Reference Material

This is the first time that we are going to have an "overseas market marketing" event, so we will be sharing some information that we hope you will find useful in creating your plan.

San-J International Inc., the main sponsors of this competition, has provided us with a document on their soy sauce business in the U.S. market, which we will share directly with you as soon as your team registration is complete.

The following are "Various Information on Food Products in North America" and "Various Information on Distribution of Food Products and Soy Sauce in North America" provided by our sponsor, JETRO Kobe.

• Basic Information on Marketing of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foods by Country (U.S., updated June 2021)
  https://www.jetro.go.jp/ext_library/1/_Marketing/2021/marketing_basicinfo_USA_2108.pdf
  
  
  
• Market Price Survey of Soy Sauce in Major Cities (Soy Sauce)
  https://www.jetro.go.jp/ext_images/_Marketing/price/2021/39.pdf
  
  
  
• Import regulations and procedures for seasonings (U.S.)
  https://www.jetro.go.jp/world/n_america/us/foods/exportguide/seasoning.html
  
  
  
• Commodity Report (Soy Sauce)
  https://www.jetro.go.jp/ext_images/industry/foods/item/19.pdf
  
  
  
• Tokyo Customs Special Feature "Export of Soy Sauce and Miso"
  Based on customs export statistics, this document summarizes the needs of each region.
  https://www.customs.go.jp/tokyo/content/toku0108.pdf
  
  
  
• JETRO Research Report
  "The U.S. Commodity Safety Enhancement Act 『Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food』 A Model Food Safety Plan for the Rule (Soy Sauce)"
  
  In September 2015, the "Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food" regulations were released, and it became mandatory for exporters of food products from Japan to the United States to develop a food safety plan based on the regulations.
  
  A template for soy sauce is available for your reference.
  https://www.jetro.go.jp/world/reports/2018/02/e65597e030b9c270.html
  
  
  
• JETRO Business Brief
  "Gluten-free tamari soy sauce attracts attention - Sanjay International"
  
  This is an article from JETRO about Sanjirushi Brewing Company.
  https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2012/03/4f6aee5c1ffb8.html
  
  ※Please note that registration is required to view the article.