Fukushima peaches to be exported to Thailand

 (Organic Slant) Peaches produced in Fukushima are to be exported. Buyers from Thailand say they are satisfied with the testing procedure that the Fukushima prefectural government has in place.

In the meeting with the buyers from Thailand invited by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) peaches grown and harvested in Fukushima Prefecture will be exported to Thailand starting late August 2012. This will be the second case of Fukushima produce to be exported overseas, after the Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant accident, following the rice, it will be the first for peaches.

The peaches will be tested for radioactive materials at a laboratory in Japan designated by the Thai government, and as soon as the safety is confirmed they will be delivered by air.

The group of Thai buyers visited the prefectural government office on August 9, and was briefed on the situation of testing for radioactive materials and on the characteristics of the taste [of the peaches]. One of the buyers was eager to sell the peaches in Thailand, saying “I’m convinced of the safety after seeing the testing process in Fukushima. People in Thailand trust goods made in Japan. Peaches are delicious, and I’m looking forward to promoting and selling a lot of them.”

After the Fukushima nuclear accident, East Asian countries including China, Korea and Taiwan have stopped importing the produce from Fukushima Prefecture. Before the March 11, 2011 disaster, Thailand had been importing the peaches from Fukushima.

It seems Hong Kong is once again the one who import those radioactive agricultural products.

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