Meet our program partner: FUJICCO Co., Ltd.

FUJICCO is a leading Japanese food manufacturer headquartered in Kobe’s Port Island area, celebrated for its wide range of nutritious and high-quality products. Since its founding, FUJICCO has been dedicated to promoting healthy eating through foods made from natural ingredients such as soybeans, seaweed, and fermented products. Its extensive lineup includes simmered dishes, packaged side dishes, yogurts, and desserts that are enjoyed by households across Japan.

As a partner of Next Kitchen 2026, FUJICCO is open to collaborating with overseas foodtech startups in the following areas:

🍽️ Food Waste Reduction (upcycled products, shelf-life extension technologies)

🧫 Novel Food Processing (precision fermentation and related technologies)

🤖 Automation & Labor-saving Technologies (kitchen robotics, automated cooking, unmanned store systems)

📦 Innovative Food Packaging (eco-friendly packaging, freshness-preservation technoliges)

If your startup is working on automation or labor-saving solutions within the food domain, this is a unique opportunity to explore innovation together with FUJICCO’s established food-manufacturing network. Join Next Kitchen 2026 and help co-create the future of food.