- 2023.12.20
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Citrus Annual
Japan’s MY 2022/23 mandarin production recovers from last year’s historically lowest production. However, overall Japanese citrus planted area and pro……
- 2023.12.15
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Prime Minister Office Publishes Agriculture Policy Priorities for Government Economic Package
The Government of Japan announced a new economic stimulus package of 17 trillion yen ($113 billion) on November 2, 2023. To fund the economic package,……
- 2023.12.15
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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……
- 2023.12.15
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The Revised Clean Wood Act to be Enacted from April 2025
Japan has decided to fully enact the revised Clean Wood Act from April 1, 2025.
- 2023.12.14
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Japan 259th Food Safety Group
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for 5 agricultural chemicals (Flonicamid, F……
- 2023.12.12
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Food Inflation Presents Challenges and Opportunities
Following more than two decades of flat or declining prices, the Japanese economy has experienced sustained price rises over the past year and a half ……
- 2023.12.03
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Biofuels Annual
In March 2023, Japan updated its transport biofuel standards. Japan will maintain annual target volume of on-road bioethanol at 824 million liters til……
- 2023.11.27
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Non-Alcohol Beverage Market Update 2023
Japan’s non-alcoholic beverage market is estimated at $40 billion with around $1 billion coming from imports. The United States is the largest supplie……
- 2023.11.13
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Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development, production, and use of agricultural biote……
- 2023.11.09
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for Single Malt Welsh Whisky from UK
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) proposed to recognize Single Malt Welsh Whisky as a geographical indication (GI) alcoholic beverage from the United ……