All posts tagged "Japan"
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47Rice News in EnglishJapanese retailers trying to overcome soaring rice prices
Retailers in Japan turn to rice alternatives amid soaring prices. Convenience stores like Lawson are replacing rice with barley and noodles in...
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49Rice News in EnglishJapan turns to US rice amid soaring domestic prices
Facing a severe rice shortage and record-high domestic prices, Japanese consumers and businesses are increasingly turning to cheaper imported varieties like California’s...
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44Rice News in EnglishJapan to hold third auction of stockpiled rice next week
Japan’s agriculture ministry will hold its third rice auction from April 23–25, offering 100,000 tons of 2023 stockpiled rice, including premium varieties...
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39Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice prices continue to rise despite government intervention
Retail rice prices in Japan climbed for the 14th straight week, reaching ¥4,214 ($29.30) for a 5-kg bag—more than double last year’s...
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45Rice News in EnglishJapan inflation probably accelerated in March on rice price rise: Reuters poll
Japan's core inflation probably accelerated in March from the previous month as rice prices rose, a Reuters poll showed, a sign of...
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40Rice News in EnglishJapan approves over D112M grant for rice production in Gambia
The Government of Japan has approved a grant of GMD 112,686,048 for The Gambia's "Agricultural Land Development Project for Improving Rice Production."...
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37Rice News in EnglishJapan to sell more rice reserves as prices soar
To curb soaring rice prices, Japan began monthly auctions of reserve rice, releasing 210,000 tonnes so far. A poor 2023 harvest, panic-buying,...
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42Rice News in EnglishJapan’s surging rice price draws in lower-cost imports
A sharp rise in rice prices in Japan has led to increased imports of cheaper foreign rice. Retailers like Aeon are now...
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42Rice News in EnglishJapan to Proactively Consider Increasing Rice Production: Ishiba
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that the government will proactively consider boosting rice production amid supply shortages and rising prices. Responding...
