The Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Small Business
MEDIA RELEASE Friday 11 April 2014
NEW VARIETIES OF SUSHI RICE A SHOWSTOPPER NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, said the NSW Government and rice growers are helping to meet Australia’s growing demand for sushi, by increasing production of short-grain varieties to be used in the popular Japanese dish. Ms Hodgkinson, who has this week meet with industry officials and rice growers at the Sydney Royal Easter Show to discuss opportunities for the important sector, said the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has been working closely with SunRice to develop suitable and sustainable varieties of sushi rice in response to increased demand. “NSW consumers are following the international trend of swapping sandwiches for sushi,” Ms Hodgkinson said. “Ninety-nine per cent of all rice grown in Australia is grown in NSW, contributing more than $1 billion to the State’s economy. “It is estimated Australians enjoy more than one million serves of sushi each year and it is now a hugely popular take-away food option as people seek a healthy, alternate low GI, low salt and low-fat diet. “This huge increase in sushi consumption has bolstered demand for sushi rice production, which is why the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government has increased research in this area to ensure our growers are properly equipped to meet this demand.” Ms Hodgkinson said researchers at DPI’s Yanco Agricultural Institute are developing two short grain replacement varieties of sushi rice that will be earlier maturing, with good yield potential and can be sown later giving growers more options. “This kind of research is vital to maintain the State’s outstanding reputation in producing rice which meets domestic and global market requirements and is seen as a clean and green product,” Ms Hodgkinson said. “The research is part of a partnership between DPI, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and SunRice, which funds rice breeding, molecular markers and grain quality research for the Australian rice industry.” SunRice general manager consumer markets, David Keldie, said Australia has seen an increase in demand for sushi style rice varieties that will continue to grow in response to worldwide adoption of sushi as a healthy and convenient food. “There are about 65,000 sushi outlets internationally, far outstripping the growth of fast food restaurants,” Mr Keldie said.
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