FOODEX Japan - March 2024

Expression of Interest

The Expressions of Interest for FOODEX Japan 2024 will close on Monday, 9 October 2023.

Questions marked with an asterisk * are compulsory.

Business profile

* Business name:

* ABN:

* Business address:

* Business website:

Business social media handles (if applicable):

* Key contact name:

* Key contact role title:

* Key contact phone number:

* Key contact email address:

* Please provide a brief description of your business and products / services:

Export capability

* Briefly describe the product/s or service/s that you will promote throughout the tradeshow (please be as specific as possible)

* If successful, what equipment would you need to display your products (i.e., display case, refrigeration, hot plate, etc.)

*Is your business an emerging exporter in Japan and/or other Asian markets?

An emerging exporter is a business commencing their export journey in the Japan and/or other Asian markets.

• Yes
• No

*Is your business an established exporter in Japan and/or other Asian markets?

An established exporter is a business with existing exports to Japan or other Asian countries who are looking to investigate further opportunities to grow within these markets.

• Yes
• No

If yes, to which Asian markets?

* Do you have immediate capacity to fulfill new contracts in Japan as a result of attending this tradeshow?

• Yes
• No

Market opportunities

* What do you see as your business’s opportunities in the Japanese market?

Are there any specific goals you have for the Japanese market, or activities you wish to participate in or undertake? (Commercial-in-confidence details should be omitted.)

* What actions and/or initiatives do you consider as a priority for the Tasmanian Government in this market?

* Are there any distributors or businesses you would like to engage with for B2B meetings and/or site visits?

* Have you previously participated at FOODEX Japan, in person or by product representation?

• Yes
• No

If yes, please provided the year and details of your participation.

Verification

Please complete the verification and click the submit button below.

Further Information

• Expressions of interest will remain confidential and are non-binding.
• Your expression of interest does not guarantee participation in the tradeshow.
• Priority will be given to those likely to achieve commercial outcomes or strengthen the TASMANIAN brand in-market.
• An invitation will be issued to successful delegates.
• Selected delegates will be responsible for organising, confirming and paying for
  • their own flights, accommodation and on-ground costs
  • freight logistics, additional storage, and any on-stand equipment in addition to what is provided
  • company specific marketing collateral for use on the stand, all equipment necessary for sampling, including not but not limited to knives, toothpicks, plates, cutting boards, etc.
• Selected delegates are required to adhere to Japan’s entry requirements applicable at the time of travel.
• Selected businesses will be responsible for maintaining
  • company staffing on the TASMANIAN stand during exhibition opening hours
  • ensuring all products and samples are within use by dates for the term of the event.
• If your business is selected to participate on the Tasmanian stand you must use complementary Tasmanian ingredients, where possible, to accompany your main product showcase. Alternatively, you may be asked to use an unbranded product.
• Selected businesses will be responsible for the participation cost of $2,000 (excluding GST) plus the cost of any special equipment rental.
• Selected business participants have the opportunity to apply for the Accelerating Trade Program which offers support on a co-contribution up to $10,000 to support in market trade activities. Conditions apply.

Information Collection and Disclosure Statement

You are providing personal information to the Department of State Growth (the Department). The Department will manage your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (Tas).

The personal information collected here will be used by the Department for the evaluation of EOIs, communications and dealings relating to FOODEX Japan 2024. The Department may disclose your personal information to Japan Management Association for the purposes of registering your business with them, and to third parties in circumstances allowed for by law. You have the right to access your personal information by request to the Department.

You may request to have your information withdrawn at any time. If you withdraw, information you have provided will be deleted from the Department’s systems and any hard copies destroyed.

Please note that information provided in response to this EOI may be subject to a request for disclosure under the Right to Information Act 2009 however personal or commercially sensitive information relating to identifiable entities may be eligible for exemption. If the Department receives an application for identifying information from this EOI, you will be offered the opportunity to provide your views in relation to any contemplated disclosure.

For further information please read the Department’s Personal Information Protection Policy.

By clicking Submit you indicate you have read the above statement and authorise the Department to retain your personal information for the purposes identified on this form.