UCC Original Blend Milk Coffee (RTD Canned)

UCC · Japan
Beverages Coffee Ambient Established export

Descendant of UCC Milk Coffee (1969), the world's first canned coffee, in its iconic tricolor can. Sweet milk-coffee RTD imported from Japan and sold in the US (e.g. Amazon 6-packs) and Asian-grocery channels. A heritage Japanese canned-coffee SKU with strong recognition.

The supplierUCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. — founded 1933 (Kobe); invented the world's first canned coffee (1969). Present in 22+ countries; global sales ~JPY300B, 70%+ B2B. Vertically integrated grower-to-cup. Very strong export + English B2B.
Why it sells abroadHeritage of the world's first canned coffee (Guinness-recognized longest-selling RTD coffee); creamy sweet milk-coffee nostalgia + grower-to-cup quality.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000/ISO 22000/HACCP: not separately verified (UCC Europe/APAC operations imply regional compliance). UCC Shiga factory has high-speed canning + aseptic PET line (confirmed).
Pack formatsOriginal Blend Milk Coffee 250ml/185g can x30/case (classic); also 270g can; multipack x6/x24.
Shelf life~12 months unopened (retort canned coffee).
StorageAmbient; avoid prolonged heat.
Minimum orderTypical: importer 50-100 cases; FCL direct.
Lead timeTypical: 30-60 days ex-Japan.
CapacityVery large; global roasting/canning network.
Container loadTypical: cans heavy — ~1,400-1,800 cases of ×30 per 20ft (weight-limited).
PricingEstimate: ~US$0.80-1.20/can landed wholesale.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label CONFIRMED — UCC (via UNICAFE / UCC Europe) is a major B2B contract & private-label coffee supplier; developed the world's first canned coffee (1969).
Wholesale & MOQUCC + Asian-grocery distributors and online (Amazon); case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsUCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Asian-grocery distributors
Export regulationMilk-containing RTD faces dairy import rules in some markets; ingredient/nutrition labeling; FDA Prior Notice + facility registration (US); added-sugar disclosure.
Market demandSteady Asian-diaspora + growing mainstream RTD-coffee demand US/CA/SG/HK; nostalgia + convenience.
How to source itUCC (UCC Europe / UCC Asia Pacific / Japan export); beverage distributors. FOODEX/JETRO.
Verified sourceshttps://www.unicafe.com/en/; https://www.ucc.co.jp/eng/company/about/tech/
MakerUCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan
CategoryBeverages / Coffee
Available inUnited States, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2202.99
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