industry. They share a commitment to sustainable food systems and a vision for deeper international collaboration. We are especially excited about strengthening ties with Japan—a country with a rich and respected [...] both an honour and a pleasure to welcome you to Nordic Food Day. I hope you’ve enjoyed this morning’s presentations and the delicious samples from our many esteemed producers. Food is one of the most powerful [...] salty air, allows us to ferment and dry fish, whale, and lamb simply by hanging them and letting nature do the work. These specialties are a gift from our environment, enabling us to survive and thrive—even