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Networking Event for the Global Food Industry

On February 20, 2023, a significant networking event will be held in Tokyo to discuss the development and discovery of talent for the expansion of the food industry into international markets. This event is organized by the Global Food Value Chain (GFVC) Promotion Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.

Overview of the Event

The GFVC Promotion Council orchestrates various initiatives each year to advance opportunities for food-related companies to expand overseas, which includes hosting seminars and delegations. This year, the focus will be on addressing the challenges of talent development and discovery in the restaurant and food production sectors. A roundtable session will allow local core businesses to share best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming hurdles facing international expansion.

Participants keen on overseas ventures in the food industry are highly encouraged to attend. This is an opportunity to connect and share insights in an engaging environment.

Event Details

• - Title: Networking Event for Global Food Industry Expansion
• - Date: February 20, 2023 (Friday)
• - Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
• - Format: In-person only
• - Venue: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, 2nd Floor Conference Room 235, 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Agenda

1. Opening Remarks
Speaker: Toshikatsu Mino, Director of Export Promotion, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2. Key Presentation: Latest Trends and Challenges in Overseas Expansion
Speaker: Keisuke Sano, Consulting Manager, Nomura Research Institute (NRI), Singapore
3. Case Studies from Leading Companies:
- Opportunities for Japanese Cuisine Worldwide
Speaker: Makoto Nakahara, CEO, Men-shoku Corporation
- Regional Frozen Bread Manufacturer's Challenge in Overseas Markets
Speaker: Ryoichi Kawashima, Executive Director, Style Bread Corporation
4. Efforts by Related Organizations and the GFVC Promotion Council
Speakers:
- Naomi Sugiyama, Director, Japan Food Business Internationalization Association (JIFA)
- Yuki Okawa, Analyst, International Information Analysis Group, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Discussion Session: Introductions and Q&A from Participants
Moderator: Keisuke Sano, Consulting Manager, Nomura Research Institute (NRI), Singapore

Immediately following the event, a socializing gathering will take place at the ‘Afu Shokudo’ within the Ministry of Agriculture, which will be a fee-based gathering for participants to mingle and discuss opportunities further.

Please note that the schedule is subject to change, so please check for updates.

How to Register

To participate, fill out the registration form available on our website. This seminar is exclusively for in-person attendance, and there will be no online streaming.

• - Registration Period: From January 16, 2023, to February 18, 2023, by 5:00 PM.

The event is open to all interested parties, not limited to GFVC Promotion Council members. However, please note that registration may close if the participant limit of approximately 50 is reached before the deadline.

Important Notes for Participants

• - No filming or recording of the meeting is permitted.
• - Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, and violators may be asked to leave.

For Media Representatives

If you are a journalist wishing to cover the event, please indicate your request in the comments section of the registration form mentioned above.

For additional information, please refer to the attached flyer (PDF: 1,059KB).