Japan's taste for frozen vegetables keeps door wide open for imports.

Author(s) : NIELSON N., LU Y.-C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Frozen vegetable imports have increased from 242,000 tonnes in 1982 to 480,000 tonnes in 1991 with foreign sourced products, notably from the USA, accounting for 80%. Potatoes were the principal import followed by corn, soybean and other beans. The use of these vegetables is reviewed in some detail. A list of the major Japanese importers and the import distribution chain are also given. G.R.S.

Details

  • Original title: Japan's taste for frozen vegetables keeps door wide open for imports.
  • Record ID : 1994-1290
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy
  • Source: Quick frozen Foods int. - vol. 34 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1993/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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