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Introduction

Kubomura Food Advisory Consultants, (KFAC), specializes in food and food-related technologies focusing on the Japanese food market. Executive Consultant, Kiyoko Kubomura, a seasoned veteran in the Japanese food industry, is supported by other leading experts. This team of specialists has established a successful network in the food industry with their direct experience enabling them to assist clients in the most effective and efficient manner.
Although located in the heart of the food industry business area of Tokyo, KFAC is not limited to Japan; it is a member of the well-known Stratecon Consulting Group in the United States; has associate consultants in Europe; South Africa and most Pacific-Rim countries. KFAC's client-base is diverse, ranging from Fortune 500 food manufacturers to leading franchise operations and technology-based venture startups. Because KFAC specializes exclusively in the food industry it is widely regarded as the premier consultancy for the Japanese food industry.

Services Available

  • Japan market entry assistance
  • Market research and feasibility analysis
  • Business development and joint ventures
  • Food engineering and technical consulting
  • Regulatory compliance and quality control
  • Food production
KFAC can design services to meet their client's specific needs. Their fee structure system allows for maximum flexibility including; hourly-fee-based; project-based; commission-based; retainer-based; success-fee-based and royalty-based.

KFAC publishes a newsletter six times every year which focuses on the most recent news, trends, information and business topics within the Japanese food market. The newsletter, issues Kubomura Courier, is available by subscription, and can provide industry members with valuable background material for doing business in Japan.

Categories Available

  • Prepared foods
  • Food regulations
  • Food ingredients
  • Geriatric foods
  • Food additives
  • Fast foods
  • Food diagnostics
  • Industrial foods
  • Nutritional and functional foods
  • Food flavoring

Specialized Areas

The KFAC consulting team's wide range of expertise include:
  • Food technology
  • Food flavoring, ingredients and additives
  • Food cooking and production
  • Food sanitation and hygiene
  • Food diagnostics
  • Food sales and marketing
  • FOSHU (Functional Foods)
  • Food nutrition and supplements

Experience

Following are a few examples of recent consulting projects.
  • Completed a market investigation and feasibility analysis for a major food manufacturer to determine an appropriate entry strategy into the Japanese market, including identifying potential joint venture partners.
  • Assisted a major international franchise operation with adjusting and optimizing the flavoring and ingredients for local taste requirements.
  • Provided technical assistance in the development of flavorings for a large ramen(Japanese instant noodles) company for its new product line.
  • Consulted with a large multi-national firm regarding market trends, government regulations and dietary issues to support the development and implementation of a business plan for the Japanese market.
  • Held training seminars about the new regulations surrounding HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), for several food production companies.
  • Supplied market and technology analysis, including preparation of manuscripts and articles, for several large Japanese food publications, including Japan Food Engineering.
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