date:Jun 21, 2013
of an unapproved genetically engineered strain in the Pacific Northwest.
Currently we are considering alternatives from three countries that we import from, said Toru Hisazome, in charge of grain trading at Japan's farm ministry, referring to substitutes for U.S. western white wheat.
We are trying to see if there are replacements available in the U.S., Canada and Australia, and we are trying to import samples for tests.
Japan prefers to stick to its traditional suppliers as it would take tim