A malt barley researcher from Japan spent some time in the Swift Current area on Friday. A malt barley researcher from Japan spent some time in the Swift Current area on Friday. Watturo is with Sapporo Brewery, one of the top three brewing companies in Japan. Saskatchewan Wheat Pool officials toured Watturo around the area meeting with various producers. He talked to farmers about their production techniques adding that traceability is key for Japanese consumers. Watturo says the majority of the malt barley they take from Canada is now A-C Kendall. Saskatchewan Wheat Pool offers specific grower programs to meet Sapporo requirements.