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G7 Agricultural Ministers Meeting; NAEGA Event Gathers Local Grain Traders in Tokyo; ATO Japan Holds First Food Ingredient Seminar in Tokyo; Natto Competition Award Ceremony
With increased processing capacity and better weather conditions expected to prevail, sugar production is forecast to climb to 370,000 metric tons in MY16/17 (May-Apr).
After a small decline in MY15/16 (Aug-Jul) because of the drought, cotton production is forecast to more than recover, reaching 207,000 bales (45,000 metric tons) in MY16/17.
The 6th annual Interpets Asia Pacific tradeshow set record highs for exhibitors and attendance, highlighting the value of the Japanese pet care industry.
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Japan: Whisky Market

According to the statistics of the Japan Ministry of Finance, imports of whisky from the United States to Japan increased 21% from 9,807 kiloliters (kl) in 2014 to 11,854 kl in 2015.