The Philippines’ banana producers are urging Japanese retailers to raise banana prices, due to the increasing burden of rising production and logistics costs. Last week, the Philippine embassy in Tokyo […]
lun 13/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Japan’s recent potato shortages have led fast food giants like McDonald’s and Mos Burger to suspend their sales of French fries, while Burger King Japan is now replacing fries with […]
mer 25/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Despite weather problems limiting production, Mediterranean kiwi fruit continues to be appreciated all over the world thanks to its superior quality and taste. Funded by the EU, CSO Italy, and […]
jeu 27/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
The West Australian avocado sector has made new efforts to boost exports to Japan. The state government partnered with the local avocado industry through Hort Innovation, Avocados Australia and Austrade […]
mar 25/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Foodex Japan 2022 will take place from 8 to 11 March 2022, at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall, in Tokyo.
mer 05/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Japan’s mandarin production continues to be hit by labour shortages and reduced consumption, according to a report by USDA. Shipping challenges and rising prices are also projected to reduce consumption […]
lun 27/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
California’s plums have gained access to the lucrative Japanese market, as long as the sector can overcome a series of phytosanitary barriers. The California Fresh Fruit Association made the announcement […]
mar 31/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Japan’s dominance of Asia’s Shine Muscat table grape market is waning as neighbouring countries ramp up production. Indeed, China now has 53,000 ha dedicated to the variety and South Korea […]
mer 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Elderly Japanese farmers eagerly anticipate the first mass-produced, lightweight farm robot XAG R150 to help their endeavours. The XAG R150 unmanned ground vehicle, launched in June, is designed as a […]
ven 25/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
A report in Japan has found that almost all of the 17 prefectures required to test food products for radiation due to the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident are also […]
mar 25/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Réussir Fruits et Légumes
Japanese imports of fresh fruit dropped 8% y-o-y to 112,100 tons during February 2021. The reason for the fall is attributed to the global reefer container shortage. US imports were […]
jeu 29/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
