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The United States is the world’s top exporter of processed potato products. Over the past decade those exports have grown 127 percent, reaching a record $1.5 billion in 2014...

Minister of Agriculture Kátia Abreu discussed expanding beef, poultry, dairy, fruit, and wheat trade with Russia, Myanmar, Japan, South Africa, and Argentina.

In April 2015, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency introduced a third category of health claim labeling for food and expanded the reach of another category, opening the door to new marketing strategies..

Overall feed production in Japan continues to be stable, but is gradually trending down and is expected to be below 24 million metric tons in MY2014/15.

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.

Despite recent declines in production, strawberries remain one of the most popular fruits in Japan. Domestic strawberries are generally consumed fresh.

Responding to a proposal from an influential group of Diet Members, the National Tax Agency (NTA) is expected to revise and make mandatory the current voluntary wine labeling rule later this year.

New National Pork Board CEO Makes First Visit to Japan; Cotton USA Award 2015; Niigata City Agricultural Special Zone Visit; ATO Tokyo helps highlight White Sorghum in Recipes;

In 2014, the United States held an 8.8% share of Japan's $1,052 million imported bottled wine market, by value.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries resumed domestic efforts to promote the Japanese Geographical Indication system by launching a series of nine public information sessions across Japan.

ATO Tokyo Sponsors the USA Pavilion at FOODEX JAPAN 2015; Ambassador Kennedy Observes Silkworms for Genetically Engineered Application...

While Japan’s soybean production recovered in MY 2014/15, domestic production accounts for only 25 percent of soybeans consumed for food and a mere 8 percent of total soybean utilization.