Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that broccoli will be added to the 'designated wild vegetables' list from 2026, marking the first addition since potatoes in 1974. This move reflects broccoli's growing popularity and consumption in Japan, with domestic supply doubling since 1989 and production exceeding 170,000 tons in 2020. Despite not being at the top of vegetable consumption, its steady increase has led to its 'designated vegetable' status. Japan's broccoli imports have remained steady over the past decade, with a recent shift towards domestically produced fresh broccoli.