In 2024, East Forest Kenari Nuts became a finalist for Best New Organic Food at the Nordic Organic Food Fair in Malmö, Sweden. The recognition provided another opportunity to introduce Kenari to the Nordic organic market and highlighted the growing interest in the product beyond its original markets.
Read MoreKawanasi returned to BIOFACH Nuremberg in 2024 to continue building international awareness and relationships around Kenari Nuts and East Forest. Following the major regulatory and market milestones of 2023, the 2024 exhibition provided an opportunity to strengthen existing relationships, meet potential partners and continue positioning Kenari within the global organic food market.
Read MoreAt Anuga 2023 in Cologne, East Forest Kenari Nuts received Top Innovation recognition at the Anuga Taste Innovation Show in the Fine Food category for the Unsalted variant. The recognition placed an Indonesian forest nut among products selected for innovation, creativity and market potential at one of the world's major food industry exhibitions.
Read MoreAfter years of regulatory work, dried Kenari Nuts were authorized for placement on the European Union market as a traditional food from a third country under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/667.
Read MoreIn 2023, Kawanasi introduced Kenari Nuts to the North American market for the first time at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The event provided an opportunity to introduce the Indonesian forest nut to the natural and organic food community and explore its potential in one of the world's most dynamic markets for emerging food products.
Read MoreIn 2023, Kenari Nuts received the Best New Product Award at BIOFACH in the Grocery Products, Snacks & Sweets category. The recognition came at a significant point in Kenari's international development, following EU Novel Food approval and marking an important step in introducing this Indonesian forest nut to the European organic market.
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