Vietnamese products expected to penetrate deeply into Japan’s retail system

Vietnamese banana put up for sale at a supermarket in Japan (Photo: VNA)

Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnamese enterprises are showcasingtheir products at "Foodex Japan 2022,"the 47th edition of a leading food and beverage exhibition in Japan that openedon March 8.

Apart from Vietnam, this year’s exhibition, first heldin 1976, brings together businesses from tens of other countries andterritories worldwide.

Saitou Yaso, a Japanese food importer, told theVietnam News Agency (VNA) that it is great to bring Vietnamese fruits to Japan,saying the two countries should step up the exchange of agricultural products.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam said althoughmany firms are unable to participate in the exhibition due to the COVID-19pandemic, there are still diverse Vietnamese products on display, expressinghis belief that the products will satisfy local tastes.

Ta Duc Minh, Trade Consular at the Vietnamese Embassyin Japan, said all of the Vietnamese farm produce and food exhibited have metJapan’s food hygiene and safety regulations and been exported to the countryvia the official channel.

He emphasised the target of adding more Vietnameseproducts to Japan’s retail system.

Foodex Japan 2022 is scheduled to last until March 11./.

VNA