Meet our program partner: S. Ishimitsu ＆ Co., Ltd.

S. Ishimitsu & Co., Ltd., founded in 1906 and headquartered in Kobe’s Nada district, engages in the global trade and development of food ingredients and beverages. The company supports food business operations via the supply of commercial-use food ingredients developed domestically and overseas. Known for its expertise in coffee, tea, and diverse food products, S. Ishimitsu combines quality, innovation, and sustainability to meet global market needs.

As part of Next Kitchen 2026, S. Ishimitsu is seeking collaboration with overseas foodtech startups in the following areas:

🍎 Health & Nutrition Management (personalized nutrition, functional foods)

🚚 Food Logistics (cold chain, digital transformation in food distribution)

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

Through Next Kitchen 2026, S. Ishimitsu looks forward to partnering with startups whose technologies and ideas can enhance the global food-ingredient value chain. If your startup is working in one of the focus areas above, we invite you to register for Next Kitchen 2026 and connect with S. Ishimitsu and other key Japanese partners.