From Crisis to Opportunity
AI is the Next Move for the Food Industry in Japan
Japan's Food Industry is Evolving
Labor Shortages
Rasing Costs
Aging Society
Time for AI to lead
What is
FOOD x AI Zone?
It showcases AI's power not only to boost efficiency and sales
but to create new markets through customer innovation and supply chain evolution.
Hands-on Demos
Business Matching
Stage Talks
AI for Manufacturing Sites
(Work & Operational Efficiency)
- CHALLENGES
- Line slowdowns caused by labor shortages
- Concerns over food safety management
- Production and process management efficiency
- Manual data entry and paper-based operations
- SOLUTIONS
- Inspection, foreign object detection, pest control, quality control
- AI-powered robotics / Smart factory technologies
- Sensor data analysis / Process optimization systems
- AI-OCR, automated processing of invoices, purchase and sales orders
AI for Distribution, Retail Site, Marketing & Sales Promotion
- CHALLENGES
- Labor shortages at retail sites
- Reliance on individual know-how for promotions, pricing, and merchandising
- Limited staffing to manage expanded sales channels such as social media and e-commerce
- Need to automate order processing and inventory management
- SOLUTIONS
- Personalized customer service AI, promotional tools (discounts, POP creation, etc.)
- Sales support (food service robots, unmanned stores, self-checkout systems, etc.)
- Demand forecasting, optimization of inventory and supply chains
- Automated social media posting AI, AI-powered chatbots, etc.
Exhibitor Benefits
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Showcase AI that Solves Real Problems Tackle labor shortages, inefficiency, and sales limits-directly engage with buyers seeking concrete AI solutions.
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Meet the Right Audience at Asia's Top Food Show Connect with manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice leaders actively looking for AI innovations.
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Gain Massive Media Exposure FOODEX JAPAN 2025 was featured on 6 TV stations and in 50+ media outlets-boost your brand as an AI pioneer.
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Hands-On Demos, Real Business Leads Engage visitors through demos, pitches, seminars, and networking that drive real-world adoption.
Experiential & Interactive Content that Attracts Visitors
AI Interactive Zone
From taste tests to live demos and contests-engaging programs that drive traffic to your booth.
Stage Program
Pitch sessions and seminars by top AI experts and exhibitors.
Food × AI Networking
Casual meet-up for exhibitors, visitors, and speakers-fostering cross-industry connections.