Japanese food producers target health-focused Aussies at expo

Gluten-free ramen noodles and tofu jerky were among the many products exhibited Monday by Japanese food companies appealing to health-conscious Australians at a Japanese food expo in Sydney.A record 22 companies participated in the Premium Japanese Food Showcase, an event hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization to help introduce food producers in Japan to potential importers, wholesalers and restaurants in Australia.According to JETRO, Australian consumers are sensitive to culinary trends such as gluten-free and organic foods. Moreover, they enjoy an average annual income roughly 1.…READ FULL ARTICLE