Meet our program partner: US FOODS & CO., LTD.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Tokyo, US FOODS & CO., LTD. specializes in the import and distribution of green coffee beans, specialty coffee products, and roasting-related materials. The company plays an important role in connecting international coffee producers with roasters and retailers across Japan. Its long-standing expertise and global sourcing network position US FOODS as a key player in supporting Japan’s growing demand for high-quality and diverse coffee offerings.

As part of Next Kitchen 2026, US FOODS is seeking collaboration with overseas foodtech startups in:

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

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

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

🔍 Technology for Visualizing Quality Status

If your startup is working in any of these areas, this is an excellent opportunity to engage with a company that plays a key role in Japan’s coffee-related supply chains and ingredient distribution. Join Next Kitchen 2026 and explore partnership opportunities with US FOODS to help advance the future of food distribution and sustainability in Japan and beyond.