A list of brand pork from Hokkaido, Japan. We cover 29 brands from Hokkaido, including Yume no Daichi, Kamifurano Pork, and Toyoura Pork. Each article details the breed, feed, upbringing, and where to find it.
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Purely plant-based feed (primarily corn and soybean meal) …Purely plant-based feed (primarily corn and soybean meal) and Daisetsuzan subterranean water give a clean umami and mild fat. Uses the 'Yume Series' compound feed designated by the Japan Swine Industry Cooperative Association.
Proprietary feed with approx.Proprietary feed with approx. 15% local wheat, barley, and rice flour; lactic acid bacteria and 3% edible charcoal added to promote gut health and suppress off-odors.
Feed blended with Biei-grown rice and cereal grains.Feed blended with Biei-grown rice and cereal grains. Antibiotic use kept to a minimum in a low-stress rearing environment
Designated compound feed 'Biratori Pork' with barley added …Designated compound feed 'Biratori Pork' with barley added in the latter fattening phase to enhance the black pig's characteristic umami and sweetness.
Compound feed 'Yume Series' designated by the Japan Swine …Compound feed 'Yume Series' designated by the Japan Swine Industry Cooperative Association, blended with a bamboo grass leaf additive rich in chloroplasts, polysaccharides, and lignin
Centered on naturally derived nutrition such as nuts…Centered on naturally derived nutrition such as nuts, grass roots, and soil minerals, with Tokachi-grown pumpkin and nagaimo (Chinese yam) also given. Natural rearing without reliance on feed additives draws out the inherent umami
Hokkaido grain corn as the primary ingredient; finishing …Hokkaido grain corn as the primary ingredient; finishing feed uses non-GMO corn and 10% Hokkaido wheat. No antimicrobial agents from 90 days onward.
Over 200 liters of whey per pig plus powdered Hidaka kombu kelp in a plant-oil-based feed.Over 200 liters of whey per pig plus powdered Hidaka kombu kelp in a plant-oil-based feed. No animal fat used.
Dedicated feed for meat pigs blended with cereal grains …Dedicated feed for meat pigs blended with cereal grains and several company-designated herb extracts, with underground spring water from the Akan mountain range as drinking water
Original feed blending cereal grains and rice in the farm's own ratios.Original feed blending cereal grains and rice in the farm's own ratios. Devised to raise oleic acid, then heat-sterilized and softened with water before feeding
Jiyoso (wood vinegar distillate, zeolite, seaweed, mugwort powder) given to regulate the gut.Jiyoso (wood vinegar distillate, zeolite, seaweed, mugwort powder) given to regulate the gut. Finishing stage uses plant-based ingredients only with 10% or more cereal grains such as barley and wheat, giving concentrated umami and moderate firmness.
Blending 10% or more cereal grains such as barley and …Blending 10% or more cereal grains such as barley and wheat into the finishing compound feed gives a firm pork packed with umami.
Designated feed formulated specifically for SPF pigs.Designated feed formulated specifically for SPF pigs. Thorough feed management emphasizing safety and health
Feed from Nippon Haigo Shiryo and Kyodo Shiryo from the …Feed from Nippon Haigo Shiryo and Kyodo Shiryo from the suckling period to 110 days; thereafter fattened on in-house blended feed containing dairy-derived components such as whey powder and cheese
Dedicated compound feed based mainly on barley and containing no animal fats.Dedicated compound feed based mainly on barley and containing no animal fats. Straw replaced and barns cleaned weekly in all pig houses to maintain a clean, stress-free rearing environment
Plant-based compound feed, with garlic powder added late in finishing.Plant-based compound feed, with garlic powder added late in finishing. Feed changed at each growth stage.
SPF-dedicated compound feed formulated to support animal …SPF-dedicated compound feed formulated to support animal health and deliver consistent meat quality.
Proprietary blend with 30% Tobetsu-grown wheat; alkaline …Proprietary blend with 30% Tobetsu-grown wheat; alkaline ionized water provided throughout all pig houses.
Dedicated SPF feed with an increased proportion of rice …Dedicated SPF feed with an increased proportion of rice and cereal grains, realizing highly water-retentive meat and a beautiful cross-section
Dedicated feed with 40% cereal grains given continuously during the fattening period.Dedicated feed with 40% cereal grains given continuously during the fattening period. Nutrients from the grains firm the meat and produce a distinctive, rich umami
Dedicated feed with 15% Hokkaido-grown feed rice…Dedicated feed with 15% Hokkaido-grown feed rice, with amino acid balance and fatty acid composition researched and adjusted. When Hokkaido rice is short, domestic rice is substituted — contributing to domestic food self-sufficiency and local consumption.
Unique feed with 10% or more cereal grains such as barley …Unique feed with 10% or more cereal grains such as barley and wheat; no fish meal or meat meal in the finishing stage.
SPF dedicated pellets combined with the company's own dedicated compound feed.SPF dedicated pellets combined with the company's own dedicated compound feed. Based on circular agriculture, feed blended with locally grown rice gives richly flavored pork
Grain and tuber-based feed; finishing phase uses 25%+ …Grain and tuber-based feed; finishing phase uses 25%+ cereals and plant-derived ingredients to boost oleic acid content.
Hokkaido (designated fattening farms within Hokkaido)
175 days
Approx. 210,000 head/year
Production shows each article’s “Annual Production” row as the producer states it (head per year, or herd size or sales channels where that is what is published); “—” means not stated. Brands raised in two prefectures appear under both.
