Japan: The WASABI - Hot News from Japan Vol. 13 Issue 3
FAS Japan assisted with the re-introduction of U.S. apples into Japan after a 15-year absence. Following the launch of Royal Gala apples in February, U.S. Honeycrisp and Pink Lady varieties are scheduled to appear on Japanese retail shelves in the months ahead. Separately, ATO Japan supported 15 American exhibitors at the USDA-Endorsed 2017 Supermarket Tradeshow; on-site sales and 12- month projected sales are estimated at $6.6 million.