Foodex Japan 2027

Dates: March 9–12, 2027
Venue: Tokyo, Japan
Exhibitors: over 3,000 companies from 74 countries and regions
Visitors: 76,183

Specialization and uniqueness: the largest international food and beverage trade show in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the most influential globally. Since its establishment in 1976, it has become a key hub where the interests of global producers and leading buyers from Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan converge. Organized by the Japan Management Association (JMA), the exhibition is recognized as a premier platform for discovering global food trends, sourcing new products, and building business connections across the entire supply chain.

The exhibition covers all product categories without exception: from raw materials, meat and dairy products, and seafood to confectionery, frozen foods, organic products, and beverages. The FOODEX Japan program includes thematic zones, national pavilions, live demonstrations, and networking events. Among the regular featured areas are FOODEX WINE for wine and alcoholic beverage producers, FOODEX FROZEN for the frozen food sector, and the FOOD×AI zone dedicated to technology and innovation in the food industry. The key distinguishing feature of FOODEX Japan is its audience: there are no случайні visitors. The target audience consists exclusively of industry professionals, including importers and exporters, representatives of hotels and restaurants, retailers, manufacturers, and logistics companies. The event brings together top executives of retail chains, import specialists from major trading houses (Sogo Shosha), representatives of the HoReCa sector, and distributors seeking unique products for the highly competitive Japanese market.

For a food producer, participation in this event is not just about brand presentation, but a step up to a new level of international trade. FOODEX Japan is positioned as a “gateway to the Japanese and broader Asian markets,” offering the opportunity to meet potential business partners and secure new international contracts. Firstly, the exhibition helps overcome the high entry barriers to the Japanese market through direct contact with buyers. In Japanese business culture, personal acquaintance is an essential prerequisite for cooperation, making a stand at FOODEX Japan the most efficient way to establish relationships with retail chains such as Seven-Eleven or AEON. It is also worth noting that participant invitations include company profiles, contact details, product information, and stand numbers. Qualified buyers receive this information even before the exhibition begins, meaning potential partners can discover your company even before the first day opens.

Participation in the exhibition demonstrates the stability and seriousness of your company’s intentions. Japanese partners seek reliable suppliers for long-term cooperation, and being present at such a prestigious platform as FOODEX Japan confirms that your business is export-ready and meets high quality standards. Japanese food manufacturers also активно use the exhibition to expand globally, showcasing premium raw materials and advanced processing technologies — meaning you are placed in an environment where industry standards are set by the best players. For a producer considering a long-term presence in Asia, FOODEX Japan is not a cost, but an investment with measurable results.