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Japan: Japan to Hold U.S. Romaine Lettuce

On November 22, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified Japanese ports to hold imports of U.S. romaine lettuce until the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....
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.
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Japan: Japanese Fresh Fruit Market Overview 2018

The Japanese fresh fruit market is estimated at around 4.71 million MT demanded as of 2015.