The Peruvian ambassador to Japan met with the general director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to discuss the evaluation and approval process for Peruvian blueberries to enter the Japanese market. The Peruvian government is eager to expedite the evaluation process and gain access to the Japanese market for their national blueberries. Japan is an important trading partner for Peru and is seeking reliable sources of food and energy due to recent external stresses.