The second part of a feature examining major manufacturers’ responses to claims that Chinese ingredients account for 90% of the ingredients used in canned fruit. Some companies refused interviews or provided no answer, while the feature questions the reality of Chinese ingredients through a list naming the companies involved.
Following the first part’s coverage of the use of ingredients from China, this feature examines the use of Chinese fruit in canned and frozen foods made by major manufacturers, using a list naming the companies involved. It again emphasizes the widespread distribution of canned fruit from China. はごろもフーズ was reportedly found to use Chinese fruit in some canned products.
Many companies acknowledged using ingredients from China but declined to identify specific products. Some disclose countries of origin on their websites, while others said they do not track the country of origin of all ingredients. 味の素 discloses the countries of origin for many ingredients, but some derivative products use ingredients from China. In some cases, 江崎グリコ provides only limited information on countries of origin. 国分グループ本社 explained that the volume it handles is so large that listing the origin of all ingredients would be difficult.