Vietnamese fruits have great opportunities to enter Japan

Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing their products at "Foodex Japan 2022," the 47th edition of a leading food and beverage exhibition in Japan that opened on March 8. 

First held in 1976, Foodex Japan is the largest international food and beverage exhibition in Japan. The event attracts great attention from companies around the world as it is a good opportunity to promote the export of agricultural and food products to this Northeast Asian market.

Apart from Vietnam, this year’s exhibition brings together businesses from tens of other countries and territories worldwide.

Saitou Yaso, a Japanese food importer, said that it is great to bring Vietnamese fruits to Japan, saying the two countries should step up the exchange of agricultural products. “The relations between Japan and Vietnam are getting better and better. Therefore, we must cooperate to promote the exchange of agricultural products between the two countries,” he stressed.

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

Ta Duc Minh, Trade Consular at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, said all of the Vietnamese farm produce and food exhibited have met Japan’s food hygiene and safety regulations and been exported to the country via the official channel.

He emphasised the target of adding more Vietnamese products to Japan’s retail system. Foodex Japan 2022 is scheduled to last until March 11.