Brown Rice Gains Popularity for Health Benefits; Online Searches Up 24% Over the Past Decade Ferre Keira2026-03-1901.9K views The trend toward healthier eating is driving renewed interest in brown rice. According to Japan’s Brown Rice Food White Paper 2025, online searches for brown rice have increased by 24%… Read more
Japan’s Breakfast Market Hits Record High as Brunch Boom Fuels Dining Industry Growth Ferre Keira2026-03-1901.9K views Changing lifestyles and proactive industry expansion have pushed Japan’s breakfast market to a record high in 2025, with demand continuing to rise. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s breakfast market is… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie Howard2026-03-190235 views Amid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over… Read more
Japan Promotes “100-Year Food” Program to Preserve Regional Culinary Traditions Ferre Keira2026-03-1202K views Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is promoting the “100-Year Food” program to preserve and pass down regional food traditions that have been maintained within local communities for generations. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Japan’s Decaffeinated Coffee Imports Hit Record High Ferre Keira2026-03-0502.2K views Amid rising health awareness and the continued popularity of coffee culture, Japan’s decaffeinated coffee imports reached 5,632 tons in 2025, setting a new all-time high. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Driven… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural and Food Exports Hit Record High for 13th Straight Year Ferre Keira2026-03-0502.1K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports rose 12.8% year-on-year to a record ¥1.7 trillion in 2025, marking the 13th consecutive annual increase, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries… Read more
Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Surge Past $8.5 Billion, Record High Ferre Keira2026-03-0502K views According to statistics from the Vietnam Customs Department, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $8.5 billion in 2025, up 19.8% from the previous year, setting a new record and highlighting… Read more
Dining Like a Local: Japan’s Sushi Spending Trends and Regional Specialties Uncovered Ferre Keira2026-02-2602.2K views As inbound tourism to Japan surges, sushi tops travelers’ must-eat lists. New survey data reveals Japanese diners’ favorite toppings and the regions best known for premium seafood. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Frozen Food Usage in Japan Shows Slight Increase Amid Rising Prices Ferre Keira2026-02-2602.4K views A 2025 survey by the Japan Frozen Food Association shows a slight rise in frozen food usage. The main factors were rising prices for fresh vegetables and convenience. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Hamamatsu Tops Japan in Household Gyoza Spending for Third Consecutive Year Ferre Keira2026-02-1202.1K views Hamamatsu City tops Japan in household gyoza spending for 2025, marking its third consecutive year as the nation’s favorite gyoza city. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to the latest household… Read more