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The Manchester snack brand that is exporting to Japan

Japanese Ambassador to the UK, Mr Koji Tsuruoka, met Ten Acre as the brand announced they have now started exporting premium snacks to Japan.

His Excellency, Mr Koji Tsuruoka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom, visited Manchester on 21st February to explore trade opportunities between the region and Japan.

Tony Goodman, CEO of premium snack band Ten Acre, was one of the few business leaders asked to meet the Japanese ambassador on his visit. Tony introduced Mr Koji Tsuruoka to the wonderful world of Ten Acre and announced a recent deal which will see Ten Acre export their range of premium snacks to be distributed in Japan. Mr Goodman said: “It was a pleasure to meet His Excellency, Mr Koji Tsuruoka and welcome him to the wonderful world of Ten Acre – he thoroughly enjoyed the flavours and the stories behind our tasty snacks! We’re delighted to be exporting to Japan and to introduce Japanese customers to our innovative ‘Free From Plus’ products. During his visit Mr Koji Tsuruoka pledge that Japan will continue to support Greater Manchester to drive the next generation of innovation.”

The visit which coincided with the UK Northern Powerhouse International Conference – was coordinated by MIDAS, Manchester’s inward investment agency (part of Manchester Growth Company), in conjunction with the Embassy of Japan, and supported by NIPPON KOEI – BDP.


While discussing his visit, Mr Koji Tsuruoka said: “Our two countries have an excellent track record in innovation and creativity and I believe that, inspired by our common values, we can continue to contribute to the global community in this regard. We are greatly honoured that Greater Manchester has just designated Japan as one of its international priority partners. You can be assured that our Embassy is always happy to support links between this region and Japan”