Prized Japanese fruit, vegetable varieties get stronger legal protections
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-07-18 04:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Law & Courts, Food & Agriculture, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Losses to Japan from unauthorized overseas Shine Muscat grape plant exports have been estimated at over $100 million annually. (Photo by Maiko Sugiyama)
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