Approximately 400 Aspiring Agricultural Students Attended! Report on the 'Food & Agriculture Job Hunting Summit' for 2027 Graduates

Synchro-Food Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shun Okubo; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 3963), which operates 'AgriJob,' a human resources service specializing in the food and agriculture sector, held its 13th 'Food & Agriculture Job Hunting Summit' for students scheduled to graduate in 2027 at the Tokyo International Forum on February 11, 2026. On the day of the event, 72 companies from the food and agriculture industry exhibited, and 383 students attended. Student satisfaction reached a high 96%. Furthermore, many students with a strong interest in the food and agriculture sector participated, and through direct dialogue opportunities between companies and students, it led to a deeper understanding of the industry and the creation of matching opportunities.

'Food & Agriculture Job Hunting Summit' Overview ・Participants: Students currently enrolled in universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, vocational schools, agricultural colleges, etc., primarily those scheduled to graduate in spring 2027. ・Date and Time: February 11, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:00-16:10 ・Location: Tokyo International Forum (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) ・Organizer: AgriJob (Synchro-Food Co., Ltd.) ・Event URL: https://agrijob.jp/contents/gosetsu/

Event Content On the day, activities included dialogue and explanations at company booths, industry seminars, lottery events, and food experiences provided by kitchen cars.

① Company Booths Joint company information sessions were held with 72 companies from the food and agriculture industry. At each booth, many students were seen eagerly listening to company explanations and actively asking questions, fostering lively interaction between companies and students. For students unsure which company's session to attend, AgriJob's career advisors provided support by interviewing their interests and proposing optimal companies.

② Industry Seminars Industry understanding seminars were held, providing opportunities to learn about basic knowledge, latest trends, and career choice considerations in the food and agriculture industry.

③ Food Experience with Kitchen Cars and Lottery As a new initiative this year, we implemented a plan where participants could actually experience company products through kitchen cars and a lottery. Students highly praised the deeper understanding gained by interacting with the products firsthand.

Characteristics and Preferences of Participating Students

Mainly agricultural students, but also liberal arts students attended Participating students were primarily those with a strong interest in the food and agriculture industry, with agricultural faculty students accounting for 64%. On the other hand, 32% of attendees were liberal arts students, indicating participation from students with a wide range of backgrounds, not limited to specialized fields.

In addition to industry aspirants, students with high information-gathering motivation also attended Reasons for participation included 'I hope to find employment in the food industry' (62%) and 'I hope to find employment in the agriculture industry' (47%). Additionally, many responses indicated 'It seems like an opportunity to discover new companies' (62%) and 'I can deepen my understanding of the food and agriculture industry' (59%), suggesting that in addition to highly motivated students, many attended for comparative consideration and information gathering.

'Company culture' and 'empathy with philosophy' are important in company selection The most common criterion for company selection was 'whether the company culture and workplace atmosphere seem to fit' (53%), followed by 'whether I can empathize with the company's philosophy and vision' and 'number of annual holidays and welfare benefits,' both at 43%. In contrast, 'whether the company has high name recognition or brand power' was only 8%, indicating a tendency to value information obtained through face-to-face interaction rather than just conditions or name recognition.

Voices from participating students Many positive comments were received from students who actually participated. ・'I was able to ask detailed questions in person and learn about the company's atmosphere.' ・'I met companies I wouldn't normally encounter in regular job hunting and heard valuable stories.' ・'I had mainly been looking at food manufacturers and the restaurant industry, but this gave me an opportunity to become interested in livestock farming and agriculture as well.'

High satisfaction among both students and exhibiting companies Student satisfaction was very high at 96%. Exhibiting companies also reported 72% satisfaction, making it a highly satisfactory event for both parties. As seen from the voices of participating students above, the deeper understanding gained through face-to-face communication and encounters with new companies were highly valued.

About AgriJob 'AgriJob' (formerly 'Daiichisangyo Net') is Japan's first human resources service specializing in the food and agriculture sector. For over 18 years, it has been matching business owners and job seekers in primary industries. With over 140,000 registered job seekers, it is one of the industry's top users. In 2025, it will also launch 'Food & Agriculture Job Hunting Navi,' a job information site for new graduates specializing in the food and agriculture sector, expanding into the new graduate domain. ・AgriJob: https://agrijob.jp/ ・Food & Agriculture Job Hunting Navi: https://agrijob.jp/campus

About Synchro-Food Co., Ltd. Our company operates 'Inshokuten.com,' a platform supporting restaurant management and operations, under the vision of 'spreading happiness born from diverse dining experiences throughout Japan and the world.' By maximizing technology and providing simple and speedy diverse options such as 'people, goods, information, and services' necessary for opening and operating restaurants, we contribute to the development of the food and beverage industry and the happiness of those involved. [Headquarters] Ebisu South One 3F, 1-7-8 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo [Representative Director] Shun Okubo [Listed Market] Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market [URL] http://www.synchro-food.co.jp/ [Operating Sites] ▼Services supporting restaurant opening and operation ・Restaurant opening and operation support site 'Inshokuten.com' (https://www.inshokuten.com/home/) ・Job site specializing in the food and beverage industry 'Job Inshokuten.com' (https://job.inshokuten.com/) ・WEB magazine useful for restaurant operation 'Inshokuten.com Journal' (https://www.inshokuten.com/foodist/) ・Matching with tax accountants specializing in the food and beverage industry 'Inshokuten.com Tax Accountant Search' (https://www.inshokuten.com/food-accounting/) ・SN