Tokushima Frozen Yuzu Puree & Juice (food-service B2B)

Yuzu Tokushima Sangyo / Kankitsurui Kaisha (柚子・徳島) · Tokushima, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Yuzu & Citrus Frozen Growing export

100% Tokushima yuzu cold-extracted juice and IQF/aseptic frozen puree for chefs, bartenders and food manufacturers. Tokushima is Japan's #2 yuzu region; processors export to EU/US/AU with >50-year track records.

The supplierTokushima processors with multi-decade export history; supply juice, puree, paste, extract and powder for professional use.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic single-region Tokushima yuzu, professional frozen formats, long export pedigree.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP at processors (industry norm). Organic/JAS yuzu: available (Kito-yuzu organic, Tokushima) but not for all supply. Food-service spec sheets: plausible/standard.
Pack formats1kg frozen puree tubs; frozen/chilled juice bottles; bulk pails. Confirmed (B2B frozen yuzu formats).
Shelf lifeFrozen 12-24 months; juice per pack (industry norm).
StorageKeep frozen -18C; thaw for use.
Minimum orderTypical: per-case / pallet via distributor
Lead timeTypical: stocked at US/EU distributors; 4-6 wks direct sea reefer
CapacityYuzu harvest autumn-winter; processed/frozen year-round
Container loadFrozen reefer LCL/FCL
PricingTypical: distributor case pricing
OEM / private labelYes (confirmed at category level) — Tokushima processors supply bulk puree/juice to manufacturers; Yuzu Tokushima Sangyo is distributed in the US by Italco (B2B gourmet distributor).
Wholesale & MOQTypical: 1kg frozen puree / juice per-case, distributor-priced
Key exporters & distributorsKankitsurui Kaisha, Yuzu Tokushima Sangyo, Italco (US distributor)
Export regulationProcessed citrus juice/puree = general food import rules (no fresh-citrus phytosanitary). Confirm 100%-natural / no-preservative spec, EU food-contact & labeling. Frozen for shelf life.
Market demandStrong and growing in Western fine-dining, craft cocktails and patisserie
How to source itTokushima growers (Naka/Kamikatsu/Miyoshi) -> processor (e.g. Tokushima Sangyo) -> US/EU distributor (Italco) -> chefs/manufacturers. Confirmed.
Verified sourceshttps://italco.com/product/yuzu-tokushima-sangyo/ (Yuzu Tokushima Sangyo distributed by Italco, B2B); https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/trends/foods/ingredients/yuzu.html (Tokushima yuzu export to EU/US/Australia from Naka/Kamikatsu/Miyoshi)
MakerTokushima yuzu processors (Naka/Kamikatsu/Miyoshi); Kankitsurui Kaisha; Tokushima Sangyo
OriginTokushima, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Yuzu & Citrus
Available inUnited States, France, Italy +2 more
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2009.31
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