"Farmer's Ume" is a registered trademark that has been
loved by customers since our founding in 1994, earning a wealth of glowing reviews.
Products & OEM
Ten flavors, one unwavering purpose.
From our hands to yours —
our umeboshi.
Product
Nakamine Farm'sUmeboshi
Ume grown in the rich natural landscape of Tanabe City, Wakayama —
crafted into umeboshi through traditional methods and careful quality control.
We offer wholesale of our existing products, as well as
custom manufacturing (OEM) tailored to your specifications.
Varieties
Our Umeboshi
Nakamine Farm
Umeboshi
Umeboshi
Brand
Our In-House Brand "Farmer's Ume"
- A repeat purchase every year
- Low in salt and easy to enjoy
- The perfect gift — everyone loved it
Wholesale Inquiries
We welcome wholesale orders and can accommodate small lots.
Please feel free to reach out if you're considering carrying our products.
- Carry a proven, well-loved product as-is
- Small lots welcome
- Stable quality for ongoing business relationships
OEM
Custom Manufacturing [OEM]
We craft umeboshi under your brand
We support the creation of your own original umeboshi —
backed by over 30 years of craft and a fully integrated production system.
Private label products for retailers,
original items for restaurants, custom gifts for businesses —
we're here for a wide range of needs.
What You Can Customize
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Flavor
- Honey
- Shiso
- Katsuo (Bonito)
- Sun-Dried (Additive-Free)
- All other varieties
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Container & Packaging
- Glass jar
- Pack (pouch)
- Individual wrap
- Decorative box
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Ume Specifications
- Size
- Grade
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Design
- Label
- Packaging
- Logo placement
Why Partners Choose
Nakamine Farm for OEM
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From Orchard to Delivery
From cultivation in our own orchards to processing and shipment, everything is managed in-house.
- Consistent quality
- Flexible response
- Cost efficiency
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A Track Record You Can Trust
Since our founding in 1989, we have devoted ourselves to growing and processing ume.
The experience behind our many OEM products is what gives our quality its quiet, unshakeable confidence.- Over 35 years in business
- Extensive OEM track record
- Deep accumulated know-how and quality control
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Small Lots Welcome
"Let's start with a small run."
"We'd like to test the market first."
"We want to sell it in our shop."
Whatever your starting point, we'll find a way to make it work.- Prototypes and samples available
- Gradual scale-up to full production
- Flexible lot adjustments
How OEM Works
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Step 01
Inquiry &
ConsultationWe take the time to understand your vision — what you're looking for, your target customer, and where you plan to sell.
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Step 02
Proposal &
QuotationBased on your needs, we put together the best plan and provide a detailed quote.
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Step 04
Prototype &
SampleWe produce a prototype based on the proposal for you to evaluate and confirm.
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Step 05
Final Adjustments
& OrderWe reflect your feedback from the sample, confirm final specifications, and receive your official order.
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Step 06
Production
& DeliveryWe manufacture to the confirmed specifications and deliver to you.
OEM Case Studies
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Case 01
Original product development
for a health food companyWorking with a health food company, we provided end-to-end support from concept and design through to manufacturing and sales. By developing a product with a concept suited to their target customer, and supporting their sales strategy, we helped elevate their brand.
- Custom label design
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Case 02
Product development
for an online shopWe supported a client launching an e-commerce product — handling concept development, specifications, and testing optimized for their sales channel. The result was a successful online launch and steady growth in sales.
- Custom label design
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Case 03
Souvenir product development
for a bathing facilityFor a bathing and wellness facility, we developed a souvenir product that captured the character of the facility and the needs of its guests — from concept and specification through to production. The finished product aligned with their brand, and we supported the sales launch, contributing to both revenue growth and guest satisfaction.
- Custom label design
- Decorative gift box
Voice
What Our Customers Say
We've received so many kind words from customers who have tried Nakamine Farm's umeboshi.
- A repeat purchase every year
- Low in salt and easy to enjoy
- The perfect gift — everyone loved it
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Another repeat order. These days, this is the only umeboshi I buy. It's become a staple in our home.
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The flesh is so thick and satisfying! Not too sour at all — even my kids happily ate them!
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I gave these to my mother as a gift. Low in salt with a gentle honey sweetness — she was absolutely delighted.
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q.
What is the minimum order quantity?
A.The standard minimum is 5 cases of 12 units each.
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Q.
How long does production take?
A.Approximately one week after final confirmation.
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Q.
Can you provide samples?
A.Yes, we can.
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Q.
Can you customize one of your existing products?
A.Please feel free to get in touch — we're happy to discuss.
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Q.
Can you give me a rough idea of pricing?
A.We'll work to accommodate your budget — please contact us to discuss.
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Can you create an original label or packaging?
A.Yes. Design costs, if any, would be at your expense, but please feel free to reach out and we'll talk through the options.
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Q.
What variety and origin of ume do you use?
A.We use Nankō Ume grown in Wakayama Prefecture (Kishū region).
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Q.
Can you handle export overseas?
A.Please feel free to get in touch and we'll discuss the possibilities.
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Q.
Are there payment terms?
A.Please feel free to reach out — we're open to discussion.
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Can you produce gift-ready packaging as well as bulk commercial orders?
A.Yes, we can.
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Can we meet to discuss product development?
A.Absolutely. We're also happy to meet online.
Finished with honey and lemon —
a new kind of delicious.
Our pride and joy,
unchanged since the beginning.
Kishū Nankō Ume Honey Ume
An ultra low-salt umeboshi with just 3% salt. Nankō Ume's silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture meets the bright fragrance of lemon and the gentle sweetness of honey — fruity, refreshing, almost like a little treat.
Sweet enough to enjoy as a snack, one delightful piece at a time.
Ingredients
Ume, pickling ingredients (salt, reduced starch syrup, brewed vinegar, lemon powder, honey) / alcohol, acidulant, sweeteners (sucralose, stevia), VB1, yucca extract, preservative (potassium sorbate)
Serving Suggestions
- As a snack
- With ochazuke (rice and tea)
Carefully sun-dried to draw out the ume's full natural depth, then seasoned using our farm's own method. Plump and mellow from all that sunlight, the gentle sweetness of honey softens the tartness into something quietly perfect — a beautifully balanced umeboshi for everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
Ume, pickling ingredients (salt, fructose-glucose syrup, reduced starch syrup, brewed vinegar, fermented seasoning, hydrolyzed protein, honey) / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), alcohol, acidulant, sweetener (sucralose), VB1
Serving Suggestions
- In a daily bento box
- With breakfast rice
- Inside onigiri
- With ochazuke
- As a topping on noodles
- As an ingredient in cooking
- With shōchū and hot water
Shiso's fragrance meets gentle sweetness —
a perfect balance.
Shiso's fragrance drifts softly through
a sweet-tart delight.
The depth of shiso,
letting the ume truly shine.
Kishū Nankō Ume Shiso Ume
An ultra low-salt shiso-pickled umeboshi with just 3% salt. Salt and tartness are kept gentle, making it mellow and approachable for everyone. The shiso drifts in quietly — sweet, lightly tart, equally at home as a snack or alongside a bowl of rice.
Ingredients
Ume, shiso, pickling ingredients (salt, reduced starch syrup, brewed vinegar, shiso extract) / alcohol, acidulant, sweeteners (sucralose, stevia), vegetable color, VB1, yucca extract, preservative (potassium sorbate)
Serving Suggestions
- As a snack
- With ochazuke
The fragrance of shiso blooms freely, bringing out the true character of the ume. Mild and easy to love, it suits all ages and finds its way naturally into everyday meals — a umeboshi you'll never tire of.
Ingredients
Ume, pickling ingredients (salt, fructose-glucose syrup, reduced starch syrup, shiso extract, brewed vinegar, fermented seasoning, hydrolyzed protein, honey) / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), vegetable color, alcohol, acidulant, sweetener (sucralose), VB1
Serving Suggestions
- In a daily bento box
- With breakfast rice
- Inside onigiri
- With ochazuke
- As a topping on noodles
The charm of the ingredients expressed simply and cleanly. Shiso's fragrance and ume's depth open gently with every bite — a quiet, refreshing tartness that never grows old. Wonderful on rice, and a natural companion in all kinds of cooking.
Ingredients
Ume, pickling ingredients (salt, shiso extract, brewed vinegar) / acidulant, vegetable color, VB1
Serving Suggestions
- In a daily bento box
- With breakfast rice
- Inside onigiri
- With ochazuke
- As a topping on noodles
The richness of katsuobushi and the tartness of ume —
a flavor of rare depth.
Kishū Nankō Ume Katsuo Ume
A flavorful katsuo umeboshi we recommend with full confidence. The umami of bonito and the tartness of ume come together in deep, harmonious balance — each bite opening into something rich and satisfying. A wonderful match for rice, onigiri, and ochazuke, this is a versatile umeboshi that belongs on every table.
Ingredients
Ume, shiso, bonito flakes, pickling ingredients (salt, fructose-glucose syrup, reduced starch syrup, brewed vinegar, fermented seasoning, hydrolyzed protein, honey) / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), vegetable color, alcohol, acidulant, sweetener (sucralose), VB1
Serving Suggestions
- In a daily bento box
- With breakfast rice
- Inside onigiri
- With ochazuke
Soft and round —
a mellow kind of delicious.
Kishū Nankō Ume Mellow Ume
Tartness kept gentle, while the ume's natural depth shines fully through. Low in salt and kind on the palate — for those who watch their sodium intake, this is an umeboshi you can reach for every day without a second thought. Easy and versatile, just as good on its own as it is folded into a dish.
Ingredients
Ume, pickling ingredients (salt, fructose-glucose syrup, reduced starch syrup, brewed vinegar, fermented seasoning, hydrolyzed protein) / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), alcohol, acidulant, sweetener (stevia), VB1
Serving Suggestions
- In a daily bento box
- With breakfast rice
- Inside onigiri
- With ochazuke
- As an ingredient in cooking
Truly, honestly sour —
umeboshi the old way.
Kishū Nankō Ume Sun-Dried Ume
Fully ripened Nankō Ume, carefully salt-cured and slowly sun-dried under open skies — a simple, honest umeboshi with nothing to hide. No added seasoning, no shortcuts. Just ume and salt, and the natural depth and fragrance that only time and sunlight can bring. The taste of tradition, exactly as it has always been.
Ingredients
Ume, salt
Serving Suggestions
- In a daily bento box
- With breakfast rice
- Inside onigiri
- With ochazuke
- With shōchū and hot water
Softened by the depth of black sugar —
a mellow Nankō Ume.
Kishū Nankō Ume Black Sugar & Black Vinegar Ume
Kishū Nankō Ume slowly marinated with black sugar made from Okinawan sugarcane, and black vinegar. Tartness kept gentle, salt at 8% — approachable and easy, even for those who find umeboshi too sharp. A quietly rich umeboshi with warmth and depth in every bite.
Ingredients
Ume, salt, sugars (black molasses, black sugar), brewed vinegar, fermented seasoning, hydrolyzed protein, black vinegar / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), alcohol, acidulant, sweetener (sucralose), VB1
Serving Suggestions
- As a snack
- With tea
Full of fruit, wrapped in konbu —
a refined and auspicious bite.
Kishū Nankō Ume Ume Yorokonbu
Plump, generous Nankō Ume wrapped in a delicate skin of domestic kelp powder set with konnyaku. The gentle sweet-tartness of umeboshi meets the umami of konbu — coming together into something quietly refined. A lucky little treasure, lovely as a gift and wonderful with tea.
Ingredients
Ume, processed kelp (brewed vinegar, fructose-glucose syrup, fermented seasoning, shredded kelp, konnyaku powder), salt, fructose-glucose syrup, reduced starch syrup, brewed vinegar, fermented seasoning, hydrolyzed protein, honey / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), alcohol, acidulant, sweetener (sucralose), VB1, thickening polysaccharides, glycerin, gardenia color
Serving Suggestions
- As a snack
- With tea
- As a gift