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    JAPANESE FOOD MARKET

    AND THEJETRO ZONE

    AT

    Mio KAWADADirector in Charge of International Trade Fairs in Japan

    JETRO Tokyo

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    ABOUT JETRO

    JETRO: Japan External Trade Organization

    1.Our mission:

    - To Promote trade and investment

    between Japan and the rest of the world

    2.Our activities- Promoting cross-border business tie-ups in high-tech

    and other key industry sectors

    - Facilitating economic growth in developing countries

    through trade promotion

    - Assisting Japans small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) to develop markets overseas

    - Helping Japanese firms expand overseas and aiding

    in protecting their intellectual property

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    Our Overseas Offices: 73 offices in 55countries

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    Cairo

    Nairobi

    Johannesburg

    Lagos

    Abidjan

    Our Offices in Africa

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    CHAPTER 1

    OVERVIEW OF THE

    JAPANESE FOOD

    MARKET

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    020

    4060

    80100120140

    160180200

    220240260

    2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

    Alcoholic Drinks

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Sugar and confectionery

    Milk, Cheese and Eggs

    Fish and Sea food

    Meat

    Wine, Spirits, Beer

    Coffee, tea, cocoa, mineral waters, soft drinks, fruit,

    vegetable juices

    Cane, jams, marmalades, compotes, jellies, fruit purees and

    pastes, honey, maple syrup, chocolate, chewing gums, etc

    Animals and poultry purchased live for consumption as food. Excludes:

    land and sea snails, lard and fats, soups, broths and stocks containing

    meat.

    Milk, cream and yoghurt containing sugar, cocoa, fruit or flavourings,

    dairy products not based on milk such as soya milk.

    Fish and seafood purchased live for consumption as food, Excludes:

    soups, broths and stocks containing fish and seafood.

    1. OVERVIEW of Japans Food

    Market

    Japanese Food Market size for 2009

    : About 492 Billion USD

    Source: World Consumer Income and Expenditure Patterns 2011 , Euromonitor International

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    1. OVERVIEW of Japans Food

    Market

    Japans food self-sufficiency ratio (based on calories): 40% 60% of food supply depends on import.

    Import Value of food from

    South Africa for 2009:Approx. 190million USD

    =Ranked as 30th

    Major food imports from South Africa

    1) Crude Sugar: About 55 Million USD

    2) Grapefruit: About 47 Million USD3) Canned Peaches: About 12 Million USD

    SourceMinistry of Agriculture,Forestry and Fisheries

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    CHAPTER 2

    JAPANESE LIFESTYLE

    AND

    TRENDS IN THE FOOD

    BUSINESS

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    Japanese people have a strong interest in

    eating

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 1:

    DIVERSITY

    Cuisines from all over the world can be found inJapan: not only Japanese food

    Team Foodex in an

    African restaurant.

    Cooking international

    cuisines at home

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    The Japanese consumers are continuously

    searching for new products

    Looking out for new and different tastes

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 2:

    NOVELTY

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    The number of working women is increasing,

    resulting in less time in the kitchen.

    Long life expectancy.

    Trend toward nuclear families.

    Microwave cooking is very popular.

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 3:

    EASY COOKING & EASY EATING

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    Convenience stores operating 24 hours a day

    are the driver of easy eating.

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 3:

    EASY COOKING & EASY EATING

    Food for busy people-More than 20% of Japanese men in their 20s and 30s rarely have breakfast.

    People expect added value (healthy, safe, high

    quality, etc) with easy cooking products.

    -easy + healthy = retort pouch with lower calories

    -easy + safe = rice in a sterile package

    -easy + high quality = pre-seasoned sauce

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    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 4:

    HEALTH & BEAUTY

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    Food businesses are developing functional

    foods.

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 4:

    HEALTH & BEAUTY

    Conventional foodstuff is also attracting newattention.

    -Sesames

    -Cocoas

    -Chocolates

    -Variety of teas

    Low cholesterol, low calories, organic

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    Various problems in the past made Japanese

    people sensitive to food safety.

    Traceability, no additives, no preservatives.

    Strict guidelines for labeling.

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 5:

    SAFETY

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    Rise of the Private Brands, or Private Labels

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 6:

    LOW PRICE AND GOOD QUALITY

    *Private brand products: Developed byspecific chain stores

    -Seven-Eleven

    -Aeon

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    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 7:

    ECO FOOD

    The recycling boxes for plastic trays, pet bottles

    and milk packages

    The logo expressing eco-friendly

    Thin bottles produced with less

    plastic

    Eco-bananas

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    The price of raw materials is rising in Japan, in

    line with the global price level increase.

    Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries(Wheat)

    IMF Primary Commodity Prices(Sugar)

    Unite: USD/ ton(Wheat) /

    pound(Sugar)

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 8:

    RAW MATERIALS PRICE RISE

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    2-1. KEYWORDS FOR

    PACKAGING

    Eco-friendlyIndividual

    ConsumptionConvenience

    Less trashRefillable

    Individual cookingSmall quantities

    Braille

    Re-sealable

    Gathered in 100g

    each

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    -15,506 dead

    -7,297 missing

    -5,386 injured-112,405 evacuated

    -209,839 buildings are completely / half destroyed

    -400,440 buildings are partly damaged / destroyed

    Magnitude 9.0

    Source : Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

    Situation of the damage *the figures are as of June 28th, 2011

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 9:

    AFTER THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

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    TOKYO

    Fukushima Dai-ichi

    Nuclear Power Plant

    accident area

    Area damaged by

    Tsunami

    It is 220km away

    from Tokyo

    Area

    damaged by

    Earthquake

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 9:

    AFTER THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

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    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 9:

    AFTER THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

    Reconstruction and recovery following the earthquake.

    2 1 KEYWORD NO 9

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    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 9:

    AFTER THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

    2 1 KEYWORD NO 9

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    TOKYO

    Fukushima Dai-ichi

    Nuclear Power Plant

    accident area

    Area damaged by Tsunami

    Area damaged by

    Earthquake

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 9:

    AFTER THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

    2 1 KEYWORD NO 9

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    From the website of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan

    Electric power supply is expected to be tight this summer.

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 9:

    AFTER THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

    2 1 KEYWORD NO 9

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    The degree of economic slowdown is expected to be much lessthan after the Lehman Brothers Shock.

    2-1. KEYWORD NO. 9:

    AFTER THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

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    CHAPTER 3

    REGULATIONS ON

    FOOD IMPORTS

    3 1 OUTLINE OF JAPANESE

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    3-1. OUTLINE OF JAPANESE

    REGULATIONS ON FOOD IMPORTS

    Food Sanitation Act

    http://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail_main?vm=&id=12

    Plant Protection Acthttp://www.cas.go.jp/jp/seisaku/hourei/data/ppa.pdf

    Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control

    http://www.cas.go.jp/jp/seisaku/hourei/data/adaidc_2.pdf

    Important laws regulating food imports

    Food imports are monitored by the quarantine stations of

    the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at the point of

    entry to Japan.

    3 1 OUTLINE OF JAPANESE

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    3-1. OUTLINE OF JAPANESE

    REGULATIONS ON FOOD IMPORTS

    Related Laws and Procedures

    Fruits andVegetables

    Meats andMeat

    Products

    FishProducts

    OtherProcessed

    Foods

    Food Sanitation ActFood Sanitation

    Inspection

    Plant Protection ActPlant

    Quarantine

    Act on Domestic

    Animal InfectiousDiseases Control

    AnimalQuarantine

    Customs Tariff Law

    etc.

    CustomsInspection

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    3-2. FOOD SANITATION ACT

    Fundamental law to ensure food safety

    Sets the specifications and standards for food(ex. food additives, microbes, remaining

    agricultural chemicals, packages etc.)

    In line with this law all the foods imported areinspected at quarantine stations.

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    3-3. PLANT PROTECTION ACT (1)

    To prevent the entry and spread of insects & pests

    harmful to plants

    Fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts

    Frozen or dried fruits and vegetables

    Cereal grains and flour

    LegumesFlavorings and spices (coffee beans and spices)

    Raw materials for plant originated herbal medicine

    Grapeseed, sesame, etc. for raw materials of fat and oil

    Items subject to plant quarantine

    Plants

    Primary

    agriculturalproducts

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    3-3. PLANT PROTECTION ACT (2)

    1) Whether an item consists of an import- prohibited plant?

    2) Which part of the plant?

    3) Whether a phytosanitary certificate is appended?

    4) Whether any soil is attached?

    5) Whether any diseased organisms, insects, pests, orparasites are present?

    6) Whether the fruit is from a specific place from where Japan

    cannot import

    Check Points

    3-4 ACT ON DOMESTIC ANIMAL

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    3-4. ACT ON DOMESTIC ANIMAL

    INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONTROL (1)

    To prevent the spread of infectious livestock diseases.

    Egg (hen, duck, turkey, etc)

    Bone (unprocessed bone, crushed bone, etc)

    Meat (fresh, frozen, chilled, salted, etc)

    Fat (fresh, frozen, chilled, salted, etc)

    Internal organs (fresh, frozen, chilled, salted, billed in casing)

    Raw milk

    Ham, sausage, bacon (all kinds)

    Items subject to animal quarantine

    3-4 ACT ON DOMESTIC ANIMAL

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    1) Whether an item consists of an import-

    prohibited item?

    2) Whether a Health Certificate is appended?

    3) Whether there is any abnormality in the

    cargo?

    4) Whether an inspection or sterilization is

    required?

    Check Points

    3-4. ACT ON DOMESTIC ANIMAL

    INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONTROL (2)

    3-5 PHARMACEUTICAL AFFAIRS

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    3-5. PHARMACEUTICAL AFFAIRS

    ACT (1)

    Basic regulation for products/items classified as

    medicine.

    The following products are to be subject to this act.

    Medical ProductsQuasi-Drugs

    Cosmetics

    Medical Devices

    If your products are classified as medicine, only importers with specific licenses

    can import them.

    The customs clearance procedures are very complicated and time-consuming.

    3-5 PHARMACEUTICAL AFFAIRS

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    3-5. PHARMACEUTICAL AFFAIRS

    ACT (2)

    Check whether your products are classified as a

    medicine.

    If your products meet one of the conditions listed

    below, they are classified as medicine and regulated by the act.

    1) Listed on the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.

    http://jpdb.nihs.go.jp/jp15e/

    2) Use ingredients enumerated on the medical

    ingredients list.

    3) Specify medical effects of a product

    on the package, flyer or brochure etc.

    eg. cure gastric cancer, restore youth, purify blood etc.

    http://jpdb.nihs.go.jp/jp15e/
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    3-6. POSITIVE LIST SYSTEM (1)

    Sets the maximum limits of agricultural chemical

    residues that can be found in foods.

    Agricultural chemicals: pesticides, feed additives

    and veterinary drugs.

    Chemicals not mentioned on the list can be used

    at a maximum of 0.01ppm.

    Foods exceeding the amount of chemicalsare not allowed to be sold in the Japanese market.

    http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/foodsafety/positivelist060228/index.html

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    3-6. POSITIVE LIST SYSTEM (2)

    Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) : 799 substances

    For the individual limit of each substance,

    please check MRLs Data Base

    Uniform Limit: 0.01ppm

    Applicable for agricultural chemicals without MRLs

    (same as that of European Union)

    Exempted Substances: 65 substances

    Not subject to the positive list system

    http://www.m5.ws001.squarestart.ne.jp/foundation/search.html

    http://www.ffcr.or.jp/zaidan/FFCRHOME.nsf/pages/MRLs-p-ES

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    3-7. FOOD ADDITIVES (1)

    Food Additives

    Preservatives, Sweeteners, Colorings, flavorings etc.

    Food Sanitation Act lists food additives that can be

    used in foods.

    Foods containing food additives that do not appear

    on the list are prohibited from being imported into

    Japan.

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    3-7. FOOD ADDITIVES (2)

    Permitted food additives are classified

    into 4 categories as follows:

    1) Designated additives (413 substances)eg: Benzoic acid, calcium carbonate, citric acid etc.

    2) Existing additives (365 substances)eg: Orange colour, palm oil caroten, pectin etc.

    3) Natural flavoring (about 600 substances)

    eg: Aloe, durian, honey etc.

    4) General food additives (about 100 substances)eg: Strawberry juice, green tea etc.

    ( )

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    3-7. FOOD ADDITIVES (3)

    Attention must be paid to the usage standards of

    food additives:

    (maximum quantity limits, purpose condition etc.)

    Some food additives are not permitted to be used

    in foods, even though they may be legal in your

    country.

    http://www.ffcr.or.jp/zaidan/FFCRHOME.nsf/pages/e-foodadditives

    3 8 WASHINGTON CONVENTION (1)

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    3-8. WASHINGTON CONVENTION (1)

    CITES = Washington Convention

    Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

    Regulates an excess of commercial trade of

    endangered wild animals and plants in order toensure their survival.

    3-8. WASHINGTON

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    CONVENTION (2)

    All endangered species are classified into 3categories according to the level of endangerment:

    1) Appendix I (species in danger of extinction)Trade of these species are permitted only for academic

    purposes. eg. African Elephant, Certain species of Aloe, etc

    . 2) Appendix II (species of which trade must be controlled) An export permit issued by the authority of the country of export

    is required. eg. Cactus, Orchids (including wild vanilla), African manatee, etc.

    3) Appendix III (species that are protected in at least one country)

    An export permit issued by the authority of the country thatincluded the species concerned in the Appendix III is required.

    eg. Anteater from Botswana, Pink Pigeon from Mauritius

    3 9 QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (1)

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    3-9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (1)

    Imported foods as well as domestic products in

    Japan, must display the appropriate food labels

    when sold in Japan.

    1) Fresh produce

    Product name Country of origin

    2) Processed food

    Product name List of ingredients Net contents

    Best-before date Preservation method Country of origin

    Importers name and address

    Items that have to be listed on food labels

    3 9 QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (2)

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    3-9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (2)

    When sold in Japan, all ingredients must belisted on the labels of the product in

    Japanese.

    Ingredients should cover all the items used in theproduct.

    Ingredients (including food additives) must be

    listed in order from highest to lowest, according to

    their specific weighting in the product.An exporter will prepare the label with an importer.

    The exporter has to provide accurate information of ingredients

    (including additives) so that an importer can make correct labels.

    3 9 QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (3

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    3-9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (3

    Ingredients known as allergens must be

    listed on package labels.

    * Number of people who suffer from food allergies is

    increasing.

    Labeling

    Mandatory

    Shrimp/Prawn, Crabs, Wheat, Buckwheat, Eggs,

    Milk, Peanuts

    Labeling

    Recommended

    Abalone, Squid, Salmon, Salmon roe, Bananas,

    Mackerel, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Oranges,

    Peaches, Kiwi fruit, Apples, Walnuts, Soybeans,

    Yams, Gelatin, Matsutake mushroom

    Eg: Emulsifiers (derived from soybeans)

    Vegetable fats and oils (containing soybean oil)

    3-9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (4)

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    3 9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (4)

    Product Name

    Ingredients

    Net Contents

    Best-beforeDate

    Importer NameCountry of Origin

    Preservation

    Method

    Description of a food additive:

    Emulsifier (derived from soybeans)

    Nutritional Ingredients and Calories

    3 9 QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (5)

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    3-9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (5)

    The JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standard) Law sets

    the specifications and standards for organic

    agricultural products.

    Registered certifying bodies check whether

    products comply with JAS standards.

    Only certified foods can display the JAS markand the phrase Organic.

    Labeling for organic agricultural products in Japan

    Detailed Information:

    http://www.maff.go.jp/e/jas/specific/organic.html

    3 9 QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (6)

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    3-9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (6)

    How can imported foods be organic in theJapanese market?

    CASE 1: Producers attach the JAS mark.

    Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

    Registered Overseas Certifying Bodies

    (1) application(2) accreditation

    Producers,

    Manufacturers,

    Farmers

    (3) certification

    Attach the JASmark and export

    Importers

    3-9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (7)

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    3 9. QUALITY LABELING SYSTEM (7)

    CASE 2: Importers attach the JAS mark.

    Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

    Registered Japanese

    Certifying Bodies

    (1) application(2) accreditation

    Producers,

    Manufacturers,

    Farmers

    (3) certification

    Attach

    the JAS

    mark

    Importers Overseas

    certifying body

    Overseas

    government

    (1) certification(2) Issuanceof certificate

    Scheme of a country of export

    ATTENTIONCASE 2 is only applicable to countries

    (27 EU countries, Australia, U.S.A., Argentina, New Zealand and Switzerland)

    whose organic rules and standards are approved as equivalent to Japanese ones.

    3-10. FOOD IMPORT PROCEDURES (1)

    Fl Ch t

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    Flow Chart

    Processed Foods

    Seafood

    Fruits

    Vegetables

    Meats

    Processed meats

    Plant

    Quarantine

    Shipper

    Animal

    Quarantine

    Food Sanitation Inspection

    Declaration with

    Notification Form for Importation of FoodsDeclaration with Form Display Only

    Customs Inspection

    3-10. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (2)

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    FOOD IMPORT PROCEDURES

    Notification Paper of Food Import- The official documents to declare at the quarantine stations

    Exporter must prepare

    Importer will prepare

    List of Ingredients for each item

    Manufacturing Process Chart for each item

    Invoice

    Packing List*Please discuss with your customs clearance agent

    Phytosanitary Certificate

    Certificate of Analysis

    Certificate of Origin

    Only when required

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    CHAPTER 4

    JAPANESE BUSINESS

    PRACTICE

    4-1 JAPANESE BUSINESS PRACTICE

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    4-1. JAPANESE BUSINESS PRACTICE

    1) Be patient:Business may not proceed as quickly as

    you may expect

    Intensive inspection of products quality Japanese companies have to respond to the

    growing demand for food safety from consumers.

    Mutual understanding must be established. It may take some time to get orders from

    Japanese companies.

    4-2 JAPANESE BUSINESS PRACTICE

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    4-2. JAPANESE BUSINESS PRACTICE

    2) Consider the shelf life of products

    It is desirable that your products have a shelf life

    of more than 1 year.

    Japanese importer is conscious of shelf life. Japanese consumer will not choose products

    with upcoming expiration dates

    Shipping & Customs Clearance

    1.5 2 months

    4-3 JAPANESE BUSINESS PRACTICE

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    4-3. JAPANESE BUSINESS PRACTICE

    3) Develop buyers confidence in you!

    Meet deadlines.

    Supply products stably.

    Do not change the price frequently.

    Respond quickly to inquiries from the importer.

    If you fail to comply with your importers requests, the

    importer runs the risk of loosing confidence in the marketIn this case, you will also lose your importers confidence

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    CHAPTER 5

    FOODEX JAPAN 2012

    AND THE JETRO ZONE

    5-1. OUTLINE OF THE EXHIBITION

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    5-1. OUTLINE OF THE EXHIBITION

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    One of the largest food andbeverage exhibitions in Asia and

    the Pacific region!

    80,000 visitors are expected

    Over2,500 exhibitorsfrom 63 countries and regions

    5-1. OUTLINE OF THE EXHIBITION

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    FOODEX JAPAN 2012

    *DATE: March 6 (Tue.) 9 (Fri.), 2012

    *TIME: 10:00-17:00 (-16:30 on last day)

    *VENUE: Makuhari-Messe, Chiba, JAPAN

    *URL: http://www3.jma.or.jp/foodex/en/index.html

    5-1. OUTLINE OF THE EXHIBITION

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    74% of exhibitors rate the show in general asexcellent or very good.

    85% of exhibitors are satisfied with thequality of visitors.

    24.7%

    24.6%22.4%

    14.5%

    9.0%

    3.9% 0.9%

    Visitors by industry sector (2011)

    Distribution & Wholesale

    Food Service

    manufacturing

    Retail

    Government & Association

    Hotel, Banquet & Leisure

    Press

    5-2. ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATING

    IN THE JETRO ZONE

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    IN THE JETRO ZONE

    Participation Fee: USD 1,025* About 86% discount compared with the normal

    participation fee7,300USD

    Exhibition Scale: 66 booths

    Support provided by JETRO:1) Packaged booth includes basic equipment and decorations.

    2) Transportation fee of exhibits is borne by JETRO. (special support for

    exhibitors from Africa)

    3) Shared-basis interpreters for business negotiations will be prepared.

    4) Individual consultation by experts of Japanese food industry will be

    available.5) Free access to the business center and kitchen.

    6) Promotion of the JETRO Zone to potential Japanese buyers will be

    done by JETRO.

    5-3. SHOW RESULTS OF THE JETRO ZONE

    AT FOODEX JAPAN 2011

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    AT FOODEX JAPAN 2011

    52 companies from 22 countries

    exhibited at the JETRO Zone.

    2,314 business negotiations

    1,057 contracts (including prospective

    ones) worth USD6,235,700

    Exhibitor satisfaction: 100% of top

    two grades (on a 4-point scale)

    5-4. SUCCESS STORIES

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

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    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

    CASE 1: Fruits Jams from Madagascar (2008)

    Refined

    packaging

    Organically

    grown fruits

    New flavor in the

    Japanese market

    Well-knowncertification:

    HACCP

    Sold at luxurious

    department store

    in Paris

    5-4. SUCCESS STORIES

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

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    CASE 1: Fruits Jams from Madagascar (2008)

    A contract with a Japanese importer.

    More than 2,500 pods of jams imported intoJapan.

    Now sold at high-end bakery shops and on

    the internet.

    http://www.s-at-t.com/

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

    5-4. SUCCESS STORIES

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

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    CASE 2: Nougat from South Africa (2008)

    Very soft:

    distinguishable from

    other nougats

    No additives

    Coated with high-

    quality Belgianchocolate

    Refined European

    packaging

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

    5-4. SUCCESS STORIES

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

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    CASE 2: Nougat from South Africa (2008)

    A contract with a Japanese importer.

    Shipped 110,000 nougats on September 2008.

    Now sold in high-end supermarkets.

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

    5-4. SUCCESS STORIES

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

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    CASE 3: Cashew nuts from Kenya (2011)

    Cashew nuts had a

    huge demand in the

    Japanese market

    Provided needed

    information on

    transportation

    Good quality

    Vacuum packed

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

    Developed a

    mutual- trust relationship

    5-4. SUCCESS STORIES

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

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    CASE 3: Cashew nuts from Kenya (2011)

    Two contracts with Japanese nuts products

    makers.

    The exhibitor shipped a container of cashew nuts

    to each company. Contract of 120,000USD each.

    Raw cashew nuts, shelled and sized, will be used

    as a table snack. Crumbs will be a condiment atcurry shops.

    FROM THE JETRO ZONE

    5-5. HOW TO APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION

    IN JETRO ZONE AT FOODEX 2012

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    You will be able to get the information on the

    application from JETROs website!

    http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/foodex2012

    Step 1: Click on Red Exhibitors page

    button on the left of page

    Step 2: ID: foodex2012

    Password: jetroapplicationStep 3: Follow the How to apply

    steps

    5-5. HOW TO APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION

    IN JETRO ZONE AT FOODEX 2012

    http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/foodex2012http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/foodex2012
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    APPLICATION DEADLINE

    (Form 1A & Form 1B)

    September 9, 2011

    IN JETRO ZONE AT FOODEX 2012

    We are waiting foryourapplication!

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    THANK YOU