About House Foods
House Foods is the world's largest manufacturer of Japanese curry, founded in 1913 in Osaka by Seisuke Urakami as Urakami Shoten. The company began selling curry in 1926 and has become synonymous with authentic Japanese curry worldwide, known for iconic brands including Vermont Curry and Java Curry. The company's flagship Vermont Curry was introduced in 1963, revolutionising the Japanese curry market. At a time when curry was considered too spicy for children, House Foods created a mild curry using apples and honey that the whole family could enjoy. The name "Vermont" derives from a 1950s American health book that sparked a Japanese craze called the "Vermont Health System" featuring apple cider vinegar and honey. Vermont Curry became an instant hit despite initial retail scepticism, with production unable to keep pace with demand. Today, Vermont Curry remains Japan's number one selling curry roux, beloved by generations. In 2016, House Foods expanded by acquiring CoCo Ichibanya, Japan's largest curry restaurant chain with over 1,400 outlets globally. The company offers various curry roux products in mild, medium, and hot varieties, making authentic Japanese curry accessible for home cooking. At Grocefully, we help UK shoppers compare House Foods curry prices across major supermarkets and Asian food stores. Whether you prefer mild Vermont Curry or spicier Java Curry, find the best prices on authentic Japanese curry roux.