Raised on olives — the pride of Sanuki. A brand pork from Kagawa where the umami and the sweetness of fat are concentrated.
Olive Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, managed by Olive Ton Promotion Association. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
Kagawa Prefecture is known throughout Japan as the birthplace of domestically grown olive cultivation. Born from giving pigs raised on the Kagawa earth a special feed drawing on local olives — that is ‘Olive Ton’ (Olive Pork).
The residual pressings of fruit after extracting olive oil are high-temperature dried and processed into a caramel-flavored feed — giving this olive feed — mixed at 0.5%+ into feed containing 8% or more cereal grains such as barley and wheat — for 30+ days before shipment is the brand standard. This feed effectively utilizes the by-product of the olive industry — Kagawa-style ingenuity of making full, waste-free use of local resources.
By giving feed containing antioxidants (oleic acid, polyphenols, etc.) richly contained in olive fruits — unique changes are born in the pork. Umami components and sweetness components rise — in particular, fructose (fruit sugar) bringing a fruity sweetness is scientifically confirmed to be approximately 1.5 times higher than in pigs not given olive feed. When eaten, the flavor of firm lean umami and clean, sweet fat in exquisite harmony spreads. Furthermore, with the characteristic pork off-odor suppressed by the olive feed — the deliciousness of the ingredient itself can be directly felt.
In shabu-shabu, the fat quickly dissolves and becomes clear — when combined with Kagawa’s seasonal vegetables, the deliciousness stands out even further. Please do enjoy at your table this proud brand pork of Sanuki — where the rich food culture and agricultural wisdom of local Kagawa have fused.
Basic Information
- Name
Olive Ton - Production Area
Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture - Management Body
Olive Ton Promotion Association - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Olive feed elevates fructose content, achieving a harmonious balance between lean umami and sweet fat. Little of the off-odor typical of ordinary pork. - Feed Characteristics
Olive feed given in a set amount for a set period before shipment, raising pork rich in umami and sweetness components. - Shipping Age
N/A - Annual Production
Approx. 17,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) / Cold shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: February 10, 2021 / Brand regulations established: April 20, 2015 - Related URLs
Meat Museum (Olive Livestock Products) — Olive Ton - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.168
Meat Museum (Olive Livestock Products)
Meat Museum — Olive Ton
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Last updated
6/21/2026
