Agriculture minister Arata Takebe, appointed on 15 October, opens his term amid Hokkaido opposition to expanded U.S. fresh potato imports, citing 21 pests requiring quarantine review.
Facing rising concerns over contamination, leading Japanese food manufacturers are turning to pest-resistant potatoes. Last week, Kewpie announced that its food service subsidiary plans…
Japan’s government has begun procedures to allow imports of fresh American-grown potatoes, a product long banned due to pest-related concerns. The move comes in…
Japan planted 70,900 hectares of potatoes in 2024, down from 130,100 hectares in 1985. Domestic output of about 2.3 million tonnes covers only part…
About 120 farmers and supporters protested at the Prime Minister's Office on 24 September against lifting limits on US fresh potatoes. They cite pest…
Japan's agriculture ministry held a national briefing on 18 September on opening its market to US fresh table potatoes. It has identified 21 pests…
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