Raised with devotion by Takao Farm in Nishi Ward, Kobe — a brand pork proud of its bread crumb feed and an abundance of oleic acid.
Kobe Pork Premium is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, managed by Takao Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc.
Kobe Pork Premium is a brand pork produced by Takao Farm Co., Ltd., located in Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. At the farm surrounded by the rich natural environment of western Kobe City — by giving a proprietary feed blending 40% bread crumbs for 50+ days during the fattening period, finely grained marbling and soft meat quality are realized. The bread crumbs are in a self-manufactured feed combined with corn and rice — given consistently from the piglet stage through fattening finish — the fat enters the intramuscular spaces finely, and a moist sweetness spreads in the mouth. Furthermore, by giving feed reinforced with Vitamin E to suppress oxidation — a premium fat of 42%+ oleic acid content (analytical value) is realized, boasting a high value.
The breed is a three-breed cross — Large White-type female × Landrace male crossed with Duroc — with consistent quality maintained by shipping only females. Pure groundwater drawn from the foot of Mount Rokko is used as drinking water — rearing in a low-stress, clean environment further draws out the inherent umami of the pork.
The shipping age is approximately 180 days — distributed primarily by Kobe Chuo Chikusan Niuke through Kobe City Meat Market — also widely handled at high-end hotels, restaurants, and specialty meat shops in the Kansai area. Initiatives for quality management including trademark registration and Farm HACCP certification are also thorough — earning high trust as safe, reliable brand pork.
Basic Information
- Name
Kobe Pork Premium - Production Area
Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture - Management Body
Takao Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Pronounced sweetness of the fat, finely grained marbling, and a soft texture. Oleic acid content of 42% or more (analytical value) — rich flavor when cooked. - Feed Characteristics
Uniquely designed feed with 40% bread crumbs, given for 50 days or more during fattening. Vitamin E fortified to suppress oxidation and preserve freshness and flavor. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 4,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered: July 6, 2012 / Farm HACCP certified: June 8, 2017 / Brand regulations established: March 1, 2011; revised March 4, 2014 - Related URLs
Takao Farm Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Kobe Usunaga Farm — Kobe Pork Page
Kobe Kikusui Co., Ltd. — Kobe Pork Introduction - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.153
Takao Farm Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Kobe Usunaga Farm (Specialty Butcher Shop)
Kobe Kikusui Co., Ltd. (Kobe Beef Wagyu Specialty Store)
Niku Kobo Shikata (Yahoo! Shopping)
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Last updated
6/21/2026
