Summary
We have deepened our understanding of frozen foods through the creation of this website.
With our particular cooking method and seasoning, we can easily eat delicious food in a short time at any time. It was also a great stocking stuffer for us when we could not go out due to the COVID-19.
As We researched frozen foods, I realized that the fresh foods we usually eat are made possible by improvements in technology and the efforts of companies.
Today's diets are filled with fruits and vegetables after harvesting and fish after landing. We are also blessed to be able to taste foods and dishes that are not produced in our own countries.
However, in the future, as global warming progresses, there is a possibility that the amount of food harvested will decrease. In this case, freezing technology may be our salvation.
Humans need to eat to survive. For this reason, we need to store and freshly transport food. There are different harvest times in Japan and overseas, and various foods are produced in different regions. If we can harvest and store a large amount of food at the time when it is most needed, we can help each other between regions and countries. Of course, energy is needed for storage and transportation, and We think our generation needs to think about that issue in the future.
To eat is to live. A smile when food tastes good is a sign of happiness. We are grateful that freezing technology will continue to evolve and support our fulfilling dietary life.
About Frozen Food
Frozen foods are foods that are stored at temperatures below -18°C. The main attraction of frozen foods is that they have an excellent shelf life. For this reason, frozen foods are expected to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Although some people may be hesitant to put them on their tables, frozen foods are easy and tasty to eat and contain sufficient nutrition. Each manufacturer is working to develop products that meet the needs of customers.
Advancement of Freezing Technology
A century has passed since Ihei Kuzuhara opened the door to the history of freezing technology in Japan. Freezing technology has evolved greatly over the years, including the long-term preservation of fish catches in distant-sea fisheries.
As rapid freezing technology of a level far beyond that of conventional technology, such as the brine and air blasting methods, became widespread in Japan, frozen foods began to be manufactured.
The most important feature of quick freezing is that the time required to pass through the maximum ice crystal formation temperature zone is greatly reduced. Concerns about quality deterioration caused by moisture in the food turning into ice grains and damaging the food have been eliminated.
Quick freezing technology is now being used not only in the food and fishery industries, but also in logistics, medicine, and local development. It will become a familiar part of our daily lives.
In addition, new freezing technologies, such as freeze-drying and proton freezing, have emerged as further updates to quick freezing. We can't take our eyes off the future evolution!
Domestic and International Markets
The brand strategy of each manufacturer has made it possible for us to purchaseafer and more secure frozen foods at lower prices. As a result of consumer feedback, products are renewed or new products are created, and improvements are made over and over again.
Frozen foods have also become popular in other countries. Unlike in Japan, frozen foods seem to be served on tables as a matter of course.
There are stores where you can enjoy such global frozen foods in Japan.
Problems in Frozen Food Industry
The main challenges for the frozen food industry are power and logistics.
Freezing something requires a certain amount of electricity. Today, consumers are more concerned about energy conservation, but as Japan relies on thermal power for most of its electricity generation, consuming a huge amount of power should not be a good thing.
Another concern about environmental impact is the use of freon. Freon destroys the ozone layer above the atmosphere and have a serious impact on the global environment. Herefore, there is a need for the cold food industry to switch to alternative freon.