Curry in hot demand: Japan's House to expand production in China

Top roux producer to add line at Zhejiang plant for Vermont Curry

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Curry rice, a hugely popular dish in Japan, was not widely known in China when House Foods began providing roux in 1997. (Photo from House Foods Group website) 

HIDEKI SHINOHARA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's House Foods Group will expand production of curry roux in China, responding to the increasing popularity of the dish.

The top curry producer in Japan will invest 1.3 billion yen ($11.4 million) to add a new line at its factory in Zhejiang Province, increasing capacity by 35%. Commencing work within the year, House Foods expects the Chinese expansion to go online in 2023.

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