Japan: GI Application Submitted for 'Tsuruta Steuben' Grapes

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Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced an application for a geographical indication (GI) for “Tsuruta Steuben” grapes on October 18, 2018. Steuben is a blackskinned sweet grape variety developed by Cornell AgriTech in New York State. Public comments on the application are due to MAFF by January 18, 2019. Interested U.S. parties are welcome to share a copy of any comments submitted with FAS/Tokyo at agtokyo@fas.usda.gov. 

Japan: GI Application Submitted for 'Tsuruta Steuben' Grapes

 

 

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Japan
Fruits and Vegetables, Wine, Beer and Spirits

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