The Japanese processed food market has traditionally been regarded as difficult to enter. However a the growing popularity of convenient and economical ready-to-eat meals which has opened up the market to foreign investors is being brought about by a combination of factors: The high-powered and fast-paced lifestyle of the stereotypical Japanese worker, the growing number of “single-person” households as well as the increasing popularity of convenience stores in Japan have all helped to fuel growth in Japan’s processed food market as an alternative to traditional home-cooked meals.
USDA, Japan – Food Processing Sector, 2012
Table of Contents
- Processed Foods
- Frozen Foods
- Consumption
- Production
- Imports
- Annual Report
- Expert Report
- Relevant Organisations and Trade Fairs