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Japan's poultry meat production is projected to continue steady growth in 2019 and 2020 on improved productivity as a result of industry consolidation.

Japan’s commercial cherry production in marketing year (MY) 2019/20 is estimated to fall six percent to 15,200 metric tons (MT) on colder temperatures during the flowering stage and reduced acreage.

Japan’s calf production will continue steady recovery in 2019 and 2020 as high calf prices drive modest expansion of the beef cow herd.

On July 18, 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for a number of agricultural chemicals and additives

On August 2, 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) shared more details on proposed shifts to the positive list system for utensils, containers and packaging (UCP).

The Government of Japan (GOJ) sees progress in the reform of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) following a five-year reform period.

In 2018, the total value of all retail food and beverage sales in Japan was $479.29 billion (¥53,339 billion), an overall increase of 2.3 percent.

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced an application for a geographical indication (GI) for “Prosciutto di Parma,” filed by Italy on December 7, 2016.

The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Regions Vitalization Creation Head Quarters (headed by Prime Minister Abe) in the Cabinet approved an “Agriculture Competitiveness Reinforcement Program”

The value of the Japanese food processing industry was estimated at 23.2 trillion yen in 2015, down 0.3% from 2014.

Despite a high level of spending from a record influx of inbound tourists to Japan, the Japanese retail sector overall suffered in 2015...

Japan is one of the most exciting markets in the world for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. The total Japanese food and drink market is valued at over $575 billion.