Miyako Oriental Foods

What Miyako Oriental Foods does

Miyako Oriental Foods Inc. is a California-based, privately held manufacturer of authentic Japanese miso and related sauces founded in 1976, headquartered at 4287 Puente Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA. The company produces a broad portfolio of fermented and condiment products under multiple sub-brands including Cold Mountain, Yamajirushi, Yamaizumi, and Kanemasa, with SKU coverage spanning Red, White, Awase, Koji, Mellow, Kyoto, Saikyo, and Black miso varieties, plus yuzu products, ponzu, teriyaki, hoisin, goma shabu, and ramen soup bases, available in both retail and bulk food-service packaging.

The company's core production technology centers on traditional Shinshu-style miso fermentation using koji (Aspergillus oryzae) cultures on 100% certified organic soybeans, with unpasteurized processing intended to preserve natural digestive enzymes, lactobacilli, and salt-resistant yeasts. Finished products carry stacked certifications including USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher (Star-K), Gluten-Free, and Vegan. Yuzu inputs are sourced from the Kitagawa-mura region of Shikoku Island, Japan.

Miyako generates revenue primarily through B2B wholesale distribution, supplying bulk-size miso and sauces to Japanese restaurants throughout the United States as well as food service operators (hotels, catering companies, cafeterias) and food manufacturers using the products as formulated ingredients. Consumer-facing retail distribution and a content-driven digital presence (recipe content on coldmountainmiso.com and Instagram engagement) complement the wholesale core. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company operates with 11-50 employees and shows no evidence of external venture, private equity, or strategic capital. The operating geography is United States only.

Name

Miyako Oriental Foods

Legal name

Miyako Oriental Foods Inc.

Website

https://coldmountainmiso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miyako Oriental Foods is a California-based, privately held manufacturer of authentic Japanese miso and sauces founded in 1976, supplying bulk products to Japanese restaurants, food manufacturers, and food service operators across the United States under the Cold Mountain and Yamajirushi brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese fermented foods manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented & Specialty Condiments Manufacturing (Kimchi Base, Gochujang, Miso-Based Sauces) (AFAKADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Soy Sauce, Tamari & Asian Condiments Manufacturing (AFAKADAF)

Keywords

• Japanese miso manufacturing
• Authentic fermented sauces
• Food service ingredient supply
• Organic soybean miso
• Yuzu citrus products

Headquarters

HQ city

Baldwin Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Service Bulk Products: Sale of authentic Japanese miso and sauces in larger bulk sizes to food service establishments including Japanese restaurants, catering businesses, hotels, and cafeterias.
2. Food Manufacturing Ingredients: Supply of miso and sauce products as ingredients to food manufacturers.
3. Retail Products: Consumer retail products including miso and yuzu offerings in various sizes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Miyako Oriental Foods manufactures and distributes authentic Japanese miso and sauces under the Cold Mountain, Yamajirushi, Yamaizumi, and Kanemasa brands. The company produces multiple miso varieties (red, white, awase, koji, Kyoto, mellow, Saikyo), yuzu-based sauces, ponzu, teriyaki, ramen soup bases, and koji products, supplying both bulk food service and retail consumer channels across the United States.

Product overview

Miyako Oriental Foods is a Japanese food manufacturer and distributor specializing in authentic miso, sauces, and koji products. The company operates two primary consumer brands: Cold Mountain and Yamajirushi, with additional brands Yamaizumi and Kanemasa. The product portfolio centers on miso (offered in Red/Aka, White/Shiro, Awase, Koji, Mellow, Kyoto, and Saikyo varieties), complemented by yuzu-based sauces (Yuzu Seasoning Base, Yuzu-it Pepper Sauce, Yuzu Miso Sauce, Yuzu Gold), ponzu products, teriyaki and sushi sauces, ramen soup bases, and koji products (Dried Rice Koji, Creamy Koji Sauce). Products are available in both retail sizes and bulk food service quantities, with certifications including USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher, Gluten-Free, and Vegan. The company serves Japanese restaurants, food service operators, and retail consumers across the United States from their Baldwin Park, California facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cold Mountain: Primary brand offering miso, sauces, and koji products including organic options
• Yamajirushi
• Yamaizumi
• Kanemasa

Products and services

• Cold Mountain Light Yellow Miso Traditional Shinshu-style miso with golden-yellow color, refreshing aroma, and mild smooth flavor, widely used for miso soup. Available in organic and conventional varieties.
• Cold Mountain Mellow White Miso Hawaiian-style milder miso with rich natural flavor and sweet taste, plenty of koji and low sodium content. Available in 14oz, 30lb, and 45lb sizes.
• Cold Mountain Kyoto White Miso 60% less sodium Kyoto-style miso with sweet and low sodium profile, used as a condiment to add umami flavor.
• Yamajirushi Koji Miso 750g Traditional Japanese Shinshu style Koji miso abundantly sweet in flavor. Non-GMO, Kosher, Gluten Free, and Vegan certified.
• Cold Mountain Organic Red Miso 100% USDA Organic certified red miso from the Cold Mountain brand, traditional Shinshu-style Aka miso with rich savory umami flavor.
• Cold Mountain Black Miso Fermented black soybean paste aged for a long time with intense flavor, popular condiment in Chinese cuisine.
• Yamajirushi Saikyo Miso Saikyo-style miso with sugar added for sweetness, light pale-yellow color and sweet mild flavor. Excellent with grilled fish dishes. Aging time 1-2 weeks.
• Yuzu Seasoning Base (Yamajirushi) Yuzu citrus flavored seasoning base for traditional Japanese, French, Italian, and Fusion cuisines, with distinct fragrant aroma and brisk tartness. Made with yuzu from the Kitagawa Mura region of Shikoku Island, Japan.
• Yuzu Gold Concentrated yuzu flavor designed for diluting across multiple applications including main courses, desserts, and drinks; can be mixed with other condiments to enhance flavors.
• Teriyaki Sauce Old-fashioned recipe blending soy sauce and Mirin sweet Sake for use on meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables prepared on BBQ, oven baked, or pan grilled.
• Ponzu Sauce Blends citrus juices, soy sauce, and kombu aged to a balance of tart, sweet, and salty flavor. Use as dressing, dipping sauce, or soy sauce alternative for vegetables, pasta, meats, and poultry.
• Miso Ramen Soup Base Ramen Miso Soup stock for finishing touches to achieve authentic ramen-shop soups. No preservatives, no MSG added, Vegan, and Kosher certified.
• Miso Ramen Base (Food Service) Ramen Miso Soup stock for food service operations, used with unique soup stocks for authentic ramen shop taste or simply with hot water.
• Tamari Shoyu Ramen Soup Base Tamari Shoyu Ramen Soup Base for finishing ramen-shop soups; can be used with hot water alone or with chicken broth for enhanced flavor.
• Dried Rice Koji Rice dried and inoculated with koji, the most important ingredient for making miso. Used to make miso, amazake, sake, for pickling, tenderizing, and dry aging. Non-GMO, Kosher, No MSG added, Vegan, Gluten Free.
• Creamy Koji Sauce Traditional Japanese white sauce containing enzymes that tenderize tough fibrous textures and enhance natural flavors. Used as seasoning, marinating, tenderizer, or salt substitute at approximately 10:1 ratio.
• Goma Shabu Sauce Creamy and mild sesame-based sauce suitable for Shabu-Shabu, salads, pork cutlet, tofu, stir fry, ramen soup, and dip sauces.
• Hoisin Sauce Traditional Chinese-style hoisin sauce for food service use, versatile across various Asian cuisine applications.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Recent moves6 records

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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/coldmountainmiso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miyako-oriental-foods-inc

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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