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Decline of Japan’s mandarin production continues

Decline of Japan’s mandarin production continues
the japan times
Japan’s mandarin production continues to be hit by labour shortages and reduced consumption, according to a report by USDA. Shipping challenges and rising prices are also projected to reduce consumption […]
Mon 27/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Californian plums to enter Japan for first time

Californian plums to enter Japan for first time
Venida Packing Co.
California’s plums have gained access to the lucrative Japanese market, as long as the sector can overcome a series of phytosanitary barriers. The California Fresh Fruit Association made the announcement […]
Tue 31/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

South Korea outshines Japan in grape export markets

South Korea outshines Japan in grape export markets
Timothy Takemoto/Flickr
Japan’s dominance of Asia’s Shine Muscat table grape market is waning as neighbouring countries ramp up production. Indeed, China now has 53,000 ha dedicated to the variety and South Korea […]
Wed 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Ground robot to assist elderly Japanese farmers

Ground robot to assist elderly Japanese farmers
Elderly Japanese farmers eagerly anticipate the first mass-produced, lightweight farm robot XAG R150 to help their endeavours. The XAG R150 unmanned ground vehicle, launched in June, is designed as a […]
Fri 25/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Japan’s fruit imports hit by container shortfall

Japan’s fruit imports hit by container shortfall
Réussir Fruits et Légumes
Japanese imports of fresh fruit dropped 8% y-o-y to 112,100 tons during February 2021. The reason for the fall is attributed to the global reefer container shortage. US imports were […]
Thu 29/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Lower citrus imports to Japan in 2020/21 as domestic crop recovers

Lower citrus imports to Japan in 2020/21 as domestic crop recovers
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Japan’s citrus crop is expected to recover in 2020/21 following a poor harvest in 2019/20, according to FAS/Tokyo data. Increased household consumption of oranges due to the COVID-19 pandemic is […]
Thu 28/01/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Japan’s cherry crop rebounds

Japan’s cherry crop rebounds
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Japan’s 2020/21 cherry crop is expected to recover from a difficult 2019/20 season, but unfavourable weather conditions are set to lead to a smaller peach harvest, according to FAS/Tokyo.  In […]
Mon 24/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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