South Korea: Jeju tangerine exports to Japan began after a 7-year hiatus

Published 2024년 3월 13일

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The Korea Citrus Exporters Association and the Jeju Agricultural Cooperative are set to resume exports of Jeju tangerines to Japan after a seven-year hiatus. The organizations showcased Mandarin persimmons and new mini scent varieties at the 'FOODEX JAPAN 2024' exhibition, aiming to capitalize on the growing interest in Korea within Japan. Their goal is to position Jeju tangerines as a viable alternative to Japanese tangerines for Japanese consumers.

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The resumption of exports of Jeju tangerines to Japan, which had been suspended for seven years, has begun. The Korea Citrus Exporters Association (CEO Song Chang-gu, head of the Jeju Citrus Agricultural Cooperative) announced on the 13th that it plans to foster citrus farmers for export to Japan and promote pilot exports to Japan together with the Jeju Agricultural Cooperative. The Korea Citrus Export Association and the Jeju Agricultural Cooperative participated in the ‘FOODEX JAPAN 2024’ exhibition held in Tokyo, Japan from the 5th to the 8th and introduced Mandarin persimmons such as Hallabong and Cheonhyehyang and new varieties of mini scents to Japan. The Korea Citrus Export Association and Jeju Agricultural Cooperative decided to discuss export-related details with Japanese buyers who expressed interest in Jeju tangerines and processed tangerine products. CEO Song Chang-gu said, “We believe that now is the right time to resume exports to Japan as the Korean Wave spreads in ...

Source: JejuIlbo