About The Wasabi Company
The Wasabi Company is the UK's only grower of fresh wasabi, cultivating this prized Japanese ingredient on farms in Dorset and Hampshire using mineral-rich water that mimics the plant's natural growing conditions. The company's origins trace back to a watercress farm operating since the 1850s - when a visiting chef remarked in 2010 that the only other crop he'd seen growing in similar conditions was wasabi in Japan, the seeds of a new venture were planted. Fresh wasabi rhizomes require at least 18 months to reach harvest, reflecting the patience and expertise required to produce this notoriously difficult crop outside Japan. The Wasabi Company has earned extraordinary recognition with 28 Gold Stars in the Great Taste Awards, including prestigious 3-star awards for their mustard, sauces, and sesame oil. Their award-winning Wasabi Label range brings authentic wasabi flavour to home kitchens through accessible products like Wasabi Mayonnaise and Wasabi Mustard, alongside Yuzu Mayonnaise and Yuzu Mustard featuring the fragrant Japanese citrus. The company is an Official Japanese Food and Ingredients Supporter as recognised by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, and supplies fresh wasabi to Michelin-starred restaurants and top chefs. From their base in Dorchester, Dorset, The Wasabi Company has established itself as a remarkable British success story in specialty food production.



