FOOMA JAPAN 2026, one of the world's largest comprehensive food manufacturing exhibitions, to be held from Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight: Four days where automation, AI, and food tech for food manufacturing will converge.
FOOMA JAPAN 2026, one of the world's largest comprehensive food manufacturing exhibitions, will be held from June 2-5, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. The event will showcase next-generation food manufacturing technologies, including automation, labor-saving solutions, AI, robotics, and food tech, with a record 1,025 companies exhibiting. Key highlights include the 5th FOOMA Award, a Startup Zone, an Academic Plaza, and various seminars focusing on food tech, DX, and international market expansion.
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The Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association (Minato-ku, Tokyo / Chairman: Yukio Okawara) will host FOOMA JAPAN 2026, one of the world's largest comprehensive food manufacturing exhibitions, for four days from Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Halls 1-4 / East Exhibition Halls 1-3, 7 & 8.
In the food manufacturing industry, reviewing and streamlining production systems have become critical issues due to the worsening labor shortage and the need to reduce food loss. Amidst this, food tech is positioned as an important field in the nation's growth strategy, and interest in food manufacturing technologies and machinery that support its implementation is growing.
FOOMA JAPAN 2026, held under the theme "The Shift is On.", will bring together technologies that support next-generation food manufacturing, such as automation, labor-saving, AI and robotics, and food tech. This year, a record 1,025 companies will exhibit. On the first day of the exhibition, the winner of the "5th FOOMA Award 2026" Grand Prize will be announced to the press. Interview opportunities with the award-winning companies will be provided in conjunction with the awards ceremony.
Features and Highlights of FOOMA JAPAN 2026
Main Highlights of FOOMA JAPAN 2026, one of the world's largest comprehensive food manufacturing exhibitions
■5th FOOMA Award 2026
For the fifth time, six products have been selected as Grand Prize nominees from 27 applications. The Grand Prize winner will be decided on the first day of the exhibition. In addition, an exhibition corner will be set up to introduce past award-winning products and this year's Grand Prize nominated products, and after the Grand Prize is decided, the winning products will be introduced via video.
■Startup Zone
36 food startups will gather to exhibit their booths and give pitch presentations daily during the exhibition. The "Startup Grand Prix 2026" will also be held, with winners selected based on visitor interest, and an awards ceremony will take place on the final day.
■Academic Plaza
The Academic Plaza, celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, is held annually as an opportunity for industry-academia-government collaborative research. This year, 43 universities and research institutions from Japan and overseas will participate. Five universities/institutions from the US, France, Taiwan, Vietnam, and New Zealand are scheduled to participate from overseas. Poster sessions and oral presentations will be held during the exhibition.
■Food Tech Session
Held on Thursday, June 4, 13:00-17:00 (Venue: Reception Hall A, 1st floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: The Potential of Food Tech as a National Strategy ~ Globalization of the Food Industry
Mr. Hirotaka Tanaka, Representative Director CEO of UnlocX Inc. / Founder of SKS JAPAN
■FOOMA Automation Study Project
Held on Wednesday, June 3, 10:30-12:30 (Venue: Seminar Room 605/606, 6th floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: DX Technology and Handling Technology in Food Manufacturing
■Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Seminar
Held on Tuesday, June 2, 13:30-15:00 (Venue: East 8 Hall Seminar Venue)
Theme: "Automation that Nurtures People" - Human Resource Development x Automation x Process Design x ∞
Mr. Yuichi Otsuka, Head of Raw Material Procurement and Quality Control Improvement Office, Food Manufacturing Division, New Business and Food Industry Department, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Mr. Toshiaki Kurauchi, Manager, Production Technology Group, Toyo Nut Foods Co., Ltd.
Mr. Tomofumi Yamamoto, Director and Manager, Product Management Department, Hakodate Factory, Matsumoto Co., Ltd.
Mr. Hiroyuki Fumuro, Senior Advisor, Nikko Foods Co., Ltd.
■EHEDG Seminar
Held on Wednesday, June 3, 13:30-15:30 (Venue: Seminar Room 605/606, 6th floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: Evaluation Method for Cleanability of Open Equipment
Mr. Hein Timmerman, Chairman of EHEDG [Interpreter: Consecutive interpretation]
■Overseas Market Seminar
Held on Wednesday, June 3, 13:00-14:30 (Venue: East 1 Hall Seminar Venue)
Theme ①: Overseas Export Status of Food and JETRO's Support System and Case Studies
Mr. Takeshi Arai, Principal, Market Development Division, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Food Department, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Theme ②: Attractiveness of the Indian Market
Lecturer to be announced soon
■Overseas Expansion Consultation Corner "Overseas Business Information Desk" (Location: East 3 Hall Galleria)
・Individual consultations with advisors from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN
・Introduction of investment-related information on Thailand by the Office of Economic and Investment Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy / Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Tokyo Office
・Introduction of market environment and business information on India by the Embassy of India in Japan
Main Highlights of FOOMA JAPAN 2026, one of the world's largest comprehensive food manufacturing exhibitions
■FOOMA Business Forum
Held on Wednesday, June 3, 17:00-18:30 (Venue: Reception Hall A, 1st floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: Ryukakusan's Management Innovation ~ The Secret to 7x Sales in 30 Years ~
Mr. Ryuta Fujii, Representative Director and President, Ryukakusan Co., Ltd.
■Journal "FOOMA" Series Project Table Talk Public Interview
Held on Tuesday, June 2, 16:00-16:30 (Venue: East 1 Hall Seminar Venue)
Guest: Talent Ruriko Kojima
■Academic Seminars and Symposiums to Accelerate Research and Development
・Japan Society of Food Engineering Forum 2026
Held on Tuesday, June 2, 10:30-16:00 (Venue: Seminar Room 605/606, 6th floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: Deliciousness and Functionality of Food Approached from Physical Properties
Organizer: Japan Society of Food Engineering Co-organizer: Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association
・Japanese Society of Agricultural Facilities Symposium
Held on Tuesday, June 2, 13:00-16:30 (Venue: Seminar Room 607, 6th floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: A Sustainable Future Opened by Bioeconomy: Food Security and Resource Circulation
Organizer: Japanese Society of Agricultural Facilities Supported by: Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association
・Society for Taste Technology Symposium
Held on Thursday, June 4, 10:20-15:50 (Venue: Seminar Room 605/606, 6th floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: Beyond the Reiwa Rice Riot, Challenges of a New Era for Rice
Organizer: Society for Taste Technology Co-organizer: Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association
Sponsor: Japanese Society of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Engineers, Japan Society of Food Engineering, Japanese Society of Agricultural Facilities
・Japanese Society of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Engineers Symposium Food Technology (Food Tech) Forum
Held on Friday, June 5, 10:30-15:20 (Venue: Seminar Room 605/606, 6th floor, Conference Tower)
Theme: Delivering "Deliciousness" and "Trust" to the World
―The Forefront of Export-Oriented Cold Chains Supported by Post-Harvest Technology and International Standards
Organizer: Japanese Society of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Engineers Co-organizer: Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association
■FOOMA Tokyo Bar
The 4th "FOOMA Tokyo Bar" food event will offer local food culture from popular Koto Ward establishments, as well as special menus featuring next-generation, environmentally friendly foods, providing a full day of culinary experiences.
■Exhibition DX Program Providing Value to Visitors
・Food Manufacturing Automation Consultation Service FOOD TOWN
・FOOMA ID
・Visitor My Page
・Official Smartphone App "FOOMA App"
・Quick Pass
FOOMA JAPAN 2026 Information Page
・Official Website
・YouTube FOOMA Ch.
・Official Instagram
5th FOOMA Award 2026 Grand Prize Nominated Products Announced
For the 5th FOOMA Award 2026, six products have been selected as Grand Prize nominees from 27 applications. The Grand Prize winner and award-winning products will be announced on the first day of FOOMA JAPAN 2026, Tuesday, June 2, with a press announcement at 15:00 and an awards ceremony at 18:00 on the same day. In addition, the Grand Prize nominated products will be introduced at the "FOOMA Award Corner" from the first day of the exhibition. The corner will be set up in two locations: the West Exhibition Hall Atrium and the link space in front of East Exhibition Halls 7 and 8, to introduce the award-candidate products to visitors.
FOOMA Award Corner
・5th FOOMA Award 2026 Grand Prize Nominated Products
・Introduction of past Grand Prize winning products
・Screening of videos introducing award-winning products after the Grand Prize decision
Location West Exhibition Hall Atrium
Link space in front of East Exhibition Halls 7 and 8
5th FOOMA Award 2026 Overview
Name: 5th FOOMA Award 2026
Purpose:
The Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association (hereinafter, FOOMA) established the "FOOMA Award" commendation system in 2022 to recognize excellent food machinery and equipment. The food processing machinery industry plays a part in diverse food cultures not only in Japan but also worldwide. Through this award system, we aim to promote technical research and development of food machinery and disseminate its technology, widely publicize excellent food machinery and equipment to the food industry, thereby contributing to improving productivity, solving various issues such as labor saving, contributing to the development of new foods, and further improving food culture and food safety.
Organizer: Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association
Eligibility:
Companies exhibiting at FOOMA JAPAN 2026 that manufacture the applied product and exhibit the product* throughout the exhibition period.
*1 For products that cannot be physically exhibited at the exhibition venue (e.g., plant facilities, production lines), exhibits explaining the product (e.g., panels, videos) are also acceptable.
Eligible Products:
－Machinery, equipment, and production lines for manufacturing and processing food.
－Related machinery incorporated into food production lines (e.g., packaging machinery, automatic conveying systems).
－Instrumentation and auxiliary equipment used in food manufacturing processes.
－Various systems supporting food manufacturing (e.g., communication, management systems).
However, limited to products that have been on sale for approximately 10 years or less.
Award Categories (planned): Grand Prize, Excellence Award, FOOMA Award Judging Committee Award
Judging: Conducted by the "FOOMA Award Judging Committee" composed of third-party experts.
5th FOOMA Award 2026 Grand Prize Decision Press Announcement Overview
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 15:00 *Embargo will be lifted on Tuesday, June 2, 18:00 (after the awards ceremony)
Venue: Room next to the Press Room, 2nd floor, West Exhibition Hall 1
Presenter: Mr. Yoshikazu Goto, Chairman, FOOMA Award Judging Committee
5th FOOMA Award 2026 Grand Prize Nominated Products
Product Name: Odor Inspection Machine
Anritsu Corporation
Application: Visualizes odors to support sensory inspection
●A crystal oscillator, which can maintain a very stable frequency, is used as the odor sensor.
●When odor molecules are adsorbed by the sensor element array, the vibration frequency changes, allowing differences in odor to be detected.
●The analysis app automatically maps frequency changes, enabling anyone to rationally determine the pass/fail of odors.
Product Name: Hygienic High-Definition Dual Energy X-ray Inspection System
System Square Co., Ltd.
Application: High-sensitivity detection of foreign objects in meat and seafood products
●The world's first cooler-less, fully sealed IP69K system allows the entire unit to be washed with a high-pressure washer, maintaining equipment hygiene.
●This is an ultra-hygienic, high-precision X-ray inspection system for meat and seafood products that does not miss even small bones.
●Proprietary AI x dual-energy X-ray inspection simultaneously enables foreign object inspection and fat content measurement in meat.
Product Name: Steam-heated Roll Egg Frying Machine
Shinagawa Kogyosho Co., Ltd.
Application: Manufacturing of Dashimaki Tamago / Tamagoyaki
●By using steam as the heat source and providing a jacket structure at the bottom of the case, heat radiation is minimized.
●Unlike conventional gas-fired systems, there is less energy loss due to heat radiation, reducing energy costs for egg frying.
●Uniform temperature control is possible by controlling steam pressure.
Product Name: Continuous Vacuum Cooling System
Sodick Co., Ltd.
Application: Continuous vacuum cooling process for cooked foods
●This cooling system realizes vacuum cooling technology as a continuous processing step.
It rapidly lowers the temperature of cooked foods.
●By adopting a structure that continuously conveys food into the vacuum chamber, the need for trolley conveyance and manual loading, which were required for conventional batch-type vacuum cooling, is eliminated.
●By passing through the optimal temperature range for bacterial growth, approximately 80°C to 20°C, in a short time, it improves the hygiene management process for cooked foods.
Product Name: Small-scale Aerated Solid-state Fermentation System
Fujiwara Techno-Art Co., Ltd.
Application: Scale-up verification of material development using microorganisms
●This is a small-scale cultivation system that aims to add high value to unused resources and utilize them effectively through microorganisms.
●It reproduces the solid-state cultivation environment equivalent to industrial large-scale machines in a small-scale system.
●Automatic stirring and automatic control enable unmanned cultivation operation.
Product Name: Nova S-Line
Watanabe Food Machinery Co., Ltd.
Application: High-speed slicing of roast beef and other products
●Specifically designed for processed meats such as roast beef and char siu, it slices with high quality.
●Contributes to improved productivity through high-speed slicing (up to 600 cuts/minute).
●By adopting a unique mechanism, it significantly reduces uneven thickness and scraps (loss).
FOOMA JAPAN 2026 Event Overview
Name: FOOMA JAPAN 2026
Purpose: To promote the exchange and dissemination of technology and information regarding food machinery, equipment, and related devices, and to contribute to the further development of the food industry. Amidst growing concern for "food safety and security," the exhibition proposes "a rich future opened by food technology" through cutting-edge food machinery technology, products, and services.
Dates: Four days from Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Halls (1-4), East Exhibition Halls (1-3, 7-8)
Number of Visitors: 110,827 (Actual results for 2025 exhibition)
Admission: Requires complete pre-registration. Visitors can enter quickly by pre-registering on the official website (https://www.foomajapan.jp) and printing the obtained "Quick Pass (admission ticket)" to bring to the venue.
*Holders for Quick Passes are available at the venue.
*Quick Passes can be used throughout the exhibition period.
*If not registered, 1,000 yen (excluding tax)
Theme: The Shift is On.
Organizer: Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association
Official Website: https://www.foomajapan.jp
■Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association Overview
Name: Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association (Abbreviation: FOOMA)
The Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association (Abbreviation: FOOMA)
Location: FOOMA Building, 3-19-20 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023
TEL: 03-5484-0981 FAX: 03-5484-0989
Representative Director: Chairman Yukio Okawara
Established: April 20, 1948
Role: FOOMA aims to promote the advancement and development of the food machinery industry and contribute to the promotion of Japanese industry and the improvement of national life through conducting surveys and research on food machinery, collecting and providing information, and promoting projects such as safety, hygiene, and standardization.
Members: Regular Members
Corporations and individuals engaged in the manufacture of rice and wheat milling machinery, flour milling machinery, noodle making machinery, bread making machinery, brewing machinery, dairy machinery, beverage machinery, meat processing machinery, seafood processing machinery, food drying machinery, bottling machinery, compound feed machinery, and other food machinery in Japan, or organizations composed of them.
Supporting Members, those who agree with FOOMA's activities other than regular members.