Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan Implements Clean Wood Act

On May 20, 2017, the government of Japan (GOJ) implemented the Clean Wood Act. The Act is meant to ensure that domestic and imported wood are harvested legally.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Ecuador: Ecuador Cocoa Update and Outlook

Ecuador’s cocoa bean production is estimated to reach 255,000 metric tons (MT) in calendar year (CY) 2015 (up over six percent compared to 2014) and forecast to reach 300,000 MT in 2016.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: The WASABI - Hot News from Japan Vol. 10 Issue 11

Agriculture Minister-Counselor Travels to Kyushu; Japan's Largest Douglas Fir Sawmill Becomes Major Energy Producer