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CULTA Files 3 New Strawberry Varieties for Registration in JapanJapanese agritech startup CULTA has added Daruma, Yukimi and Nadeshiko Drops to its AI-guided strawberry lineup as it expands exports across Asia and the United States.	August 20, 2026 Roy G
Yamagata Benio: Japan’s New Cherry Variety Attracts AttentionPremium Japanese cherry variety Yamagata Benio has rapidly gained attention since its commercial release in 2023 owing to its exceptional size and flavor.	July 24, 2025 Roy G
China Overtakes Japan as Asia’s Largest Avocado ImporterChina’s avocado imports grew by 61% last year to reach 66,000 metric tons, surpassing Japan’s 62,000 metric tons and making China the largest importer in Asia.	July 19, 2024 Jing Zang
Japan’s High-GABA Tomato Certified as Non-GMO in PhilippinesPhilippine authorities have certified a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited high-GABA tomato from Japan as exempt from GMO biosafety regulations.	June 19, 2024 Roy G
Fresh Flavors Take Flight: Zhiguan Blueberries From Yunnan Soar to JapanOn April 14, Pengsheng sent its first batch of Zhiguan blueberries to Japan.	April 25, 2024 Produce Report
Cambodia Seeks To Increase Processed Cashew ExportsThe Cambodian cashew sector is pursuing the construction of nut processing facilities despite low prices for processed cashews.	August 13, 2023 Olga
As Sweet as Cherries: Chile Targets China and Japan With New Apple VarietiesThe Chilean apple industry has introduced a selection of new cultivars destined for Asian markets.	April 10, 2023 Olga
Season’s First New Zealand Kiwifruit en Route to JapanZespri’s first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit for the 2023 season has set sail for Japan.	March 27, 2023 Jing Zang
[Press Release] First Zespri Kiwifruit Charter Vessel Sails for JapanZespri’s first charter vessel of the season has left the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan.	March 23, 2022 Produce Report
China’s Strawberry Industry Booms With New ‘Fendai’ VarietyThe new pink Fendai strawberry variety recently debuted in China and is expected to bolster the local strawberry market.	March 03, 2022 Philip K