# Japanese food industry exhibitions and product development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-food-industry-exhibitions-and-product-development
> Updated: 2026-09-30T22:30:51.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Japanese food industry is conducting various exhibitions and business events focused on ingredient development, regional promotion, and specialized supply chains.

At the upcoming Food Development Exhibition 2026 in Tokyo, companies such as Nomura Trading Co., Ltd., Ballantyne Foods Pty Ltd, and Vinamilk plan to showcase dairy and coconut-based ingredients. Additionally, MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. will introduce ‘Tamarind Fiber’, a plant-derived dietary fiber intended for health foods and beverages.

Other industry activities include a regional exhibition in Kyoto hosted by wholesaler Fujisawa, which aims to expand sales channels for North Kinki goods, specifically seafood and products for school lunches and elderly care. Concurrently, major frozen food manufacturers, including Kewpie and Nichirei Foods, have engaged in tasting sessions with nutrition teachers to discuss products tailored for school lunch programs.

## Claims

- Food wholesaler Fujisawa held an autumn exhibition in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. (single source)
- The exhibition included 80 manufacturers, including 6 new participants. (single source)
- Fujisawa collaborated with Amity Tango to feature local products. (single source)
- The company is focusing on expanding sales of seafood and products for school lunches and elderly facilities. (single source)
- Seven frozen food manufacturers participated in a tasting event for school lunch nutrition teachers. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Japan food industry holds exhibitions for regional products and school lunches

Food industry events in Japan are highlighting regional products and school lunch supplies through exhibitions by wholesalers like Fujisawa and tasting sessions by major frozen food manufacturers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-food-industry-holds-exhibitions-for-regional-products-and-school-lunches

### 2026-09-24: Food Development Exhibition 2026 to feature dairy and plant-based ingredients

Companies including Nomura Trading and MP Gokyo Food & Chemical will exhibit at the Food Development Exhibition 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing dairy products and new tamarind-based dietary fibers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/food-development-exhibition-2026-to-feature-dairy-and-plant-based-ingredients

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