佐賀牛 (佐賀牛)

Saga's Ariake Sea-anchored agriculture; largest concentration of halal-certified wagyu abattoirs supports ASEAN / Middle East export.
BMS ≥7 (top grade BMS 12); halal-equivalent processing routine; characteristic mild Kyushu profile.
Premium fine-dining export, halal-positioned ASEAN export, gift-economy boxes.
Premium wagyu beef from Saga Prefecture, Kyushu. Cattle raised under JA Saga cooperative-managed standards with strict BMS ≥7 requirement. Saga's mild Kyushu climate and Ariake Sea-anchored agriculture produce wagyu distinct from Honshu varieties. Substantial export to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and increasingly to halal-Muslim markets (Saga has the largest concentration of halal-certified wagyu abattoirs in Japan).
| Japón | Saga Beef regional brand; JA Saga cooperative-managed; halal-equivalent processing available |
|---|---|
| Unión Europea | Beef import; GI under EU-Japan EPA |
| Estados Unidos | USDA FSIS approved facilities |
| China | GACC; halal-equivalent processing for ASEAN / ME export |
Starzen Co., Ltd.
スターゼン株式会社
Tokyo-listed meat distributor and processor founded 1949. Operates Japan-wide meat processing for wagyu, pork, and chicken, with substantial OEM partnerships for retail private-label meat products. The Starzen brand is recognised in Asian premium meat retail; the company also operates a US subsidiary for Asian-American market supply.
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Prima Meat Packers, Ltd.
プリマハム株式会社
Tokyo-listed meat processor founded 1931. Operates wagyu and pork processing across Hyogo, Tochigi, and Mie. Major OEM partner for retail private-label meat products, ham, sausage, and increasingly wagyu-derived ready-meal export to Asian premium retail. Substantial international logistics network through subsidiary Prima Meat Packers America.
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