Japan: Japan Begins to Explore Regulations for Alternative Meat Products

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To stimulate the use of non-traditional protein sources in the Japanese diet, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries established a public-private partnership to develop regulations for insect-based and plant-based foods derived through innovative technologies. In the last year alone, a number of large Japanese food companies have announced plans to develop plant-based “alternative meat” products.

Japan: Japan Begins to Explore Regulations for Alternative Meat Products

 

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