Japanese chicken meat production is forecast to grow steadily in 2018 and 2019 as the industry continues to consolidate and larger producers increase productivity.
On August 7, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) committee met for the first time to discuss handling of genome editing technology under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
Japan is currently experiencing rapid price hikes on fresh vegetables, especially leafy vegetables such as cabbage and lettuce, due to prolonged hot weather and low precipitation.
This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in grains.
