Anuga Select Japan 2026 will be held from April 15 to 17, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight (East Halls), 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan. This major international trade fair brings together global leaders in the food and beverage industry to showcase innovations that reflect the future of food — healthy, sustainable, and globally connected.
Anuga Select Japan 2026 is a leading platform dedicated to advancing the global food and beverage industry with a strong focus on health, sustainability, and innovation. As part of the world-renowned Anuga network, it connects food professionals, manufacturers, buyers, and distributors from across the world in the heart of Japan — one of Asia’s most dynamic and trend-sensitive markets.
The event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, trade, and discovery, bringing together experts, innovators, and brands shaping the future of food.
Key Themes and Focus
- Healthy Food for a Healthy Planet: The event revolves around the concept of developing food solutions that benefit both consumers and the planet. With growing attention to ageing populations, dietary evolution, and environmental protection, Anuga Select Japan promotes sustainable and health-conscious innovations.
- Sustainability and Innovation: Exhibitors present a wide range of products emphasizing sustainability — from eco-friendly packaging to plant-based and functional foods designed for modern lifestyles.
- Gateway to East Asia: Positioned in Tokyo, the event serves as a bridge to the broader Asian market, offering international brands an entry point to Japan and neighboring regions with strong purchasing power and evolving food trends.
Exhibition Highlights
- Exhibition Categories: The fair covers fine foods, meat and alternative proteins, drinks, frozen and ready-made foods, ingredients, organic products, and food technology. It also emphasizes innovation in packaging and sustainable processing solutions.
- Innovation and Trends: Visitors can explore cutting-edge trends in food production, including plant-based alternatives, functional beverages, sustainable packaging, and health-oriented product lines.
- Co-Located Events: Anuga Select Japan 2026 will take place alongside other industry exhibitions, providing greater exposure and synergies between complementary sectors of the food industry.
- Global Network: Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, this event leverages the strength of the Anuga brand to bring together international exhibitors and buyers from across the globe.
Why Attend or Exhibit
- Market Access: A key opportunity for global food and beverage producers to enter or expand in the Japanese and wider East Asian markets.
- Networking Hub: A meeting point for international professionals — retailers, distributors, importers, and foodservice operators — to connect and collaborate.
- Trend Insight: Attendees gain firsthand knowledge of emerging global and regional food trends focusing on health, sustainability, and technology.
- Business Growth: The event’s matchmaking programs and direct business interactions foster meaningful commercial partnerships.
Practical Information
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the three-day event.
- Venue Address: Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan.
- Target Audience: The event is open to food industry professionals, including producers, exporters, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and service providers in packaging and logistics.
- Organizer: Koelnmesse GmbH, one of the world’s leading organizers of trade fairs in the food and beverage sector.
Anuga Select Japan 2026 will serve as a global meeting point for the food and beverage industry, highlighting innovation, sustainability, and the future of healthy eating. By fostering international collaboration and showcasing forward-looking products, it aims to redefine food trends for the East Asian market and beyond.
