Yukiguni Maitake Bittan/Eringi & Cut-Mushroom Range (overseas-grown lines)

Yukiguni Maitake — eringi/shimeji export & EU-grown lines · Japan (Niigata) and Netherlands (for EU supply) — split origin
Staples Mushroom Chilled Established export

Yukiguni Maitake's eringi (king oyster), bunashimeji and cut/prepared mushroom range — distinct from the headline maitake SKU. EU demand served from a Netherlands growing operation (Japanese-style cultivation made overseas) alongside Niigata exports.

The supplierNiigata maitake pioneer that broadened into eringi/shimeji and prepared-mushroom lines; operates a Netherlands grow operation for EU markets.
Why it sells abroadJapanese-style premium mushroom cultivation localized in the EU (Netherlands) plus a wider eringi/shimeji range.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsX: not publicly verified (no specific organic/GAP cert doc surfaced). Confirmed: Yukiguni Maitake (Minamiuonuma, Niigata) mass-produced maitake from 1983; Japan's No.1 maitake brand; acquired a Netherlands-based mushroom producer + Netherlands branch for EU supply; renamed Yukiguni Factory Co., Ltd. Indoor cultivation.
Pack formatsFresh clamshells/cluster packs; cut/prepared mushroom packs; foodservice (kept as draft; product range maitake/eringi/buna shimeji confirmed)
Shelf life~7-14 days fresh chilled (kept as draft; standard for cultivated mushrooms)
StorageRefrigerated, chilled cold-chain
Minimum orderTypical: produce case/pallet
Lead timeTypical: EU local-grow days; Japan exports cold-chain days
CapacityLarge indoor cultivation (Japan + NL)
Container loadTypical: reefer; EU farm reduces import need
PricingMid produce tier
OEM / private labelBranded; retail-produce supply (confirmed own brand). No third-party OEM evidenced.
Wholesale & MOQYes — retail produce & foodservice
Key exporters & distributorsYukiguni Maitake (Netherlands ops), fresh-produce importers
Export regulationFresh mushroom import/phytosanitary (imported); EU local-grow eases access
Market demandEU supermarkets & restaurants; broader export
How to source itYukiguni Maitake/Factory (Niigata + Netherlands production base) -> EU/overseas retail produce & foodservice (Netherlands EU base confirmed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.maitake.co.jp/english/; https://www.theworldfolio.com/interviews/yukiguni-maitake-japans-number-one-maitake-mushroom-brand/6365/; https://www.en.yukiguni-factory.co.jp/company/kyoten/
MakerYukiguni Maitake Co., Ltd. (Niigata) + Netherlands operations
OriginJapan (Niigata) and Netherlands (for EU supply) — split origin
CategoryStaples / Mushroom
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierMid
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0709.59 (other fresh mushrooms)
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.