Takara Mio Sparkling Sake

Mio (Takara) · Kyoto
Alcohol Sparkling Sake Alcohol Established export

The leading internationally distributed sparkling sake, a low-ABV (5%), lightly sweet, fizzy style in an iconic blue 300ml bottle. Mio drives sparkling-sake growth in the US, Hong Kong and UK and is positioned as an accessible, celebratory Champagne/Prosecco alternative beyond traditional sake drinkers.

The supplierTakara Holdings / Takara Shuzo International (Mio brewed at Shirakabegura Brewery); Takara is Japan's largest sake exporter with 180+ years heritage. Mio is a low-ABV sparkling sake developed/exported for international markets. Strong B2B/English readiness.
Why it sells abroadLeading sparkling sake brand globally; sweet, low-alcohol, rice-and-koji bubbles in an iconic blue bottle; entry/gateway and female/younger-consumer appeal

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CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP at Takara group level: not publicly verified (only generic standard pages found). Restate as unverified.
Pack formats300ml and 750ml confirmed (Takara Sake USA trade materials list 300ml and 750ml Mio); 5% ABV. Case configs estimate.
Shelf life~12 months best-by (sparkling sake; best fresh and chilled) — estimate.
StorageRefrigerate; keep upright; serve chilled.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer; FCL via Takara Shuzo International for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 1–3 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityHigh — backed by Takara group capacity; popular, well-stocked export SKU
Container loadTypical: ~1,300–1,500 cases (300ml ×24) per 20ft (reefer preferred for freshness)
PricingEstimate: accessible-premium; FOB ~USD 6–10/300ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelNot publicly documented; core is the Mio brand. Unverified.
Wholesale & MOQTakara Shuzo International distribution + Japanese-food distributors; case MOQ, 300ml trial/gift format, pallet/FCL for volume.
Key exporters & distributorsTakara Sake USA, JFC International, Mutual Trading
Export regulationSake/sparkling import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU excise + labeling; carbonation/ABV declarations; low ABV aids beer/wine-license placement.
Market demandStrong growth in sparkling/low-ABV sake; broad US/HK/UK/China/Taiwan/SG/Canada retail and casual on-trade pull
How to source itTakara Sake USA (Berkeley) — confirmed US importer/distributor with dedicated Mio trade materials; N.A. Sales Co. wholesaler; JFC / Mutual Trading.
Verified sourceshttps://www.takarasake.com/trade-materials/mio-sparkling-sake/; https://www.takarasake.com/news/takara-sake-usa-is-releasing-mio-sparkling-sake-by-shirakabe-gura-sho-chiku-bai/
MakerTakara Holdings / Takara Shuzo International
OriginKyoto
CategoryAlcohol / Sparkling Sake
Available inUnited States, Hong Kong, United Kingdom +4 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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