Based in Minabe Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Kishu Honjo Umeyoshi Co., Ltd. specializes in the cultivation, processing, and sales of Nanko-ume plums. The company began producing umeboshi (pickled plums) in 1971 as "Umeyoshi Farm Food Division" and was incorporated in 1986.In 2010, it established its mail-order division, "Suga no Sato," to reach a broader customer base. Carrying on the founder Yoshikichi spirit of "serious dedication," the company oversees every step from soil preparation to 
harvesting, processing, and sales. Products that meet stringent quality standards are awarded the "Kishu Special Umeboshi Certification Mark," a testament to their excelence. Committed to preserving local nature and culture, Kishu Honjo Umeyoshi continues to provide safe, delicious ume products.