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Edamame Harvest Begins in Hokkaido

The edamame harvest has begun in Nakasatsunai, Hokkaido, one of Japan's leading production areas, with favorable weather supporting strong growth and farmers expecting about 3,000 tons of the local specialty to be harvested by mid-September. (News On Japan)

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Inside Kenya’s 98.2% duty-free access to China market

Kenyan exporters are gaining wider access to the Chinese market under an Early Harvest Agreement that provides duty-free entry for about 98.2 per cent of Kenyan tariff lines.

  • Kenyan exporters enjoy duty-free access to China's market under Early Harvest Agreement.
  • 98.2% of tariff lines can enter China without tariffs, effective May 1, 2026.
  • Horticulture, fresh produce, tea, coffee, cut flowers, and avocados benefit from duty-free regime.

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