establishment; standard frozen-food import rules (no meat); no CITES
Market demandHigh and globally established
How to source itTableMark/JT distributor to retail/foodservice
Verified sourceshttps://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/769478-largest-frozen-noodle-brand-current; https://www.tablemark.co.jp/english/products/frozen_udon.html; https://www.jt.com/investors/results/integrated_report/report/2025/business/domain-processedfood/index.html
MakerTableMark Co., Ltd. (JT Group; formerly Katokichi)
OriginJapan brand — domestic production; largest overseas market the US
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Frozen Prepared
Available inUnited States, Canada, Hong Kong +4 more
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1902.19 (pasta/noodles, uncooked-not / prepared)
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