Toyo Reizo (TOREI) Ultra-Low-Temperature Sashimi Tuna (saku/loin)

TOREI / Toyo Reizo (東洋冷蔵) · Japan-processed global-sourced tuna (bluefin/bigeye/yellowfin) incl. Japanese farmed bluefin via group operations
Meat & Seafood Tuna Frozen Growing export

A pioneer of sashimi tuna since 1971 and a major global tuna supplier in the Mitsubishi group, operating tuna processing vessels with world-leading at-sea ULT processing capacity and a fleet of dedicated tuna carriers; supplies ULT (-50 to -60C) sashimi saku/loin blocks worldwide.

The supplierTokyo-based Mitsubishi-group cold-storage & tuna major; pioneer of sashimi tuna distribution since 1971; owns tuna processing vessels with top-tier refrigerated processing capacity and global tuna carriers.
Why it sells abroadWorld-leading at-sea ULT processing + carrier logistics ensure consistent sashimi-grade tuna delivery globally

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CertificationsMSC & ASC Chain-of-Custody (confirmed): Toyo Reizo (TOREI, Mitsubishi Corporation group) obtained MSC and ASC CoC certification in 2016 and Marine Eco-Label Japan (MEL) CoC in Nov 2024; operates a -50C ULT value chain (vessels, processing ships via group co. MRS, ULT warehouses, processing, trucks). Bluefin catch-documentation compliance via Mitsubishi platform. Plant-level HACCP not separately published but ULT cold-chain is core. Halal/Kosher/Organic: not held.
Pack formatsSaku blocks, loins, whole/dressed tuna; vacuum-packed ULT-frozen
Shelf lifeULT-frozen, sashimi quality retained many months (typical)
StorageUltra-low temperature -50C or colder (ULT) for sashimi-grade tuna
Minimum orderTypical: by block/loin count, reefer-pallet
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityVery large — global fleet & processing scale
Container loadULT/reefer FCL feasible
PricingTypical: sashimi saku $/kg by species/grade
OEM / private labelYes (kept from draft) — spec saku/loin programs
Wholesale & MOQTypical: sashimi-grade saku/loin by grade
Key exporters & distributorsToyo Reizo Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Corporation
Export regulationHACCP; ULT (-50 to -60C) sashimi handling; ICCAT/WCPFC bluefin quota & catch documentation; destination seafood certs
Market demandStrong in US/EU/Asia premium sushi foodservice
How to source itToyo Reizo vessels/processing (incl. MRS Corp ships) -> Mitsubishi network -> overseas importer/foodservice
Verified sourceshttps://www.toyoreizo.com/english/sustainability/sustainable.html; https://www.toyoreizo.com/english/about/index.html
MakerToyo Reizo Co., Ltd. (Mitsubishi Corporation group), Tokyo
OriginJapan-processed global-sourced tuna (bluefin/bigeye/yellowfin) incl. Japanese farmed bluefin via group operations
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Tuna
Available inWorldwide
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0303.4 (frozen tuna) / 0304.4 (frozen fillet/saku)
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