Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Japan: Banana sales reveal upward curve

July 7, 2009 - Mainichi Daily News

Japan's banana imports are rising sharply, despite an overall decline in fruit consumption, to become the nation's favorite fruit in terms of household spending.

Bananas are apparently gaining popularity among today's budget conscious consumers for their low price and nutritional content. Import volumes hit an all-time high of 1.09 million tons in 2008, a year-on-year increase of 12.6 percent, ... read more...

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