Category Archives: Japan

Chinese Fortune Cookies Originated From Japan

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Edward Noon

This is an interesting article from the Herald Tribune which claims that the Fortune Cookie actually has its origins in Japan.  No wonder after all these years travelling to China I have yet to have a fortune cookie.  Technorati Tags: … Continue reading →

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China Broccoli And Cauliflower Update

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Edward Noon

Here is an update on the broccoli and cauliflower situation in China from my China friend.  Broccoli North areas – Shandong Province Harvest so poor we can consider this as no harvest, nothing to offer. Middle Eastern China – Zhejiang … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Japan Sells Outdated Salads

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Edward Noon

McDonald’s Holding Co. (Japan) announced on Tuesday that 4 of their franchises were selling outdated salads, yoghurt and shakes, altering the best before dates.  This is just another incidence of food safety that has hit Japan recently.   I guess one … Continue reading →

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Japan Tobacco To Acquire Frozen Food Maker Katokichi

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Edward Noon

Japan Tobacco has announced its interest in acquiring frozen  food maker Katokichi for about $1 billion (US) dollars.  After completion Japan Tobacco and Nissan would be folded into Katokichi.  See the complete article in Bloomberg.  Technorati Tags: Noon International, Japan … Continue reading →

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Is China The Problem – Food Safety

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Edward Noon

The “Made in China” just won’t go away and food from China is no exception.  Today I heard and I cannot substantiate that Trader Joe’s has made the decision not to use frozen vegetables from China.  If it is true, … Continue reading →

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Frozen Vegetables Are Food Safe

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Edward Noon

How safe is our imported frozen vegetables from China, Thailand, Viet Nam, India etc.? Frozen vegetables are probably the safest food we can eat from a Food Safety point of view.  When we deal with a China supplier we ensure … Continue reading →

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What Will China CIQ Logo Do For Me? Not Much

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Edward Noon

Okay now we have the China CIQ logo, what value will it have for me, the consumer?  Not much. In the U.S. we have the USDA logo or bug that certifies meats, chickens etc.  What value does it have to … Continue reading →

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