date:Jun 30, 2016
e for grapes to 50%.
Meanwhile, the ministry is also looking to meet demand for out-of-season produce.
Appetite for grapes in greater China, for example, increases during the Lunar New Year period in January and February. Trouble is, they come into season in the summer and autumn in Japan.
So in addition to air-conditioned containers, the ministry intends to support the development of wrapping technology that would keep fruits and vegetables fresh, allowing exports at other times of the year.