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In response to a third wave of COVID-19 infections, a new 30-day state of emergency was declared for much of Japan on January 7.

Canadian wheat exports are up 33 percent, the first five months of trade year 2020/21 (July to November), driven by increased exports to China, Italy, and Peru.

On January 1, the Government of Japan introduced a new payment scheme for Japanese importers to postpone customs clearance of imported chilled beef between January 1 and June 30.

On January 15, 2021 enforcement of lot code requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables will begin, following a one-year extension provided to industry to use up existing packaging.

On December 4, 2020, Japan passed the Adjustment for the Domestic Distribution of Specified Marine Animals and Plants Act to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Responding to requests for clarity on Novel Food Regulations, Health Canada announced they will develop and publish new guidance regarding the regulatory interpretation and oversight...

While the Canadian food and beverage processing sector has faced increased operating costs and lost sales related to COVID-19, the $89 billion sector remains a steady source of demand...

Importing more than $16 billion of U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented goods, Canada was the number one overseas market for U.S. food and agricultural exports in 2017.

Canada was the number one overseas market for U.S. food and agricultural exports in 2019, importing more than $16 billion of U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented goods.

On January 1, the Japan-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force, enabling the United Kingdom to maintain most of the market access terms for agriculture...

On December 25, 2020, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for three pesticides (Cyflumetofen, Tiadinil...