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Seminar on International Expansion of Food-Related Companies

On October 7th, 2022, a seminar focusing on the international expansion of food-related businesses will take place at the Fukuoka International Center. The event is organized by the Global Food Value Chain (GFVC) Promotion Council, which aims to support the overseas advancement of food industries, particularly from the Kyushu region.

Overview

The GFVC Promotion Council holds annual seminars to provide valuable information that increases the opportunities for food-related companies to expand internationally. This year's seminar emphasizes activities from Kyushu and will coincide with the Food Expo Kyushu event, providing a platform for participants to engage face-to-face with industry leaders. During the seminar, representatives from Kyushu-based food manufacturing companies will present their experiences, challenges, and future prospects regarding overseas expansion. Additionally, officials from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Fukuoka Prefectural Government will discuss various support measures available for expanding into international markets.

Seminar Details

• - Title: Seminar on International Expansion of Food-Related Companies - Initiatives from Kyushu
• - Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2022
• - Time: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
• - Format: In-person only
• - Location: Fukuoka International Center

(Address: 2-2 Chikkouhonmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0021)

Program (Tentative)

1. Opening Remarks

2. Initiatives on International Expansion from Kyushu
Speakers
Yoshiyuki Yamamura, CEO of Fundoda Co., Ltd.
Hiroyuki Kawabe, President of Hachiyandou Co., Ltd.

3. Support for International Expansion in the Food Industry
Speakers
Koki Okawa, International Information Analyst, International Demand Development Group, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Hiroki Nishiura, Section Chief, Trade Promotion Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Fukuoka Prefectural Government, Commerce and Industry Department, Startup Promotion Section, Overseas Expansion Support Group

4. Closing Remarks

Note: The above content is subject to change based on future developments.

Registration Information

For those who wish to participate, please register using the provided registration form by October 3, 2022, at 5:00 PM. The seminar is only available for in-person attendance, and no online participation will be offered.

• - Registration URL for Seminar: Register here
• - Registration URL for Exhibition Visit: Register here

It is important to note that since the seminar will be held within the Food Expo Kyushu, attendees are required to complete both seminar registration and exhibition visit registration.

Attendance Information

This seminar is open to all interested participants, not just members of the GFVC Promotion Council. However, the event has a limited capacity of approximately 50 participants, and registration may close before the deadline if this limit is reached.

Guidelines for Participants

Please adhere to the following guidelines; failure to comply may result in denial of entry:

• - No recording (video/audio) of the meeting is allowed.
• - Do not disrupt the flow of the meeting.

For Media Representatives

Media professionals wishing to cover the seminar should state their intention in the remarks section of the registration form.

We look forward to welcoming you to an insightful discussion on the future of food-related businesses expanding into global markets!