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Export to Japan 22: Alternative Market Entry: Licensing, franchising, and joint-venture
30
Sep
2021
Alternatives work typically in manufacturing sector but also apply for primary sectors like agriculture and food. They suit those EU producers and exporters who wish to expand cross-border business quickly with less financial and operational investment.
Export to Japan 21: Market Entry: Finding a Japanese partner
22
Sep
2021
The export process starts with market research: EU exporters should research to know about Japanese market, their products for Japanese market, and Japanese consumers to target. Based on findings from market research, EU exporters then identify target market, set marketing position, and develop marketing strategies. According to the target, positioning and strategies, EU exporters search for a suitable partner.
Export to Japan 20: Overview of Export Process: Before, during and after Import Clearances
15
Sep
2021
Overview of the export process which EU exporters should be actively involved throughout. Key for business success is in cooperation with Japanese importers/buyers in order to establish a long-lasting business relationship. The process starts from exporter’s home country, to shipment of goods, to Japan Custom clearance, and ends at retail markets in Japan.
Report: Japan's Premium Food market
Japan has a flourishing premium food market which is one of the best in the world. Japanese demand for great tasting, high-quality and innovative food brands from EU firms remains very strong. In fact, because competition between retailers is intensifying, demand for new and exciting products from the EU not yet sold in Japan is increasing. There has never been a better time to sell to Japan.
Webinar 182: Japan's Premium Food market
26
Oct
2021
The webinar targets EU food firms and brands with products at the premium end of the market wanting to increase exports and depend less on their home market and generate revenues in what is one of the best export markets for European foods.
Trade & Industry towards Carbon Neutrality | EU-Japan Online Conference
30
Jun
2021
Export to Japan 19: Certification Process and Procedures for Organic JAS (Processed organic food)
05
May
2021
A series of three webinars is scheduled to inform on certification process and procedures to comply with the Organic Japan Agriculture Standards (or JAS).
Export to Japan 18: Certification Process and Procedures for Organic JAS (Animal-based organic food)
28
Apr
2021
A series of three webinars is scheduled to inform on certification process and procedures to comply with the Organic Japan Agriculture Standards (or JAS).
Export to Japan 17: Certification Process and Procedures for Organic JAS (Plant-based organic food)
21
Apr
2021
A series of three webinars is scheduled to inform on certification process and procedures to comply with the Organic Japan Agriculture Standards (or JAS).
Webinar 167: The Olive Oil market in Japan
23
Mar
2021
23-03-21 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CETWhat business opportunities does the Japanese olive oil market offer to EU
Webinar 163: Japanese Consumers' Behavior (by age and gender)
02
Feb
2021
2-02-21 | 15:00 - 16:00 PM CETWhich consumer groups are the most relevant in the Japanese market, which a
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 39: SME Chapter
29
Jun
2021
Important concessions are contained in the EPA for EU exporters to Japan, including SMEs. As a result, these EU products have since the entry into force of the Agreement an important competitive advantage on the Japanese markets.

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