Science of Rice Bran: Tsuno Food Industrial to Exhibit at the 31st ifia JAPAN 2026
Tsuno Food Industrial Co., Ltd. will exhibit at 'ifia JAPAN 2026' to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 27 to 29, 2026. The company will showcase the health benefits and taste-improving effects of functional materials derived from rice bran. Presentations by researchers on the functionality of ingredients such as inositol and rice magnesium are also scheduled during the event.
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Tsuno Food Industrial Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ito-gun, Wakayama; President and CEO: Fumi Tsuno; https://www.tsuno.co.jp/) will exhibit at "ifia JAPAN 2026," a festival of technologies creating the food of tomorrow, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, 2026.
"ifia JAPAN 2026" (https://www.ifiajapan.com/) is a B2B exhibition hosted by The Food Chemicals Newspaper Inc. It focuses on food ingredients and additives, bringing together product developers pursuing food quality, taste, and health functions for active technological exchange and business negotiations.
■ Exhibition Features and Highlights
All of our products are derived from rice bran, making them friendly to people and the environment, and we operate our business with a conscious effort toward a circular economy. In addition to manufacturing rice bran oil from rice bran, we extract numerous functional components from its by-products to manufacture materials that can be used in a wide range of fields, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetic ingredients, food additives, and food materials.
At this exhibition, we will introduce rice bran-derived materials such as inositol and rice germ oil GX-N, as well as edible rice bran oil. We will propose the forefront of food development responding to trends, including the latest findings on the human health functionality of rice bran-derived materials and their taste-improving effects in foods. Additionally, presentations by researchers will be held each day.
Please visit our booth to experience the new possibilities for food development expanded by rice bran-derived materials.
■ ifia JAPAN 2026 Overview
Dates: May 27 (Wed) - May 29 (Fri), 2025, 10:00 - 17:00 (3 days)
Location: Tokyo Big Sight West Hall / Conference Tower, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063
Booth Number: 1G26
Tasting: Chocolate cream, Kohakutou (amber sugar candy), Chewable tablets
Exhibition Items: Rice bran-derived materials
Rice germ oil GX-N, Rice sterol esters, γ-Oryzanol, RICEO-EX
Phytic acid, Rice magnesium, Inositol, Ferulic acid
Exhibition Items: Edible rice bran oil
Rice oil L, Rice oil L-30, Health-friendly rice oil, Skin-friendly rice oil
■ Seminar Presentations
① Topic: [Taste Supreme] Giving Shape to 'More'! Rice Bran Taste-Enhancing Oil & Low-Acidity pH Adjuster
Date & Time: May 27 (Wed) 11:10-11:25
Location: ifia Session Venue
Tsuno's unique material, rice sterol ester, has been found to enhance salty and sweet tastes, while rice germ oil GX-N provides a richness-enhancing effect. Furthermore, adding a small amount of phytic acid lowers the pH, allowing for the pH adjustment of foods while suppressing acidity. In this presentation, we will introduce application examples of these three rice bran-derived taste-improving products.
② Topic: [Versatile] Balancing with Rice Bran Inositol! What You Want is Here
Date & Time: May 28 (Thu) 13:05-13:20
Location: Intestinal Environment and Health Session Venue
Recent findings have shown that inositol contained in rice bran is effective in improving menstrual symptoms, increasing cartilage matrix, and enhancing concentration. In this presentation, we will introduce the functionality of inositol, which exerts various effects regardless of age or gender.
③ Topic: [Natural] Mind and Body Reboot with Rice Bran Mg! Possibilities Shown by Absorption Characteristics
Date & Time: May 29 (Fri) 10:55-11:10
Location: Intestinal Environment and Health Session Venue
Rice magnesium, a rare plant-derived ingredient, is expected to have effects such as sleep improvement and mental care. Also, recent findings have confirmed that rice magnesium exhibits superior sustained absorption into the body compared to other magnesium salts. In this presentation, we will introduce the diverse effects of magnesium and its functionality as rice magnesium.
[Corporate Profile of Tsuno Food Industrial Co., Ltd.]
We promote the advanced and effective use of "rice bran," which has been familiar as a symbol of health and beauty since ancient times, and are developing three businesses: the "Rice Bran Oil Manufacturing Business," the "Fine Chemicals Business," and the "Oleochemicals Business."
Established: February 1, 1947
Headquarters: 94 Shinden, Katsuragi-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama
Representative: Fumi Tsuno, President and CEO
URL: https://www.tsuno.co.jp/
Online Shop: https://shop.tsuno.co.jp/
"ifia JAPAN 2026" (https://www.ifiajapan.com/) is a B2B exhibition hosted by The Food Chemicals Newspaper Inc. It focuses on food ingredients and additives, bringing together product developers pursuing food quality, taste, and health functions for active technological exchange and business negotiations.
■ Exhibition Features and Highlights
All of our products are derived from rice bran, making them friendly to people and the environment, and we operate our business with a conscious effort toward a circular economy. In addition to manufacturing rice bran oil from rice bran, we extract numerous functional components from its by-products to manufacture materials that can be used in a wide range of fields, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetic ingredients, food additives, and food materials.
At this exhibition, we will introduce rice bran-derived materials such as inositol and rice germ oil GX-N, as well as edible rice bran oil. We will propose the forefront of food development responding to trends, including the latest findings on the human health functionality of rice bran-derived materials and their taste-improving effects in foods. Additionally, presentations by researchers will be held each day.
Please visit our booth to experience the new possibilities for food development expanded by rice bran-derived materials.
■ ifia JAPAN 2026 Overview
Dates: May 27 (Wed) - May 29 (Fri), 2025, 10:00 - 17:00 (3 days)
Location: Tokyo Big Sight West Hall / Conference Tower, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063
Booth Number: 1G26
Tasting: Chocolate cream, Kohakutou (amber sugar candy), Chewable tablets
Exhibition Items: Rice bran-derived materials
Rice germ oil GX-N, Rice sterol esters, γ-Oryzanol, RICEO-EX
Phytic acid, Rice magnesium, Inositol, Ferulic acid
Exhibition Items: Edible rice bran oil
Rice oil L, Rice oil L-30, Health-friendly rice oil, Skin-friendly rice oil
■ Seminar Presentations
① Topic: [Taste Supreme] Giving Shape to 'More'! Rice Bran Taste-Enhancing Oil & Low-Acidity pH Adjuster
Date & Time: May 27 (Wed) 11:10-11:25
Location: ifia Session Venue
Tsuno's unique material, rice sterol ester, has been found to enhance salty and sweet tastes, while rice germ oil GX-N provides a richness-enhancing effect. Furthermore, adding a small amount of phytic acid lowers the pH, allowing for the pH adjustment of foods while suppressing acidity. In this presentation, we will introduce application examples of these three rice bran-derived taste-improving products.
② Topic: [Versatile] Balancing with Rice Bran Inositol! What You Want is Here
Date & Time: May 28 (Thu) 13:05-13:20
Location: Intestinal Environment and Health Session Venue
Recent findings have shown that inositol contained in rice bran is effective in improving menstrual symptoms, increasing cartilage matrix, and enhancing concentration. In this presentation, we will introduce the functionality of inositol, which exerts various effects regardless of age or gender.
③ Topic: [Natural] Mind and Body Reboot with Rice Bran Mg! Possibilities Shown by Absorption Characteristics
Date & Time: May 29 (Fri) 10:55-11:10
Location: Intestinal Environment and Health Session Venue
Rice magnesium, a rare plant-derived ingredient, is expected to have effects such as sleep improvement and mental care. Also, recent findings have confirmed that rice magnesium exhibits superior sustained absorption into the body compared to other magnesium salts. In this presentation, we will introduce the diverse effects of magnesium and its functionality as rice magnesium.
[Corporate Profile of Tsuno Food Industrial Co., Ltd.]
We promote the advanced and effective use of "rice bran," which has been familiar as a symbol of health and beauty since ancient times, and are developing three businesses: the "Rice Bran Oil Manufacturing Business," the "Fine Chemicals Business," and the "Oleochemicals Business."
Established: February 1, 1947
Headquarters: 94 Shinden, Katsuragi-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama
Representative: Fumi Tsuno, President and CEO
URL: https://www.tsuno.co.jp/
Online Shop: https://shop.tsuno.co.jp/
FAQ
When is ifia JAPAN 2026 taking place?
It will be held from May 27 to 29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight.
What is rice bran inositol?
It is a component extracted from rice bran that has been shown to improve menstrual symptoms and enhance concentration.
What is the main business of Tsuno Food Industrial?
The company engages in rice bran oil manufacturing, fine chemicals, and oleochemicals businesses.