[Event] Japan's New Certification Program for Restaurants & Retail Stores

Stand out to Japanese food & drink distributors with Japan's new 
certification program. This certification is recognized and sponsored by
the Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF).  

 

DATE & TIME    Monday    February 27, 2017    Session 1: 1:30-3:00 PM (PST)    Session 2: 4:30-6:00 PM (PST)    VENUE    The SF Vault    415 Jackson St.    San Francisco, CA 94111    REGISTER    Cost: FREE (Seating limited to 50)*    EMAIL: japan@wattentionla.com    *Deadline is Tuesday, February 21.

SUMMARY Join us for an information seminar on Japan's new certification program for U.S. restaurants and retailers. Attendees can choose between Session 1 (1:30-3:00 PM) and Session 2 (4:30-6:00 PM) depending on their availability. Both sessions will feature the same content.  1:00 PM 1:30 PM         2:30 PM   4:00 PM   4:30 PM 5:30 PM Doors Open Session 1 Presentations     1. Mr. Yoshimori Tome, CEO of Sushi Ran     "About the Certification of Japanese Food &     Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas"     2. Introduction of Certificate Body     3. Introduction to Supporter Stores     4. Mr. Ryuta Kawano, ZEN-NOH AMERICA CORP.        & Mr. Masaomi Abe, Mutual Trading Co., Inc        "About the Quality and Use of Japanese         Food & Ingredients" Networking/Reception Doors Open Session 2 (Features same programming as Session 1) Networking/Reception

CERTIFICATION BENEFITS

The "Japanese Food Supporter Store" certification program promotes companies who purchase and use authentic Japanese food and drink ingredients. Companies with the certification are featured on the Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) website.

Some of the primary benefits to this certification include: 

1. Can be used to promote the sale and use of quality, trusted Japanese food & drink products.
2. Highlights U.S. company as a trusted business partner for Japanese distributors on food distribution networks
3. Companies with the certification will have their business name and infomration featured on the MAFF's "Taste of Japan" website
4. Highlights the U.S. company as a trusted business partner when buying seasonal ingredients from Japan

More benefits will be added to the program as it becomes available.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM

Restaurants and retail stores must meet the following requirements to receive the "Japanese Food Supporter Store" certification:

Restaurants

1. Must consistently serve food using Japanese food products
2. Must showcase Japanese foods, and alcohoic beverages on the menu
3. Must promote the appeal and characteristics of Japanese food

Retail Stores

1. Must consistently serve food using Japanese food products
2. Must showcase Japanese foods, and alcohoic beverages on store shelves
3. Must promote the appeal and characteristics of Japanese food & beverages

*Japanese foods are defined as agricultural, forestry, and fishery products that are produced within Japan. Process foods produced within Japan is defined by the raw materials which determine the characteristics of such products, and use agricultural, forestry, and fishery products produced within Japan as the main ingredients.

*Japanese alcholic beverages are defined as alcoholic beverages that are manufactured within Japan. 

ORGANIZED BY

Food Industry Affaird Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.

SUPPORTED BY
Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

COOPERATION FROM

JETRO San Francisco

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES

Contact the Mr. Nakata of Japan Product Promotions Inc.
E: japan@wattentionla.com
P: +1 (323) 736-6569