Uchibori Organic Sushi Rice Vinegar & Brown-Rice Vinegar (Export Range)

Uchibori · Japan (Gifu Prefecture)
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Established export

Pure rice, sushi and fruit vinegars plus brown-rice (genmai) and black (kurozu) vinegars brewed with Gifu spring water; 40+ year export track record targeting the US market.

The supplierEstablished 1876 in Gifu; pure-vinegar specialist with 40+ years of exporting. Pursuing US channel expansion (large market, demand for premium Japanese ingredients) and new international partners. Traditional brewing/fermentation with Gifu water.
Why it sells abroadIndependent premium alternative to the US rice-vinegar trio (Mizkan/Kikkoman/Marukan); organic + fruit-vinegar breadth; actively seeking new export partners

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic on select SKUs (confirmed): Uchibori (Mino, Gifu; since 1876) JAS-certified organic sushi rice vinegar (organic rice vinegar + organic sugar + sun-dried salt) and organic genmai/brown-rice vinegar.
Pack formats360ml retail bottles; larger foodservice formats (confirmed at retail)
Shelf life24 months ambient (typical)
StorageAmbient; cool dark place
Minimum orderTypical: mixed-pallet for export partners
Lead timeTypical: 30-60 days FOB
CapacityTypical: established mid-size vinegar brewery
Container loadTypical: 20ft mixed vinegar load
PricingPremium independent vs Mizkan/Marukan mass tier
OEM / private labelContract brewing / private-label feasible (multi-product vinegar maker actively seeking partners; plausible, not formally published)
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsUchibori Vinegar Co., Ltd.
Export regulationAcidified/vinegar import labeling; organic cert docs for organic SKUs; FDA prior notice (US).
Market demandRising premium/organic vinegar demand; US expansion focus
How to source itDirect via Uchibori export desk seeking new international partners
Verified sourceshttps://japanesetaste.com/products/uchibori-japanese-organic-sushi-rice-vinegar-360ml; https://www.amazon.com/UCHIBORI-BREWING-Certified-Organic-Vinegar/dp/B0D76511F2
MakerUchibori Vinegar Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Gifu Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inUnited States, Australia
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2209.00
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