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Japanese Government Reports Potential Smuggling of Beni Princess Citrus Variety
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Event date ·Main source · Kyodo News
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Japan and China
June 12, 2026
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The Japanese government suspects that saplings of the Ehime-developed 'Beni Princess' citrus have been smuggled to China.
The variety is being marketed online in China.
The government is considering stricter regulations on the export of plant seeds and saplings.
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