Japan introduced an emergency program to induce early slaughtering of less-productive dairy cows in March 2023.
Nation & World
Japan: Japan Lowers HPAI Related Trade Restriction on US Poultry Products – April 6, 2023 GAIN Report
MAFF in Japan has announced an agreement with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s APHIS to lower High Pathogenic Avian Influenza related trade restrictions on U.S. poultry products exported to Japan
Japan: Japan Gives Green Light to Genome Edited Waxy Corn Product – April 6, 2023 GAIN Report
Japan’s MHLW and MAFF added a waxy corn product to their lists of genome edited products not subject to regulations.
France: Food Processing Ingredients – April 6, 2023 GAIN Report
In 2022, the French food processing sector encompasses approximately 17,300 companies ranging from small family-owned businesses to some of the world’s largest multinationals.
Guatemala: Grain and Feed Annual – April 6, 2023 GAIN Report
Corn production in 2023/2024 is forecast to increase slightly, despite a reduction in planted area.
