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Seminar on Global Expansion of Food Industry into Halal Market

On November 19, the Global Food Value Chain (GFVC) Promotion Public-Private Council will host a seminar focusing on the overseas expansion of the food industry into the Halal market. This event will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and online attendance options.

Event Overview

Every year, the GFVC Promotion Public-Private Council organizes seminars to enhance opportunities for food-related businesses in international markets. This year’s seminar will not only cover the Halal market but also include insights from specialists who possess expertise in overseas expansion and representatives from food manufacturing companies actively involved in reaching international markets. The seminar aims to discuss the current status, challenges, and future prospects of Halal market ventures.

Additionally, the GFVC Promotion Council will present the outcomes from the Ad Hoc Advisory Board meetings held during the year.

Seminar Details

• - Title: 2022 2nd Nationwide Seminar of the GFVC Promotion Public-Private Council - Practical Aspects of Halal Compliance
• - Date: November 19, 2022 (Wednesday) from 14:00 to 15:30
• - Format: Hybrid (in-person attendee limit of about 100 people; online limit of about 200 people)
• - Venue: Room H, 4th Floor, AP Nishi-Shinjuku, 7-2-4 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 160-0023
• - Organizer: Global Food Value Chain (GFVC) Promotion Public-Private Council

Program Schedule (Titles omitted)

1. Opening remarks by Toshikatsu Mino, Director-General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
2. Activity report from the GFVC Promotion Public-Private Council (online) presented by Yukiko Fukagawa, Council Representative.
3. Keynote speech: Overview of overseas expansion into the Halal market by Tomohiro Sakuma, Executive Director of the Japan Halal Association.
4. Case study presentation from Takahiro Ikita, Representative of Fan Japan Co., Ltd, on their overseas expansion efforts.
5. Insights on local Halal markets from Tomohide Maeda of the Malaysia Export Support Platform and Mayu Okumura of the UAE Export Support Platform (both online).
6. Q&A session and closing remarks.

Note: The content is tentative and might be subject to changes.

Participation Guidelines

Registration Details

To register for the seminar, please complete the application form, specifying your attendance method (online or in-person).

• - Registration Period: October 24, 2022, to November 14, 2022, until 17:00.

Note: Participation is not limited to GFVC council members; however, the registration might close if the attendee limit is reached before the deadline.

Important Information for Participants

Participants are requested to comply with the following guidelines, which, if violated, may result in non-admittance:

• - No filming or recording during the sessions.
• - Avoid disruptive behavior during the proceedings.

Media Inquiries

Members of the press wishing to cover the event should also indicate this in their application form.

Attached Documents

• - Event Flyer (PDF): 855KB