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Japanese domestic broiler production is forecast to reach a new record-high in 2017 on lower input costs and higher farm gate prices.

On August 31, 2017, the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced the details of a monitoring plan and detection method for genetically engineered (GE) salmon which is currently not approved....

As a result of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Japan and the European Union (EU), announced in early July, 2017, Japan’s government is reviewing a request....

Japanese beef and pork production is projected to remain flat in 2017 and 2018.

Infographic illustrating the increase in farm exports in FY 2017 to $139.8 billion

Favorable weather conditions in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 increased Japanese cherry production to 19,800 MT.

Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, biomass and geothermal sources.

On August 1, 2017, the Japanese Ministry of Finance (MOF) raised the duty for U.S. frozen beef from 38.5 percent to 50 percent under Japan’s special safeguard (SSG) for frozen beef.

This report is an overview of Japan’s general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports.

On July 11, 2017, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a list of 71 proposed geographical indications....

A number of Cooperators held promotional events in May 2017, including the California Olive Oil Council, which is the most recent Cooperator to arrive in the Japanese market.

FAS/Tokyo team visited the largest manufacturing plant of Kewpie Co. Ltd., a major food manufacturer in Japan.