Agriture is a manufacturer that wholesales commercial dried-vegetable ingredients centered on Kyoto vegetables. We also handle commercial vegetable powders.
A domestic dried-vegetable manufacturer Commercial wholesale / PB support
Agriture's dried vegetables
Agriture's dried vegetables are made with a commitment to domestic vegetables, above all from Kyoto, using off-spec and unused produce. By drawing out the natural flavor as is, without using glucose, they let you enjoy the vegetables' own umami and color. Alongside staples such as onion, carrot, and spinach, we offer a lineup unique to the region, including Kyoto vegetables like Kamo eggplant and Shogoin turnip.
A lineup using Kyoto-grown raw materials
Heirloom vegetables from across Japan
Upcycling using non-standard vegetables
A product catalog that shows around 100 items we handle
Agriture, flexibly handling everything from small lots to large lots
Agriture is committed to upcycling non-standard vegetables—poorly shaped and unable to reach the market—and to processing that draws out the ingredients’ original value. To avoid spoiling the vegetables’ flavor and color, we dry them slowly at low temperature, concentrating natural sweetness and nutrition. Furthermore, we pursue the optimal cutting method for each vegetable day by day, achieving both ease of use in cooking and deliciousness. It is a manufacturing stance unique to Agriture that achieves both food loss reduction and high-quality product creation.
Uses non-standard vegetables
We process by upcycling unused non-standard vegetables that are poorly shaped and would be discarded.
Dry processing at low temperature
We dry slowly at low temperature so the vegetables’ flavor and color remain, drawing out sweetness.
Customized cutting
We change the cutting method by vegetable, pursuing the deliciousness of vegetables day by day.
About commercial dried vegetables
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Stable supply of dried vegetables for commercial use
We handle a wide range of domestic dried vegetables for commercial use, above all from Kyoto. We can match the shape to your use—chips, chopped, powder, and more. Put them to work in a wide range of menu development, from soups, prepared dishes, and seasonings to frozen foods and bakery items.
Available for purchase from small lots
Because dried vegetables can be ordered from 100g, they are easy to adopt even at the prototype or menu-testing stage. After confirming flavor and usability in small amounts, you can switch to production lots; we also handle commercial orders of a kilogram or more.
Guide to delivery
When ready-made stock is available, delivery is usually possible in about two to three weeks. For urgent cases, we will consider short-delivery handling through advance consultation. For new processing or specified raw materials, the guide is about two to four weeks.
Packaging to suit the use
In addition to delivery in commercial bags, we can accommodate portioned bags. We also handle cases where you bring in existing materials. From kitchen use to product raw materials, you can consult us on packaging formats to suit the environment of use.
Shippable from a small lot of 100 g Handling 100 kinds including everyday and heirloom vegetables Made-to-order production through raw material sourcing also supported
100g~
・You feel uneasy about food development for the first time ・You want to start from small lots ・You want to differentiate your product with rare vegetables
Major manufacturer A
Shipped by the ton Minimum lot from 10 kg We want to mass-produce with costs kept down
From several tens of kg
・You already have prospects for producing large volumes annually ・You want to place a bulk order by the ton
Farmers / other
Ingredients found only in that region Stable supply and quality assurance
100g~
・You want to procure a specific product ・Rare raw materials grown by only a limited number of people
Comparison of each company
From a small lot of 100 g Commercial dried vegetables ready to ship
We can ship dried vegetables in small lots from 100g. Roll out new products without the risk of excess inventory. Small-batch prototyping is also possible, so please feel free to consult us.
Heirloom vegetables we handle
For the green onion that is essential to miso soup, we carry heirloom vegetables from each region, such as Kujo negi and Shimonita negi. We also handle a wide range of heirloom vegetables from across Japan, for use in developing products with real character.
Powder processing also available
At Agriture, we also handle powder processing that finely mills dried vegetables. By keeping the vegetables' nutrition and flavor while finishing them in an easy-to-use form, they can be used in a wide range of product development, from soups and confectionery to baby food.
Our features and strengths
Features
We use non-standard vegetables as raw materials
The dried vegetables we manufacture in-house use non-standard-friendly vegetables sourced from partner farmers in Kyoto. Because the growing region and processing site are close by, we work to process them while they are fresh.
Features
Around 100 items handled
Starting with Kyoto-grown dried vegetables, we handle dried vegetables and heirloom vegetables from all across Japan. We also handle around 10 kinds of domestic dried fruit.
Features
We handle Kyoto vegetables and Japanese heirloom vegetables
We handle dried and powder products of Kyoto vegetables and heirloom vegetables that rarely reach the market, and we can source to suit your requests.
Features
OEM and small-pouch filling available from small lots
Beyond selling the vegetables we handle in-house, we have a structure in place to process raw materials you bring in and to do small-pouch filling for commercialization, from small lots.
Features
Extensive track record in OEM processing and novelties
Having started the business from our own brand, we have handled many OEM and novelty projects. Based on the know-how we have cultivated, we make the best proposals.
Features
Members well-versed in the agricultural field
We advance our business drawing on members with over ten years of experience in the intermediate wholesale trade and backgrounds in the agriculture and food fields.
Case Examples of Raw Material Consultations
You want to use it as an ingredient for a topping bar
A restaurant in Aoyama, Tokyo, with a topping concept consulted us about ingredients it could serve in-store. For its nature-oriented customers, we selected and introduced products with traceable production backgrounds.
A company that makes miso soup, furikake, and the like as gifts asked us to help develop products using region-specific ingredients, and we proposed heirloom vegetables.
As an ingredient for pet food
Pet food advances year after year and has diversified, with natural and handmade options. Among these, we have received a growing number of requests to develop original products that both people and pets can eat with peace of mind. We can propose dried vegetables, of course, and even furikake-style products that have been milled down.
Other patterns of requests we receive
I want to source commercial dried vegetables on an ongoing basis
For restaurants, hotels, and food manufacturers, we support ongoing procurement of commercial dried vegetables. We can handle regular orders on a monthly or quarterly basis, providing stable supply matched to your menu.
I want to source ingredients by specifying a particular origin or item
We accommodate requests such as "I want to use Kyoto-grown Kujo negi" or "I want to insist on vegetables from a specific origin." Leveraging our nationwide network of contract farmers, we can source ingredients by specified origin and item.
I want to switch an existing ingredient to dried vegetables
For companies considering a switch from frozen or fresh vegetables to dried, we propose items and shapes matched to your use. We support ingredient swaps that improve shelf life, cost, and operating efficiency.
The benefits of adopting dried vegetables
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Prevent food loss with stable supply
Dried vegetables keep better than fresh and are easy to manage in inventory. Because they are less affected by weather and season, stable supply is possible, leading to cost savings for restaurants and food manufacturers.
Room-temperature storage
Long-term storage
Boost efficiency with time-saving prep
Dried vegetables need none of the prep that vegetables usually require—peeling, cutting, or washing—and can be used as is, greatly streamlining kitchen work. They also help address labor shortages and cut cooking time.
No cutting needed
No washing needed
Differentiate with the brand power of heirloom vegetables
Dried Kyoto vegetables use rare heirloom and functional vegetables, making them ideal for standing apart from competitors. You can develop distinctive products and menus and make high-value-added proposals.
Questions about wholesale dried-vegetable ingredients
From what minimum lot can I order?
Dried vegetables can be ordered in small amounts from 100g. We handle everything from small-amount adoption at the prototype and menu-testing stage to commercial orders of a kilogram or more. After confirming flavor and usability in small amounts, you can switch to production lots.
Please tell me the items you handle.
We handle more than 50 kinds of dried vegetables, including heirloom vegetables such as Kujo negi and Shimonita negi, as well as daikon, carrot, burdock, spinach, tomato, and mushrooms. We can cover a wide range, from heirloom vegetables like Kyoto, Kaga, and island vegetables to staple root and leafy vegetables.
Can I specify the growing region?
Yes, we can. We accommodate requests such as "I want to use Kyoto-grown Kujo negi" or "I want to insist on a specific origin" by leveraging our nationwide network of contract farmers. If you need proof of origin, please consult us.
Can I specify the shape (chips, chopped, powder)?
We can handle a variety of shapes to match the use—chips, chopped, sliced, powder, and more. For soups, prepared dishes, seasonings, frozen foods, bakery items, and beyond, we propose the optimal shape for your menu or product.
How long does delivery take?
When ready-made stock is available, delivery is usually possible in about two to three weeks. For new processing or specified raw materials, the guide is about two to four weeks. For urgent cases, we will consider short-delivery handling through advance consultation, so please feel free to consult us.
Do you support ongoing recurring sourcing?
Yes, we handle regular orders on a monthly or quarterly basis. Stable supply matched to your annual plan for menus or products is possible. For long-term contracts, we can also discuss preferential terms on price and lead time.
How is the price determined?
Because price varies by item, shape, lot size, and whether an origin is specified, we provide a separate quote. If you let us know your desired items, expected lot, and use via the inquiry form, we will send a rough estimate within three business days.
How consultation works
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Inquiry / materials request
First, please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form or by phone. We welcome you even at the stage of “I want to know what kind of processing is possible” or “I want a rough idea of the price.” After you contact us, our staff will send you materials and take time to hear about your situation.
If you can give us a rough idea of the raw materials you currently have, the product image you are aiming for, and your sales destinations, our subsequent proposals will go smoothly. Please feel free to reach out with the mindset of simply “giving consultation a try.”
Consultation / meeting
Based on the content of your inquiry, we will talk in detail with our staff. Online or by phone, we carefully ask about points such as “what ingredients you want to use,” “what kind of product you want to make,” and “what your sales destinations and expected lots are.” At this stage, it is fine if some things are undecided.
While introducing the ingredients we handle and our processing track record, we will organize the direction together. As needed, we will also present proposals for processing methods and specifications and a quote at this time.
Prototype production / sample shipment
Based on the content of the consultation, we actually produce samples. While adjusting fine specifications such as drying temperature, cut size, and blend ratio, we aim for a finish close to your image. After you review the sample, we repeat prototyping multiple times as needed, incorporating feedback such as “make the texture a little softer” or “make the color more vivid.”
We handle this carefully until the finish is satisfactory, so even those tackling product development for the first time can feel at ease. We will inform you of the prototyping cost in advance.
Full production / product development
Based on the specifications confirmed in prototyping, we begin full production. After finalizing the production quantity, delivery date, packaging specifications, and more, we adjust the schedule. We maintain thorough quality control during production and respond with a consistent management structure so there is no unevenness in the finish. Finished products are inspected and delivered in the specified format.
Even after the first production, we flexibly handle requests for additional orders and specification changes, so we have a structure in place for a long-term partnership. Please feel free to consult us about lot adjustments to match sales after commercialization.
Download the product catalog
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