Japan’s Household Dining Undergoes Major Shift as Frozen Foods and Male Cooking Rise Ferre KeiraJune 23, 202601.8K views As dual-income households rise in Japan, eating habits are shifting toward frozen foods and ready-made meals, while increasing male participation in cooking reflects changing family roles and a stronger focus… Read more
Rising Prices Mask Weak Demand in Japan Confectionery Market Ferre KeiraMay 14, 202602.1K views Japan’s confectionery market continues to post steady retail growth, but production volumes have been declining for consecutive years. Rising prices and cost pressures are reducing purchasing volumes, signaling a structural… Read more
Japan’s Ready-Made Meal Market Grows 1.5 Times in 20 Years Ferre KeiraMay 7, 202602.1K views Japan’s ready-made meal (sozai) market continues to expand as dual-income households rise and demographic changes reshape consumer behavior. The market is projected to grow 1.5 times over the past two… Read more
Are People Eating Less Fruit? Japan’s Consumption Halves Over 50 Years Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202602K views Despite strong agricultural exports, fruit consumption in Japan continues to decline. Over the past 50 years, per capita intake has fallen by half, reflecting changing eating habits. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Convenience Economy Drives Growth in Ready-to-Eat Foods Market Seen at $700 Billion by 2034 Derrick SmithApril 17, 20260667 views Driven by a growing working population and increasingly fast-paced lifestyles, demand for ready-to-eat foods continues to rise, expanding overall market size. International market research firms estimate that the global market… Read more
Japan Food Exports Hit Record High as Beef and Green Tea Drive Growth Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202602.1K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports continue to grow steadily, with beef, green tea, and sake rapidly emerging as new drivers of overall export expansion. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
Japan’s Natto Exports Triple as Global Demand Continues to Rise Ferre KeiraApril 9, 202602.2K views As Japan’s tourism industry rebounds and global health awareness grows, natto is rapidly expanding into international markets. Export volumes have reached record highs, highlighting the global appeal of this traditional… Read more
Desserts Become Luxury Goods! Cocoa Price Surge Pushes Chocolate into High-Cost Era Derrick SmithMarch 26, 20260672 views According to Statista, cocoa prices stayed between $2 and $3/kg from 2016, rose to $7.33 in 2024, and are estimated to peak at $8 in 2025. Prices may drop slightly… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260302 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
Brown Rice Gains Popularity for Health Benefits; Online Searches Up 24% Over the Past Decade Ferre KeiraMarch 19, 202602K 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