Tohato Caramel Corn

Tohato · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Potato & Corn Snack Ambient Growing export

Light, melt-in-the-mouth caramel-coated puffed corn snack with peanuts in the pack, a long-running Japanese sweet-snack classic. Exported via Asian-grocery and subscription channels; seasonal flavors (matcha, sweet potato) add novelty. Airy texture and caramel-sweet profile travel well as a gift/share snack.

The supplierMajor: Tohato Inc. — established Japanese snack/confectionery maker, export-capable via distributors; Caramel Corn and Harvest are domestic heroes.
Why it sells abroadBeloved melt-in-mouth puffed caramel corn with peanuts; nostalgic light-sweet texture, seasonal/regional limited flavors add gift/collectible appeal.

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CertificationsPeanut allergen (peanuts included in bag) — confirmed. Halal: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP / FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 plausible for Tohato export lines but not publicly SKU-confirmed. Verify per SKU.
Pack formatsRetail: ~80g bag (puffed caramel corn + peanuts). Typical case: bag x12/case. (keep claimed)
Shelf lifeTypical 4-6 months ambient (puffed snack). (keep claimed)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry.
Minimum orderTypical: importer case minimums; FCL for direct.
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks.
CapacityHigh.
Container loadTypical: 20ft (light/bulky) ~1,800-2,500 cartons.
PricingEstimate: JPY ~120-220 per bag FOB.
OEM / private labelContract production plausible but private-label not publicly documented — not confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQTohato export + Asian-grocery distributors; MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsTohato Inc., Asian-grocery importers
Export regulationPeanut (in pack) + milk/soy allergens; ambient shelf life; some colours in seasonal variants.
Market demandSteady Asian-grocery + specialty demand US/CA/TW/HK/SG/GB; seasonal flavor editions draw Japan-snack enthusiasts.
How to source itTohato export division / authorized distributors; FOODEX; JETRO/GFP. (keep claimed)
MakerTohato Inc.
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Potato & Corn Snack
Available inUnited States, Canada, Taiwan +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1905.90
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