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【News】 Technology for longer shelf life of prepared pears developed in Aomori prefecture (May 24, 2016)
Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute of the Aomori Prefectural Technology Center, based at Rokunohe-machi, Aomori prefecture, has developed a new technology of preserving prepared pears for a long time, which are pared and cut into pieces, aiming to promote the use of preserved pears by confectionery and other businesses. After a pack of sliced pear pieces is vacuumed for preventing from turning brown, it is heated to restrain oxidization, which is thereafter cooled down to stop softening of the pear pieces. If the cooled package of pear pieces is kept at 4 degree C in a refrigerator, browning of the pieces will be prevented in two months. “Preserved pear will … Continue reading
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【People】 Shoji Tamura – the first Japanese to win Pomme d’Or in the International Cider Fair in Frankfurt (May 18, 2016)
Tamura Cidre Sweet and Tamura Cidre Brut produced by Shoji Tamura, 58, of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, were awarded the Pomme d’Or prize in the International Cider Fair Apfelwein Weltweit held in Frankfurt, Germany, in April. Tamura became the first Japanese to win the prize, only three years after the products were put on sale. Tamura, head of Tamura Farm, produces the brands of cider – sparkling wine made of apples – at his farm, giving weight on flavor and aroma. Talking happily about the prize, Tamura said: “Japanese cider is recognized internationally. Now I can be confident of the quality (of the products).” Born in 1958 as a son of … Continue reading
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【News】 Owls, grass voles’ natural enemy, come back to apple orchards in Hirosaki-shi, Aomori prefecture (May 20, 2016)
Owls, natural enemies of the Japanese grass voles, have come back to apple orchards in Hirosaki-shi, Aomori prefecture. Damages of apple trees caused by the grass voles were so serious at the orchards. By the last year, members of an apple producers’ group had fastened about 70 nesting boxes for the owls on the apple trees. Thirteen pairs of owls built their nests at the birdhouses and hollows of the trees this spring, where 35 baby birds hatched from eggs. At the apple orchards where owls built their nests, farmers have felt that the number of grass voles is decreasing. “Owls’ effect” has been brought about in the orchards. Behind … Continue reading
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【News】 Member farmers of Inashiki Agricultural Cooperative celebrate the debut of GI Mark-labeled “Edosaki-pumpkins” in the market, Ibaraki prefecture (May 19, 2016)
“Edosaki-pumpkin” producers’ organization of Inashiki Agricultural Cooperative (JA), based at Inashiki-shi, Ibaraki prefecture, celebrated the first shipment of members’ products this year on May 18, since the “Edosaki-pumpkin” was registered last December under the Geographical Indication (GI) Protection System in Japan, which was founded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in June 2015. The “Edosaki-pumpkin” was authorized by MAFF as a GI product earlier than any other applicants. A MAFF-authorized GI label was affixed on each package of the pumpkins. In commemoration of the first marketing of the GI marked pumpkins, JA Inashiki has prepared a new brochure of the products and special flags to further promote … Continue reading
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【News】 Watermelon producers being evacuated to greenhouses continue shipment of their products in Kumamoto prefecture (May 19, 2016)
In Mashiki-machi, Kumamoto prefecture, shipment of watermelons, special products of the prefecture, has been continuing although most of the producers had their houses heavily damaged or collapsed by the powerful earthquakes striking the town on Aril 14 and 16. Some of those producers have been evacuated to their greenhouse for growing watermelons, while others are staying in their automobiles. One month has passed since the earthquake hardly hit the town, but it is still difficult for them to work out a plan for revitalizing their life. Nevertheless, producers maintain their hard working saying “We cannot afford to be depressed so many days.” Yuichi Murakami, 47, is a farmer growing watermelons … Continue reading
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