Meet our program partner: Wadaman Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Osaka, Wadaman Co., Ltd. is a long-established Japanese company specializing in the sourcing, processing, and wholesale of sesame seeds. Originally established as a dried food wholesaler, the company has a history of about 80 years as a sesame seeds manufacturing specialist. With more than a century of experience in ingredient handling and quality control, Wadaman supplies a wide range of food manufacturers, confectionery producers, and food service companies across Japan.

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

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

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

📊 Sales Prediction AI

If your startup is working in any of these areas, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with a company deeply embedded in Japan’s ingredient supply and food manufacturing ecosystem. Join Next Kitchen 2026 and explore collaboration with Wadaman to help shape the next generation of food solutions in Japan.