Iwachuu Pork

Raised from independently selected breeding stock on a dedicated feed — an accomplished brand pork that Iwate is proud of.

Iwachuu Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, managed by KI Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc (SPF managed).

Iwachuu Pork is a brand pork produced by KI Farm Co., Ltd., based in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture. As the first brand designated by the Tokyo Meat Market Brand Pork Association, it is widely known as a pioneer of Japanese brand pork — and since the establishment of its brand regulations in 1995, it has maintained that quality over many years as a brand with a long history.

Raised under SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) hygiene management in a spacious rearing environment, free of stress, the result is a finely grained, firm meat quality. The shipping age is 180 days — slightly longer than that of standard pigs — allowing a rich umami to accumulate fully. Approximately 28,000 head are shipped annually, reaching tables nationwide through the Tokyo Metropolitan Meat Market, Iwachiku, the Sendai Meat Market, and other channels. Iwachuu Pork has an impressive record at competitions, including the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 10th Tokyo Meat Market Pork Carcass Competition in March 2026 — a pork held in very high esteem by meat professionals.

Raised slowly on a dedicated designated compound feed selectively enriched with cereal grains such as barley and wheat, vitamins, and minerals, Iwachuu Pork is characterized by a vivid lean color and a pure white, mellow fat — juicy, with a deep umami. Its Vitamin E content is approximately 3.2 times that of standard domestic pork, and its superior freshness retention means minimal drip loss during refrigerated storage — for which it is also well known.

With its delicate umami and high quality, Iwachuu Pork enjoys both the trust of professional cooks and widespread affection in households — a brand pork representative of Iwate.

Basic Information

• Name
  Iwachuu Pork
• Production Area
  Kitakami City, Iwate
• Management Body
  KI Farm Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc (SPF managed)
• Meat Characteristics
  Fine-grained lean and pure white, firm fat; juicy, with a mellow umami and rich body. Vitamin E approx. 3.2× that of standard domestic pork; vivid color and excellent freshness retention.
• Feed Characteristics
  Dedicated designated compound feed selectively enhanced with cereal grains such as barley and wheat, vitamins, and minerals. Vitamin E and isomaltooligosaccharides added to suppress drip loss and keep freshness longer.
• Shipping Age
  180 days
• Annual Production
  28,000 head/year
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  Trademark registered (March 8, 2005) / Brand regulations established (April 1, 1995) / SPF pig management certified
• Related URLs
  KI Farm Co., Ltd.
  Hasegawa Meat Co., Ltd. (Iwachuu Pork)
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.32
  KI Farm Co., Ltd.
  Hasegawa Meat Co., Ltd.

Last updated
6/19/2026