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Japanese production of fluid milk is projected to fall again in 2014, though a modest recovery is anticipated in 2015.

As Japan’s Ministry of Finance announced import statistics ending June 2014 for wheat, Post has finalized the 2013/2014 marketing year (MY) import number in its PS&D.

On October 7, 2014, the Government of Japan announced proposed standards of use for Canthaxanthin (a food additive) and changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for seven agricultural chemicals.

On September 9 and 10, ATO Tokyo teamed up with 11 cooperators and importers to create a U.S. food pavilion at the Kuze Tradeshow.

Japan’s fresh-cut vegetable market is growing despite the fact that the country’s overall vegetable consumption continues to decline.

Post forecasts a reduction in fresh potato production, a modest increase in exports and mild decline in imports based on a weaker Canadian dollar.

The cattle herd will continue to shrink in 2015, as record high animal prices prompt many producers to liquidate, while beef heifer retention remains weak.

On October 3, 2014 the Government of Canada announced the start of a 45-day consultation period regarding the country’s set standards of identity for beer.

In 2013, Japanese potato production decreased by 3.5 percent to 2.41 million metric tons.

Ambassador Kennedy Visits the Kikkoman Museum and Imperial Soy Sauce Brewery; High Oleic Soy Oil Debuts in Japan; U.S. Pavilion at Kuze Tradeshow Highlights U.S. Foods; American BBQ TV Filming Event