Pre-order period: 24-31 Mar 2026
Delivery or pickup period: 3-4 Apr 2026
🍍 SAROMA Pineapple Beef — A Wagyu Legend from the Shores of Lake Saroma, Hokkaido
Lake Saroma — Hokkaido's Eastern Natural Paradise
On the eastern coast of Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Okhotsk, lies the town of Saroma — home to Lake Saroma, Japan's third-largest lake and its largest brackish water lake. The crisp Okhotsk air, generous sunshine, and dramatic day-night temperature swings create an ideal environment for cattle farming. Across approximately 400 hectares of sweeping pastureland, the Top Farm Group raises some 14,000 head of cattle, including their prized Japanese Black Wagyu brand — Saroma Wagyu.
Pineapple-Fermented Feed — The Secret Behind "Pineapple Beef"
What sets SAROMA Pineapple Beef apart is its proprietary lactic acid-fermented feed. The farm processes pineapple and sugarcane bagasse through lactic acid fermentation to create a naturally sweet, aromatic feed supplement. Combined with farm-grown grass and silaged dent corn, this feed is carefully calibrated to each stage of the animal's growth.
The benefits of this pineapple-fermented feed:
• Enhanced lean meat umami: The fermented feed intensifies the savoury depth of the red meat
• Superior gut health: Activates beneficial microorganisms in the cattle's digestive system
• Zero gamey odour: A healthy gut drastically reduces ammonia, resulting in clean-tasting, odour-free beef
The Golden Trilogy of Flavour
While most premium beef is judged solely on marbling grade, Saroma Wagyu pursues a higher philosophy of taste — the perfect harmony of lean umami, marble richness, and "wagyu-kou" (the distinctive heated wagyu aroma).
The fine fat marbling (known as "sashi") characteristic of Japanese Black cattle delivers tenderness and melt-in-mouth texture. The pineapple-enhanced lean meat adds layers of rich, meaty flavour. When heated, the prized "wagyu-kou" aroma emerges — a flavour signature that sets Saroma Wagyu apart from the rest.
Birth to Plate — Integrated Production
Unlike the industry norm of separating breeding and fattening operations, Top Farm practices fully integrated production — managing each animal from 2 months of age through to shipping at 28 months (~850 kg), all within the same farming group. This rare approach ensures unmatched consistency in quality and complete traceability.
Japan's First Farm HACCP + JGAP Dual Certification
Top Farm holds the distinction of being Japan's first beef cattle operation to achieve Farm HACCP certification, alongside JGAP (Japan Good Agricultural Practices) accreditation.
Farm highlights:
• Proprietary Cattle Management System: Every animal is assigned a unique ID tracking lineage, weight progression, vaccinations, feed history, and medical records — delivering maximum traceability
• Animal Welfare Excellence: Each cow enjoys twice the national standard living space, with automated ventilation and cold-weather protection systems
• Circular Agriculture: Manure is processed through advanced ERS (rapid fermentation drying) systems and recycled as fertiliser for the farm's own pastures, embodying sustainable agriculture
World-Recognised Quality
Saroma Wagyu's excellence extends beyond Japan, with exports to the EU, Dubai, and Taiwan. The brand was also selected as a food supplier for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics — a testament to its world-class standards.
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*This product does not include pineapple.
*Photo for reference only.
