A marbled pork born in Gifu Prefecture. Born of the prefecture’s own developed breed ‘Buono Brown’ — a supreme cut of concentrated umami and sweet fat.
Buono Pork Gifu is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Gifu Prefecture, managed by Buono Pork Brand Promotion Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc (Buono Brown).
Buono Pork Gifu is a brand pork unique to Gifu Prefecture — born by using the special breeding pig ‘Buono Brown’ developed by Gifu Prefecture in the crossing. The brand name means ‘delicious (buono)’ in Italian — a pork committed to the flavor of the ingredient, true to its name.
Buono Brown is a Duroc-line breeding pig — developed by Gifu Prefecture Livestock Research Institute through DNA analysis to strictly select individuals with gene regions related to marbling ratio. Through the characteristics of this breeding pig, the marbling ratio of Buono Pork Gifu reaches approximately twice that of standard pork. Only carcasses that clear ‘2 or more’ on the marbling ratio judgment table uniquely numerically standardized by Gifu Prefecture receive certification — high quality uniformity is also maintained.
At contract farms within Gifu Prefecture, a dedicated feed jointly developed by Gifu Prefecture and Nihon Nosan Kogyo Co., Ltd. — certified by the council — is given. This feed is an original formulation blending plant-based ingredients richly containing antioxidant components and oleic acid, with amino acid balance also finely adjusted. While suppressing pork fat oxidation, the sweetness and richness are slowly drawn out.
Pork raised approximately 180 days in this way has minimal drip loss — the characteristic of firmly retaining umami even after cooking. The ingredient’s sweetness can of course be savored in simple shabu-shabu — in yakiniku and tonkatsu as well, the deep flavor inherent to pork can be savored. 21,000 head are shipped annually — distributed primarily within Gifu Prefecture. Please do enjoy this fine-quality pork — pride of Gifu — at your table.
Basic Information
- Name
Buono Pork Gifu - Production Area
Gifu Prefecture (designated farms within the prefecture) - Management Body
Buono Pork Brand Promotion Council / Katano Pig Farm Mizunami Farm / Hashieda Yoton - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc (Buono Brown) - Meat Characteristics
Marbling ratio approx. twice that of ordinary pork. Rich in umami components with strongly sweet fat; little drip loss, so umami is retained. The rich flavor inherent to pork can be enjoyed - Feed Characteristics
Council-certified feed jointly developed by Gifu Prefecture and Nihon Nosan Kogyo Co., Ltd. Uses plant-based ingredients rich in antioxidant capacity and oleic acid, with the amino acid balance of the feed adjusted - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
21,000 head annually. Shipping age: approx. 180 days. Shipping weight: approx. 120 kg. Primary slaughterhouse: Chunou Meat Business Cooperative. Primary wholesalers: Kinaata Mizunami, Niku no King, Niku no Higuchi. - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu, yakiniku, tonkatsu, steak - Certifications
Trademark registered: April 20, 2012 / Brand regulations established: April 1, 2014 / Designated retailer system in place / Export interest: yes - Related URLs
Buono Pork Gifu (Official Site) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.133
Buono Pork Gifu (Official Site)
Buta Michi (Pork Enthusiast Magazine)
Kinaata Mizunami
Gifu Prefecture Livestock Research Institute
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Last updated
6/21/2026
