US: Fresh potatoes are one step closer to entering Japan’s market after Idaho trade mission

Published 2023년 6월 26일

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Idaho officials recently embarked on a trade mission to Japan to promote market access for fresh U.S. potatoes. Although Japan is Idaho's fifth-largest trading partner, a ban on fresh U.S. potatoes has prevented Idaho farmers from exporting to the country. The trip was deemed "very productive" by the Idaho Potato Commission chairman, suggesting it was a step towards opening the Japanese market to fresh U.S. potatoes.

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Idaho officials are taking steps to get fresh potatoes to Japan, according to a news story by Mia Maldonado, published by the Idaho Capital Sun. Between June 5 and 8, representatives from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the Idaho Potato Commission traveled to Japan on a trade mission to promote market access for fresh U.S. potatoes, according to an ISDA press release. Traveling alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Idaho delegation joined 11 state departments of agriculture, 40 agribusinesses and several farm organizations for the trade mission. Japan is Idaho’s fifth-largest trading partner, and it is the fourth-largest market for U.S. food and agricultural products. While Japan imports frozen U.S. potatoes for chipping purposes, a ban on fresh U.S. potatoes prevents Idaho farmers from sending their potatoes to Japan. Idaho Potato Commission chairman Bryan Wada attended the ...

Source: Potatonewstoday