News

Food Japan 2019 Brings Local Japanese Businesses to ASEAN’s Tables

SINGAPORE -�Media
OutReach�-�October 29, 2019 -�OJ Events ("Food Japan Executive Committee") announces the
arrival of Food Japan 2019. Happening at Singapore's Suntec Convention Centre
from October 31st to November 2nd, the largest ASEAN trade event dedicated to
the Japanese food and beverage export industry will feature over 200 exhibitors
across 40 Japanese prefectures during the 3 days. This year, over 200
new-to-market and new-to-Singapore products will be unveiled.

F&B industry
professionals will learn the latest industry developments and trends in
Japanese F&B, as well as connecting directly with Japanese suppliers and
providers for the freshest and highest quality in ingredients, materials,
equipment, and services.

Food Japan 2019
also allows visitors to sample new-to-market Japanese brands across the show
floor. Trade show registration and scheduled programming details are appended
at the end of the release.

Food Japan 2019's Exclusives

Quality and
region-exclusivity remains the hallmarks of Food Japan. What makes this year
stand out from the rest is that Food Japan 2019 will feature a slew of
region-exclusive railway-snack offerings from the likes of East Japan Railway
Company., to Fukui Prefecture's Sui Co Ltd., home to Japan's best quality rice
producing region. Products from these brands will feature food made through
relationships cultivated with local businesses. Likewise, for the first time,
the famed Kagoshima Fish Market will make its rare public appearance, with a
live instructional for culinary professionals.

Japanese wines make
a return in 2019. The likes of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures, known for
their grapes and famed as fruit producers will be showcasing their wines. Other
wines from prefectures, such as Nagano, Niigata, Osaka, Tochigi and Yamagata
will be making its appearance.

Understanding the Art of Japanese Sake

Food Japan 2019
intends to educate as well. In a comprehensive 90-minute workshop for F&B
industry professional, 2018's SSA Master Sake Sommelier, Sean Ou, will share
with audience-participants on the different varieties of Sake, and how its taste
profile can enhance food pairing choices and dining experiences.

Participants will
have a taste of 4 varieties of sake, understanding their different grades,
characteristics, and how to best pair them with food.

Desserts & Sake: The How-To Masterclass

Singapore's
Patisserie G Chef-Owner, Gwen Lim too will grace the trade show with her
insights for food-and-beverage professionals. She will be demonstrating the
versatility of Sake, through 4 delicious dessert pairings. F&B
professionals stand to benefit from Gwen's suggestions, and how to incorporate
Sake as part of a regular dessert menu offering for ASEAN consumers.

"We are proud to
have over 80% of Japan's prefectures represented and participating in Food
Japan 2019. As ASEAN's largest trade event, there is really much more to the
Japanese food and beverages industry than one might initially expect. As
investments into Southeast Asia continues to be a key driver for international
growth, we want to bridge businesses as they tap into the region's potential,
as well as cater to ASEAN's consumers as their taste and preferences expand,"
said Masanao Nishida, Director of Food Japan 2019.

About Food Japan Executive Committee

Food Japan Executive Committee (of OJ Events
Pte Ltd) is helmed by professionals with a strong track record of organising
leading industry trade shows. The company serves to support and connect
Japanese enterprises to international markets by providing effective sales and
marketing platforms for their product and service offerings. Food Japan is the
largest annual platform to connect the ASEAN and Japanese F&B industry.

For more information, visit: http://oishii-world.com/en/

To Top