- 2024.09.23
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Retail Foods Annual
The retail industry in Japan remained stable despite the continued strength of the U.S. dollar vs. the Japanese yen. To drive demand, retailers have s……
- 2024.09.20
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Japan Registered Foreign GI Products to Boost Exports
On August 27, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) registered geographical indication (GI) protection for Pineapple H……
- 2024.09.17
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Rice Supply Shortage Disrupts Consumers in Japan
Throughout summer 2024, Japan has been grappling with a table rice shortage resulting in empty supermarket as demand outpaced production for the last ……
- 2024.08.09
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Japan Launches Greenhouse Gas Reduction Labeling System for Agricultural Products
On March 1, 2024, the Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) launched a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction labeling system for 23 do……
- 2024.07.11
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New Policies for Foreign Ag Labor in Japan
With the aging of the population and the decline in the number of people in rural areas, securing labor in the field of agriculture has become more ch……
- 2024.07.03
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Japan Increases Planned Butter TRQ but holds NFDM TRQs unchanged in JFY2024
On June 26, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries affirmed that it would increase the tariff-rate quota volumes for butter to 14,00……
- 2024.06.20
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Japan Proposes 29 Additional GI Protections for UK Food Items
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed 29 new geographical indications (GI) for UK food products, including lamb, bee……
- 2024.05.29
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Western Japan Hotel Market Update
Despite the challenges posed during COVID-19, Western Japan’s hotel industry has recovered to pre-pandemic levels largely due the influx of inbound tr……
- 2024.05.10
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Exporter Guide Annual
The Japanese food market was valued at $564 billion in 2022 with retail sales accounting for $327 billion (58 percent) and foodservice sales accountin……
- 2024.04.03
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Food Processing Ingredients Annual
This report highlights Japan’s food processing industry, notable trends, and a market snapshot of western Japan. The industry experienced a 4.1 percen……