Koizumi asks PH to begin importing Japanese grapes

[Starmix]

According to the report, Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with his Philippine counterpart, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., in Manila on Thursday and asked the Southeast Asian country to begin importing Japanese grapes, including the renowned Shine Muscat variety.

The report also stated that after the meeting, Koizumi told reporters online that the Philippine official showed a positive response about holding technical talks for Japanese grape imports.

Last month, Koizumi was asked by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki to prioritize expanding Japanese grape exports over establishing a production license system for Japanese luxury brand grapes.

In addition, Japan's agriculture ministry is considering such a system due to concerns that these grapes are being grown abroad without permission.

Source: PNA (Jiji Press)
Japan's agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi (Jiji Press photo)

 

[kit_hung]

According to the report, Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with his Philippine counterpart, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., in Manila on Thursday and asked the Southeast Asian country to begin importing Japanese grapes, including the renowned Shine Muscat variety.

Japan's move to ask the Philippines to start importing their grapes, especially Shine Muscat, is a very smart business move. They want to expand the market and showcase the quality of their fruits. If the Philippines accepts, it will be a win-win because they will get fresh and unique fruits and Japan will expand their market internationally. This is like a partnership to strengthen agriculture and trade on both sides and it could open doors for other products as well.

 

[Starmix]

The Ph government has started importing grapes from Japan, but they have not yet reached in the city where I live. We expect these grapes to be displayed here in our malls and fruitstands in December.