About the Council
for Public-Private Partnership
in Food Technology
Purpose
The Council was established in October 2020 through the participation of numerous stakeholders from industry, academia, and government. The Council’s purpose is to promote public-private partnerships that encourage the resolution of issues in collaborative areas and the development of new markets in order to secure a domestic technological base for emerging technologies that will help build a resource-recycling food supply system and realize a high food quality of life, which will contribute to the development of the food, agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries and strengthen food security.
Vision
We aim to foster Japanese foodtech businesses that will contribute to solving food and environmental issues in Japan and around the world, create new industries and develop of the Japanese economy.
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Sustainable food supply
- Today
- We are facing risks such as increased demand for food, environmental impact and rising raw material and labor costs.
- The future
- We will increase protein and other food sources while reducing the environmental impact on the earth.
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Productivity improvement
- Today
- It is necessary to increase productivity through smart systems due to the declining and aging population.
- The future
- AI and robot technologies will be used to eliminate overwork and labor shortages. We will create a sustainable food supply.
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A rich and healthy diet that meets the diverse needs of individuals
- Today
- There is a greater need for a variety of foods that cater to different tastes, nutritional balance, and allergy needs.
- The future
- We will use data to provide optimized meal experiences for individuals and achieve wellbeing through food.
Necessary initiatives
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Fostering players
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Promote open innovation
Create innovation through collaboration between startups, companies, academia, the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector, and other sectors.
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Foster startups
In the commercialization of foodtech, we will create an environment for appropriate funding and information disclosure.
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Market creation
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Strategic rule making
The government and private sector will work together to decide upon an international response policy for the development of rules necessary for commercialization.
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Establish consumer understanding
Gain consumer trust by ensuring the safety of new food with little consumption experience, proper labelling and communication of information to consumers.
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The Council for Public-Private Partnership in Food Technology is involved in the following activities
- Sharing information with members on trends and events related to foodtech in Japan and abroad, holding seminars, etc.
- Publishing information from members at the general meeting and proposal/report meetings held about three times a year
- Establishment and participation in working groups and community circles for specialized discussions
- Promotion of business collaboration through matching and communication among members
- Plenary meeting (proposals and reports)
- Proposals to launch WTs and CCs, reports on activities, and sharing of results
- Working Teams (WT)
- Professional discussions aimed at resolving issues in collaborative areas
- Community Circles (CC)
- Continually engaged in activities to boost momentum regarding foodtech
- Working Team Topics
(As of July 2024) -
- Insect Business R&D WT
- Cellular Agriculture WT
- Dietary Innovation WT
- Food and Education WT
- Gastronomy Tech WT
- Plant Based Food Promotion WT
- Health Foodtech WT
- Community Circle Topics
(As of November 2024) -
- Foodtech Financial Engagement Forum
- Healthy x Tasteful food functions CC
- Cellular Agriculture CC
- Food Start-Up Future Conference CC
Council members can apply and participate in the activities free of charge.
We are also happy to discuss the establishment of new working teams and community circles.
To apply to join a working team or community circle or for more information, please contact NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, Inc.
