Just one year after launching UMAMI SAUCE, we have reached a significant milestone:

🌎 Distribution in over 3,000+ retail stores nationwide, including at Whole Foods Market🛒

This remarkable expansion marks a new chapter in our mission to share the beauty of Japanese food with the world. From humble influencer beginnings to building a recognized brand, UMAMI SAUCE is redefining what’s possible for emerging food brands.

Why does “3,000” matter?

In the world of sauces and new food products, we believe that getting onto retail shelves requires more than just great taste — it demands trust, strong retail partnerships, and operational excellence.

We also recognized that many fast-growing food brands with tremendous potential can take several years to scale nationally and reach 3,000+ stores.

That’s why we’re proud — and honestly still a bit surprised — to have hit this milestone in our very first year of selling UMAMI SAUCE.

This achievement reflects not only passion for the product, but also the incredible support from our partners, kimono mom fans and  loyal customers who are helping to drive our mission forward.

Comment from Moe

“Being an influencer was just the beginning. Now, as a Japanese female entrepreneur in the U.S., I feel a bigger mission: to share the beauty of Japanese food with the world. I never imagined UMAMI SAUCE would grow this fast, and I’m deeply grateful to our partners, our team, and the amazing Kimono Mom community. This is just the start of our journey.”— Moe

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