Webinar: Challenges and Opportunities of Western U.S. Food Ingredients in the Japanese Market

The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA®) and the 13 Western State Departments of Agriculture announce participation and registration in the following activity, which is brought to you by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service:

2022 Webinar: Challenges and Opportunities of Western U.S. Food Ingredients in the Japanese Market

July 14, 2022 ~ 4:30 - 5:30 pm PDT

Join us for an informative webinar featuring our WUSATA Japan in-country representative and guests from the Tokyo Agricultural Trade Office! We will be discussing the challenges and opportunities of Western U.S. food ingredients in the Japanese market.

Agenda:

Japanese Food Processing Market Overview by ATO Tokyo

• Highlighting the recent GAIN report on Japanese Food Processing Ingredients

Challenges & Opportunities of Western US food ingredients in the Japanese market by WUSATA Japan In-country rep

• Overview of food trade between the WUSATA region and Japan
• Current top commodities by volume and value
• Traditional and new/potential destinations in Japan for agricultural ingredients
• How are food ingredient purchasing decision typically made and maintained in Japan (Procurement, Marketing/Sales, Quality Control, Documentation and Information Disclosure)?
• How to build the supply chain jointly with your importer
• Tips to initiate and promote new business with Japanese customers

Sign up today and secure your spot!  **ZOOM link will be sent out the morning of the webinar**

Registration Deadline: July 14, 2022 by 12 pm PDT