FOODEX JAPAN 2026
(The 51st International Food & Beverage Exhibition)
Date March 10, 2026 (Tue) ~ 13 (Fri)
Venue Tokyo Big Sight
What is FOODEX JAPAN / International Food & Beverage Exhibition?
Asia's largest B-to-B business negotiation exhibition related to food and beverages is held at Tokyo Big Sight every March.
This exhibition, which has been held annually since 1976, will be held for the 51st time in 2026, and
has been highly praised by everyone involved each time as an excellent place for both exhibitors and visitors to expand their business.
We will contribute to the further development of the food industry by providing the latest information related to "food" and providing better services.
What is FOODEX JAPAN?
As an
international food and beverage exhibition that connects Japan, Asia, and the world, it is an exhibition that creates new value in food by working with everyone involved in food.
One of Asia's largest food and beverage exhibitions
"FOODEX JAPAN" is one of the largest food and beverage exhibitions in Asia.
This exhibition, which has been held annually since 1976, will be held for the 51st time in 2026, and has been highly praised by everyone involved each time as an excellent place to expand the business of both
exhibitors and visitors.
We will contribute to the further development of the food industry by providing the latest information related to "food" and providing better services.
No. 1 exhibitor in Japan
2,930 exhibitors from more than 74 countries around the world Number of registered
visitors: 8,500 people,
of which 20,000 were overseas visitors Approximately 1,100 business negotiations with leading buyers attracted by the
secretariat were held over four days.(*2025 results)
In terms of food and beverage, it is the only international exhibition in Japan that has been certified by the International Trade Fair Association (UFI).
Overwhelming number of exhibits and popularity
The next exhibition will be held in 2026 for the 51st time, so it is well-known in the industry.
Japan and rare products from all over the world are gathered in one Japan, and the number of products is large, so many buyers come to the exhibition for multiple days.
FOODEX JAPAN 3 Supports
Overseas Food Imports
Domestic distribution of food in Japan
Overseas Export of Japan Food Products
Exhibitor Targets
Food × AI
Exhibiting AI-based solutions in food manufacturing, quality control, logistics, sales, etc.
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Production line automation and optimization
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Demand forecasting and promotional analysis
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Quality control and food safety technologies such as foreign object detection by image recognition
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Introduction of AI in customer service and customer support
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AI-based product development and recipe proposals
logistics
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Food & Beverage Storage Services Refrigerated, Frozen, and Ambient Warehouses
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Transportation Services Domestic Transportation (Truck, Rail, Sea Freight), International Transportation (Air, Sea, Land)
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Distribution Processing Services Packaging, Labeling, Assembly Operations, Inspection
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Inventory Management System
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Transportation Management System Fleet Management Software
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Support for improving logistics operations Logistics optimization using AI, automation equipment, and work efficiency tools
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Security measures Temperature control system, tracking system (GPS, etc.), safety confirmation system (security camera, sensor)
Processed foods
Primary, secondary, and tertiary processed foods, etc.
FOODEX TECH
Food processing machinery, robots, and other related technologies that contribute to improving productivity and streamlining distribution in food production
Imported food
condiment
Soy sauce, miso, umami, mayonnaise, processed tomatoes, dashi, various sauces, Japanese seasonings, Western seasonings, Chinese seasonings, spices, herbs, etc.
Food Safety Measures Exhibition
Technologies for solving issues related to food safety and security, sanitation, sterilization, and cleaning equipment, insect and rodent repellent materials, foreign matter detection and removal equipment, HACCP-related services, etc.
Overseas PavilionAsia & Oceania / North America & Central & South America / Middle East & Africa
Imported food and beverages, etc.
Sweets & Snacks
Japanese and Western confectionery, desserts, cakes, sweet bread, frozen desserts, confectionery ingredients, snacks, nuts, dried fruits, etc.
Information & Services
Food and beverage newspapers, magazines, information, etc.
startupFirst 50 companies
Groundbreaking products that incorporate the latest technologies such as food machinery and equipment, Tech, IT, and AI, as well as products, technologies, and services developed with innovative technologies (*Limited to companies, organizations, and institutions established after 2016 that have not exhibited alone at FOODEX JAPAN)
History of FOODEX JAPAN 50 times
In 1976
The 1st International Food Exhibition (now FOODEX JAPAN) was held.
In 1990
The 15th FOODEX JAPAN1990 (15th International Food & Beverage Exhibition) was held at Makuhari Messe. Exhibited in 40 countries
In 1998
Joined the International Trade Fair Federation (UFI) and became the first
Japan to obtain ISO9001 certification for "planning and operation of specialized exhibitions".
In 2005
The 30th FOODEX JAPAN2005 (The 30th International Food & Beverage Exhibition) was held, exhibiting in 76 countries
In 2020
The 46th FOODEX JAPAN2020 (30th International Food & Beverage Exhibition) was canceled due to the impact of the new coronavirus pandemic
In 2023
The 48th FOODEX JAPAN2023 (The 30th International Food & Beverage Exhibition) will be held at Tokyo Big Sight
2026
The 51st FOODEX JAPAN2026 (The 51st International Food & Beverage Exhibition)
Do you have any of these concerns or challenges?
I want to create contact points withfood buyers allover Japan.
I want tosee which markets the new product will stick in
I want tochallenge not only domestic sales channels but alsoexport overseas
Iwant the media to cover it, but I can't spend a lot ofadvertising money.
That problem...
You can solve it with"FOODEX JAPAN"!
Exhibition Overview
The largestfood and beverage exhibition in Japan and Asia
This exhibition is the largest food and beverage exhibition in Japan and Asia.
The latest food information and professionals from all over Japan and around the world will be gathered in one place.
Business cards can be exchanged with food buyers all over Japan and around the
world at once.
Using the pre-appointment system business meeting,
exhibitors can request business negotiations themselves
Various food-related industries such as retail, restaurants, hotels, wholesalers, and wholesalers can visit the venue, and a wide range of promotions are possible according to your target.
Venue view
Many food buyers and purchasing managers from Japan and abroad visited FOODEX JAPAN, which boasts one of the largest number of exhibitors in Asia, and engaged in active business negotiations.
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