JAPAN CONSIDERS FINE FOR INTELLECTUAL AND MATERIAL THEFT OF PRIME BEEF

Highlights:

• Japan previously considered laws to prevent theft of fertilized eggs
• Fines to the amount of ¥10 million being considered as punishment for theft

The prime beef of Japan wagyu beef is under threat of being reproduced elsewhere. This beef was created by long-term efforts of Japanese farmers in retaliation to expensive western beef.

The Agriculture Ministry ....