Throw a chop on the barbie in Tokyo

Andrew Marshall
Updated April 12 2016 - 3:32pm, first published March 31 2016 - 4:00am
Japan imported just 8000 tonnes of Australian lamb and less than 4000t of mutton last year,  but its vibrant food scene makes it likely to become a much bigger sheepmeat consumer.
Japan imported just 8000 tonnes of Australian lamb and less than 4000t of mutton last year, but its vibrant food scene makes it likely to become a much bigger sheepmeat consumer.

JAPANESE shoppers are not normally known for their appetite for sheepmeat products, but changing consumer trends could see more lamb on their barbecues alongside Australian beef.

Andrew Marshall

National agribusiness writer for Fairfax Agricultural Media.

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