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The World Produces About 7.3 Million Tons of Tea | One Cup Supporting the Lives of 13 Million People
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global tea production is about 7.3 million tons, with a production value of 19.5 billion dollars. More than 13 million people make a living from tea, and small-scale farmers account for 60% of production. We look at what lies beyond a cup of tea through numbers.
The World Produces About 7.3 Million Tons of Tea | One Cup Supporting the Lives of 13 Million People
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global tea production is about 7.3 million tons, with a production value of 19.5 billion dollars. More than 13 million people make a living from tea, and small-scale farmers account for 60% of production. We look at what lies beyond a cup of tea through numbers.
Japan’s Food Exports Reach 1.7005 Trillion Yen | Record High for the 13th Consecutive Year
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry, fishery and food products in 2025 reached 1.7005 trillion yen, up 12.8% from the previous year, marking a record high for the 13th consecutive year. Seafood grew by 17.2%, and the top export destinations were the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Japan’s Food Exports Reach 1.7005 Trillion Yen | Record High for the 13th Consecutive Year
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry, fishery and food products in 2025 reached 1.7005 trillion yen, up 12.8% from the previous year, marking a record high for the 13th consecutive year. Seafood grew by 17.2%, and the top export destinations were the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Global Food Price Index at 136.0 Points | Highest Since November 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced on October 2 that the Food Price Index for September 2026 was 136.0 points. It rose 1.5% from the previous month and 5.8% from the same month a year earlier, reaching the highest level since November 2022. Grains, vegetable oils and sugar pushed it upward.
Global Food Price Index at 136.0 Points | Highest Since November 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced on October 2 that the Food Price Index for September 2026 was 136.0 points. It rose 1.5% from the previous month and 5.8% from the same month a year earlier, reaching the highest level since November 2022. Grains, vegetable oils and sugar pushed it upward.
Where Are Rice Trading Prices Now? | Reading MAFF’s Relative Transaction Prices
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the relative transaction price for Reiwa 7 rice was 37,058 yen per 60 kg of brown rice in October 2025. In August 2026, it was 31,556 yen. In the season of new rice, this article checks rice price trends using official statistics.
Where Are Rice Trading Prices Now? | Reading MAFF’s Relative Transaction Prices
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the relative transaction price for Reiwa 7 rice was 37,058 yen per 60 kg of brown rice in October 2025. In August 2026, it was 31,556 yen. In the season of new rice, this article checks rice price trends using official statistics.
Global Olive Oil Output to Reach 3.44 Million Tons | A Recovery After Two Poor Harvest Years
According to the International Olive Council (IOC), global olive oil production in 2024/25 was 3.572 million tons, up 38% year on year. For 2025/26, it is forecast at 3.44 million tons. We read the recovery from two consecutive poor harvest years through supply and demand figures.
Global Olive Oil Output to Reach 3.44 Million Tons | A Recovery After Two Poor Harvest Years
According to the International Olive Council (IOC), global olive oil production in 2024/25 was 3.572 million tons, up 38% year on year. For 2025/26, it is forecast at 3.44 million tons. We read the recovery from two consecutive poor harvest years through supply and demand figures.
A 3.8785 Trillion Yen Land of Sweets | Japanese-Style Sweets Move Outward
Japan’s confectionery retail market in 2024 was 3.8785 trillion yen, up 5.3% from the previous year. At the same time, moves have begun to take wagashi into overseas markets as “sweets.” We look from both the numbers and the front lines.
A 3.8785 Trillion Yen Land of Sweets | Japanese-Style Sweets Move Outward
Japan’s confectionery retail market in 2024 was 3.8785 trillion yen, up 5.3% from the previous year. At the same time, moves have begun to take wagashi into overseas markets as “sweets.” We look from both the numbers and the front lines.