At a glance
- Japanese name
- ハナマルキ
- Established
- 1926
- Location
- Hekinan (Mikawa), Aichi
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- North America, UK, Australia
- Certifications
- Patent holder for liquid shio-koji technology
- Website
- www.hanamaruki.co.jp/english
Editor's scoring
Overall 14/25 (56%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceStrong
- Certification breadthLimited
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Japan's largest miso manufacturer. Proprietary liquid shio-koji technology (patent). Liquid shio-koji, shio-koji, and fermented rice koji.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material4 suppliers
Shio Koji
塩麹
Shio koji is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from rice koji, salt, and water, aged for 1–2 weeks. Enzymes from the koji tenderize meats, develop umami, and accelerate marinade action. Commercial forms include liquid, paste, and powder. Cosmetic extracts derived from shio koji are used in moisturizing and brightening formulations.
Nationwide (koji-producing regions)MOQ 20–100 kg - GlossaryRaw material3 suppliers
Hatcho Miso
八丁味噌
Hatcho Miso is a mame miso (soybean-only miso, no rice or barley) fermented in large wooden barrels with river stones as weight, aged typically two years. Japan's GI system registered Hatcho Miso in 2024. Export applications include premium ramen, grilled meat glazes, and high-end Japanese restaurant supply chains.
Hatchō-chō, Okazaki (Aichi) GIMOQ 50–200 kg
Track record
Client types served
- European cosmetic and food brands
- North American supplement and beauty brands
How to talk to Hanamaruki Foods
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✓ Available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Hanamaruki Foods
Q. What does Hanamaruki Foods produce?
Hanamaruki Foods is listed on this platform with 2 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include traditional materials and food ingredients. Examples include Shio Koji and Hatcho Miso.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Hanamaruki Foods official site
Q. Where is Hanamaruki Foods located, and how does that affect shipping?
Hanamaruki Foods is based in Hekinan (Mikawa), Aichi, Japan (established 1926). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Hanamaruki Foods support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Hanamaruki Foods is set up to communicate with overseas buyers in English. Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Hanamaruki Foods have?
Hanamaruki Foods holds Patent holder for liquid shio-koji technology. They have prior export experience (markets served include: North America, UK, Australia).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Hanamaruki Foods?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Hanamaruki Foods on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-23