Meet our program partner: Ako Aranami Salt Co., Ltd.

Based in the coastal city of Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, Ako Aranami Salt Co., Ltd. is a long-established salt manufacturer known for producing high-quality sea salt and salt-based food products. Drawing on Japan’s rich maritime resources and traditional salt-making techniques, the company aims to deliver safe, flavorful, and sustainable products for both consumers and the food industry.

As part of Next Kitchen 2026, Ako Aranami Salt is seeking collaboration with startups in the following areas:

🌱 Alternative Foods (plant-based foods, cultured food, alternative seasonings)

🧫 Novel Food Processing (precision fermentation and advanced processing techniques)

🤖 Automation & Labor-saving Technologies (compact automatic filling machines, compact automatic labeling machines)

📦 Innovative Food Packaging (eco-friendly packaging, freshness retention technologies)

If your startup is working in any of these areas, this is an excellent opportunity to partner with a company deeply embedded in Japanese food culture. Join Next Kitchen 2026 and collaborate with Ako Aranami Salt to create the next generation of food experiences.