Data from the Japan Fruit Juice Association shows that imported orange juice carried a price tag of 259 yen ($1.60) per liter in 2020 but the figure reached 491 yen in 2023. The price surge is ...

The orange was first developed in Japan back in the 70s and is actually a hybrid between the kiyomi and ponkan citrus. It’s sweet and, like its cousin the mikan, only grows between December and ...

So what’s causing this OJ shortage? Japan imports about 90 percent of its orange juice, with much of it made from fruit grown in Brazil, which suffered significant rain damage and a citrus disease ...

An unprecedented orange juice crisis is hitting consumers in Japan due to supply shortages caused by natural disasters and a fruit tree disease in orange-producing countries, Jiji Press reported.

There are a number of quick bureaucratic reforms Japan's government could enact that could make a big difference for Japanese commerce says a new working paper from Stanford University's Japan ...

Origin: a hybrid citrus fruit that is believed to be a cross between a mandarin orange and a sweet orange. They are believed to have originated in Algeria in the early 20th century.

Persimmons, especially Japanese persimmons, are a great option for growers who want delicious fruit later in the year. Due to their long shelf life and great flavor, persimmons deserve a place in ...