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Singapore, October 19: Food Japan 2026, ASEAN’s premier exhibition for Japanese meals and beverage (F&B) merchandise, expertise and companies, formally opened as we speak for its 14th version. The three-day exhibition continues to function a key platform connecting Japanese producers and suppliers with consumers throughout ASEAN, whereas showcasing Japan’s wealthy culinary heritage, regional specialities and evolving F&B improvements.
This yr, 188 exhibitors from 39 prefectures and Singapore are taking part, bringing collectively an expanded vary of merchandise and options for the foodservice, hospitality, retail, wholesale and shopper markets. Prefectural and themed pavilions function Tokachi (Hokkaido), Aomori, Tohoku, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Fukui, Himeji (Hyogo), Sakaiminato (Tottori), Kagawa, Ehime, Fukuoka, JAPAN SOY SAUCE ASSOCIATION, Japan Dairy Industry Association, the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, Sake & Spirits and Wellness Food (Kyushu), providing guests a chance to find the distinctive flavours and merchandise of various areas throughout Japan.
New Categories Reflect Changing Consumer Demand
Food Japan 2026 introduces and expands a number of classes that replicate the altering wants of shoppers and the F&B business.
For the primary time, Pet Food takes a devoted highlight, showcasing Japanese pet meals merchandise and options for the rising pet care market. The exhibition additionally locations a stronger concentrate on Halal-certified merchandise, supporting Japanese suppliers trying to meet the dietary necessities and preferences of shoppers throughout Southeast Asia and different worldwide markets.
Visitors may discover a various number of well being and wellness merchandise, gluten-free choices, plant-based merchandise, drinks, sake and spirits, in addition to modern meals applied sciences and eco-friendly packaging options. Together, these choices spotlight how Japanese producers are responding to evolving shopper preferences round well being, sustainability, comfort and high quality.
More Opportunities to Discover, Taste and Connect
Beyond product showcases, Food Japan 2026 presents guests alternatives to expertise Japanese meals and beverage merchandise by way of interactive tastings, dwell demonstrations and B2B enterprise conferences with exhibitors.
The specifically designated OMAKASE STAGE may even host a collection of themed masterclasses and academic periods. Highlights embrace a sake masterclass for business professionals led by a famend professional, alongside seminars by audio system from Japan’s main dairy producers.
These actions present consumers and business professionals from retail, wholesale, foodservice and hospitality with alternatives to find new merchandise, acquire market insights and join straight with Japanese suppliers.
‘We are proud to current an expanded vary of merchandise new to the Singapore market, themed round Japan’s areas and various industries, frozen meals made with modern freezing expertise, in addition to new classes similar to pet meals and halal-friendly and halal-certified merchandise,’ mentioned Mr. Masanao Nishida, Director of OJ Events Pte Ltd. ‘Food Japan 2026 supplies a singular alternative to expertise the range of Japan’s regional cultures and culinary choices, whereas creating significant enterprise connections between Japanese suppliers and the broader ASEAN market.’
Strengthening Japan-ASEAN F&B Connections
Food Japan 2026 is made attainable with the help of the Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), Embassy of Japan in Singapore, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). The organisers additionally prolong particular gratitude to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for its continued help for the reason that strategy planning stage.
Marking its 14th version, Food Japan 2026 brings collectively the very best of Japan’s culinary traditions with rising merchandise, applied sciences and market alternatives. As a gateway between Japan and Southeast Asia, the exhibition continues to offer a platform for companies to find new merchandise, join with suppliers and discover new alternatives within the area’s dynamic F&B market.
Food Japan 2026 Information
Opening Hours:
Trade: 22 – 23 October, 10.00am-5.00pm
Trade & General Public: 24 October, 11.00am – 4.30pm
Address: Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 4, Hall 404, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, Singapore 039593
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About Food Japan
Food Japan is an annual occasion that serves as a bridge between Japan and ASEAN, offering helpful alternatives for enterprise collaboration and information change. The occasion showcases traditional Japanese elements, high-quality seasonal produce, distinctive prefecture specialities, in addition to modern expertise and equipment.
About Food Japan Executive Committee
The Food Japan Executive Committee, a part of OJ Events Pte Ltd, is led by professionals with a powerful observe document in organising main commerce exhibits throughout varied sectors, together with meals and beverage (F&B). The firm was based to help Japanese enterprises looking for to develop into worldwide markets by offering efficient gross sales and advertising and marketing platforms for his or her services and products. Food Japan is one such platform devoted to the F&B business.
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