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Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. Imports of wood pellets have been increasing for thermal power generation.

U.S. agricultural products were promoted and marketed across five Asian countries under the United Tastes of America (UTOA) banner, which gave U.S. food products exposure to hotel and restaurant...

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for 10 agrochemicals...

Japanese production of cherries, called “sakuranbo” in Japanese, is tied to the distribution of premium gift cherries.

U.S. exhibitors at FOODEX 2016 report more than $25 million in projected sales; FAS/Japan helps promote U.S. beef, soybeans and organic products...

U.S. beef is poised to reclaim lost market share in 2016, as Australian supplies tighten and price offers climb, despite a widening tariff advantage for Australian beef.

Japan’s feed industry relies almost entirely on imported grains.

The hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) food service industry performed favorably in 2014 and 2015, finally recovering from the prolonged negative impacts of the March 2011 earthquake.