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Canada: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual

In 2015, the Canadian apple and pear sectors were negatively impacted by various weather conditions resulting in significant declines in production volumes, particularly for apples.
Average consumer price of potatoes doubled year-on-year due to drop in production.
On September 4, 2015, China notified the WTO of the National Food Safety Standard on Preserved Fruits (an update to GB8956).
The Canadian Government maintains separate labeling requirements for fresh fruits and vegetable products.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: The WASABI - Hot News from Japan Vol. 11 Issue 6

Advancement of Science and Technology has Helped Women to Play More Active Roles in Farming; American Food Seminar in Osaka; ATO Japan visits Saitama-based Pickle-maker Using U.S. Celery...