Food Growth Studio, a specialized unit in the food sector jointly operated by A1Growth Inc. (Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ryoto Hotta) and Cremma Inc. (Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kei Yasumori), will hold "Food Growth Meetup #2," a meetup for practitioners involved in the growth of food brands, on July 15, 2026 (Wed) at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Yurakucho. This second event will focus on "Food x Inbound/Outbound," with a spotlight on the Muslim market and the Chinese diaspora market, two global markets that will become increasingly important for Japanese food brands. Speakers at the event will include Mr. Satoshi Shimai, Representative Director of Asset Frontier Co., Ltd., which operates "Honoru," a major domestic Halal Japanese restaurant, and Mr. Yoichi Morikawa, Partner Advisor at NEXT81 Inc., which operates "YAICHI," a cross-border e-commerce platform for the Chinese market. They will share practical perspectives for Japanese food brands to challenge the global market, including inbound strategies, overseas sales channel development, and case studies of success and failure in local markets. ■ Background of the Event Against the backdrop of increasing inbound foreign visitors and the growing popularity of Japanese food brands overseas, acquiring inbound demand and developing overseas sales channels are becoming increasingly important themes for food manufacturers, restaurants, and regional product businesses. However, due to a lack of understanding of religion, culture, business customs, distribution, and local communities, superficial promotions alone are unlikely to yield results. This event will feature speakers who have gained practical experience on the front lines of the Muslim and Chinese diaspora markets, sharing real-world insights from successes and failures. ■ Event Overview Event Name: "Food Growth Meetup #2: The Forefront of Food x Inbound/Outbound! Practical Strategies for Success ~ Jap