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Murakami Farm Reports Surge in Sales of Broccoli Super Sprouts in Taiwan Mar. 30, 2026. - Murakami Farm Co., Ltd. has announced that its sales of Broccoli Super Sprouts in Taiwan, produced under a licensing agreement with Taiwanese company Greenvines, doubled in fiscal year 2025 compared to the previous year. This marks a significant milestone for Murakami Farm's first overseas licensing venture. With a leading market share in Japan's sprout industry, Murakami Farm initially entered a […]
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