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In the last three years, China's rapidly changing lifestyles and eating habits have resulted in a booming fast-food industry. Chinese consumers, especially those who live in large urban areas, have [...]

The need to maintain competitiveness without sacrificing quality was discussed during the 1998 European Frozen Vegetable Processors Conference in Belgium. Conference chairman Herwig Dejonghe opened the sessions with a speech on the need for cooperation within the industry, without sacrificing production standards. A study presented by Unilet Director Yves Ria was highlighted to the delegates who learned more about the import and export of frozen vegetables in Europe., Industry leaders at conference in Belgium study report on production, imports and exports produced by Unilet of France, and consider forming an association. Some countries need to consume more frozen [...]

Watsonville, CA, was considered as the frozen vegetable capital of the world in the early 1980s. The city's frozen vegetable industry, however, has suffered since the implementation of free trade as evidenced by the closure of Norcal Crosetti Foods' plant. Another reason for the industry's woes is the shift in US consumer buying patterns from frozen vegetables to fresh vegetables and salads. The consumption of broccoli and cauliflower has also dropped substantially.

The U.S. frozen vegetable industry offers a good example of an export success story. During the past 15 years, U.S. frozen vegetable exports rose 13 percent each year to further [...]

Fresh Exports Up 13 Percent in 1991 Through the first 6 months of 1991, the volume of fresh vegetable and melon exports increased 13 percent over the first half of [...]

Despite industry concerns, banning Brazilian soyabeans from the US is not necessary to prevent the spread of the highly contagious Asian rust fungus, the USDA said this week. Late last [...]

Markets remain hot for frozen french fries as more quick-service restaurants around the world lure new customers to fast-food fare. So it's no surprise that U.S. exports set another record [...]

French imports of frozen potato products were up 8% in 1995, mostly in the form of French fries. The main suppliers of frozen French fries to Europe are the Benelux countries, with the Netherlands the largest exporter in the world. France is the biggest European market for frozen foods with Belgium the main supplier of frozen vegetables to France. France is a top supplier of sweet corn to the remainder of the EU.

Japan Juicy Prospects for Orange Juice Imports Based on past experience with market liberalization, Japan's orange juice imports may rise rapidly this spring after import quotas are removed on April [...]

Japanese FF Consumption Advances 8.1%; Frozen Vegetable Imports Surge Again Tonnage nears 1.19-million as prepared foods dominate marketplace. Vegetables rank second in consumption, followed by fish. Paced by potatoes, USA [...]