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- Kazuhito Ito
- August 31, 2026
Even when U.S. consumers tighten their budgets, they do not eliminate pleasure. They often replace a major splurge with...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 27, 2026
When sake and shochu struggle to expand in the United States, the constraint is often not quality. It is uncertainty...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 26, 2026
More U.S. consumers recognize yuzu, but recognition does not automatically produce repeat purchases or healthy retail...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 24, 2026
Young Americans have not stopped wanting connection. Many are stepping back from expensive, loud, alcohol-centered...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 20, 2026
GLP-1 adoption may alter not only dieting behavior but also how shoppers think about quantity and food quality. Food...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 19, 2026
U.S. food inflation may have moderated, but shopper behavior has not simply reverted. Food Dive's coverage of an Acosta...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 17, 2026
Japanese provenance alone does not guarantee that a U.S. shopper will pick a product off the shelf. The Food...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 5, 2026
The U.S. functional beverage market is moving beyond a vague promise of being “better for you” toward a competition...
- Kazuhito Ito
- August 5, 2026
Convenience in the U.S. food market is becoming more than a time-saving feature; it is increasingly a reason to buy....
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 30, 2026
What You Will Learn Sourcing Japanese condiments for U.S. foodservice requires buyers to evaluate more than flavor....
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 30, 2026
Bringing sake, shochu, and awamori to the U.S. market requires more than a compelling product. Importers and buyers...
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 29, 2026
What You Will Learn When selling Japanese snacks in the United States, deciding whether to purchase from a U.S.-based...
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 29, 2026
On July 22, 2026, The Food Institute reported that fast-food chains are leaning on sauces and dips to create...
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 29, 2026
In the U.S. foodservice and retail market, consumers are still looking for small, affordable ways to feel a little...
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 28, 2026
Importing Japanese food products into the United States requires more than FDA approval. Businesses must address...
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 28, 2026
What You Will Learn Sourcing matcha for the U.S. market in 2026 requires more than finding a product with good color...
- Kazuhito Ito
- July 28, 2026
Eater NY's July 24 restaurant closing roundup reported that Wasabi Japanese Restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is...
