- 2025.11.19
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The 271st Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s specifications and standards for mineral waters by establishing composit……
- 2025.11.19
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The 270th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions for Japan’s maximum residue levels for seven agricultural chemicals (Benzyladenine, Iso……
- 2025.11.19
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Retail Foods Annual
The retail industry in Japan remained stable despite the continued strength of the U.S. dollar vs. the Japanese yen. To drive demand, retailers have ……
- 2025.09.30
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Poultry and Products Annual
FAS/Tokyo forecasts Japan’s chicken market to remain stable in 2026, with modest growth in imports driven by steady demand and evolving challenges. P……
- 2025.09.30
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269th Food Safety Group Meeting Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed a mandate that manufacturers of enzymes used as food additives provide the biological names o……
- 2025.09.05
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Livestock and Products Annual
Japan’s beef industry faces challenges in 2026 as the domestic cattle herd declines, resulting in reduced slaughter and inventory. Rising beef prices,……
- 2025.08.19
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Stone Fruit Annual
Japan's fresh cherry production for the 2025/26 marketing year (MY) is projected to be 12,500 tons. This forecast is a result of production losses cau……
- 2025.08.11
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for 13 Additional EU Products
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed 13 new geographical indications (GIs) for EU food products. MAFF is accepting ……
- 2025.08.07
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Japan Raises Carbon Intensity Value for Gasoline and Reduction Target
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has proposed a new carbon intensity (CI) value for gasoline. As pledged, METI will raise the re……
- 2025.07.01
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Exporter Guide Annual
The Japanese food market was valued at $424 billion in 2023 with retail sales accounting for $198 billion (47 percent) and foodservice sales accountin……