Japan hopes to expand sales to North America through Mexican processed scallops

게시됨 2024년 4월 1일

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In a strategic move to explore new markets for its scallops, Japan, through the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), facilitated a visit by representatives from fourteen Japanese companies to three seafood processing plants in Ensenada, Mexico. This initiative was aimed at showcasing the scallop shelling process, with each Mexican plant receiving a ton of frozen scallops from Hokkaido, Japan, for demonstration purposes. This effort is part of Japan's broader strategy to diversify its scallop export markets, especially in light of China's reduced imports following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant incident. Ensenada, with its proximity to the lucrative U.S. market, FDA export certification, and established seafood processing capabilities, presents a promising gateway for Japan's scallop industry to access American consumers, who view scallops as a luxury item.

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Fourteen Japanese companies visited three seafood processing plants in Ensenada on Mexico's west coast to watch the scallop shelling process. The visit was sponsored by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and ended on the 23rd. The agency provided each processing plant with one ton of frozen scallops from Hokkaido (Japan’s northernmost main island) and provided information on processing methods and equipment. suggestion. Seafood processor Atenea en el Mar exports about 40 tons of clams and abalone each month. This is the first time the company has processed scallops from Japan, and it will need to increase its staff once scallop processing officially begins. Scallops are gaining traction in the United States and are considered a luxury food. In 2023, Japan's scallop exports exceeded 81,000 tons, down nearly 40% year-on-year. China stopped importing seafood from Japan after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant discharged treated wastewater in August last year. ...

출처: Foodmate