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Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Biofuels Annual

Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. Imports of wood pellets have been increasing for thermal power generation.
U.S. agricultural products were promoted and marketed across five Asian countries under the United Tastes of America (UTOA) banner, which gave U.S. food products exposure to hotel and restaurant...
On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for 10 agrochemicals...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Stone Fruit Annual

Japanese production of cherries, called “sakuranbo” in Japanese, is tied to the distribution of premium gift cherries.
Japanese Retail Giant AEON Capitalizes on American Fairs; ATO Japan Brings Japanese Importers to the Summer Fancy Food Show; ATO Japan Brings Japanese Importers to the Summer Fancy Food Show...
On Tuesday, July 12, the Food Safety Commission Prion Sub-Committee concluded its draft risk assessment of a proposal to abolish domestic bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) testing requirements..
California Wine Promotion; ATO New Food Products Trade Show; Café Show (Pizza & Pasta Expo); 2016 California Raisin Chocolate Idea Seminar held for patissiers chefs in Tokyo and Osaka...
International Agricultural Trade Report

Free Trade Agreements and U.S. Agriculture

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) help expand foreign markets for U.S. producers and exporters by reducing trade barriers, fostering a more stable and transparent environment for trade and investment...
On Friday, June 17, 2016, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the pesticides...
Graphic illustrating the growth of U.S. agricultural exports in response to trade agreements over the past 70 years.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Grain and Feed Update

Reflecting an abundant global supply, prices of imported feed corn fell below 200 USD/metric ton (MT) in March 2016 for the first time since January 2007.
Promoting Trail Mix at “Wild” Film Premiere; The Largest Food Ingredients / Additives Show in Japan; New York Fair at Hankyu Department Store; Harvesting Everything but the Squeal...