EUROPEAN SPECIALIST CURED AND SMOKED EXPORTERS SECURE GROWING NICHE EXPORT SALES IN JAPAN

European dried, cured and smoked meat producers are poised for a rapid expansion of export sales to Japan, with growing demand for such products that cannot be satisfied by Japanese specialist producers. According to the Japan Retailers Association, an increasing supply of dried, cured and smoked meat from Europe is whetting consumers’ appetites and fuelling additional demand, both for food service and home market segments. While some Japanese companies produce Parma-style ham, their limited capacity and the demand for historically authentic produce among ...


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