Why does Aichi Prefecture have a 95% share of the national market for shrimp crackers? 【Basic Knowledge】

What is the relationship between Aichi Prefecture's Isshiki Town, which has a 95% domestic share and is the number one in production, and shrimp crackers?

■Is Aichi Prefecture really the top producer of shrimp crackers? Aichi Prefecture ranks first in both production and consumption, accounting for about 95% of the domestic market share. Approximately 70% of this production comes from two cities, Hekinan and Nishio, which face Chita Bay, and it is deeply rooted as a representative industry of the region. ■Where is the birthplace of shrimp crackers? Ichinomiya Town in Nishio City is known as the birthplace of shrimp crackers. It is said that shrimp crackers made primarily from Akashi shrimp, caught in Mikawa Bay, were born in the mid-Meiji era, and currently, about 60% of the shrimp crackers in Japan are produced in this town. ■I see, the flavor changes between hand-baked and machine-baked! There are two methods for producing shrimp crackers: hand-baking, which uses plenty of fresh shrimp, and machine-baking, which is done automatically by machines. Hand-baked crackers are said to have a rich shrimp flavor, and their irregular sizes and shapes are also part of their appeal. Our company is based in this Ichinomiya Town and works with many local shrimp cracker manufacturers. Please feel free to consult with us.

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