Agritech & Foodtech

Agritech & Foodtech

Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Boosts Foodtech Industry in Kansai

The world faces significant challenges related to food, which sustains our lives. These include the need for increased output to meet global population growth and reducing the environmental impact of food production. As a result, the development of new technologies and the creation of innovative business models spanning the entire food value chain—from production to processing, distribution and consumption—are drawing increasing attention.

Western companies have long been leaders in the foodtech field, but in recent years, Japan has intensified its efforts to facilitate the industry's growth. In 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries led the launch of the Council for Public-Private Partnership in Food Technology. Uniting food manufacturers, startups, research institutes and relevant ministries and agencies, the council has set goals of addressing challenges and developing new markets.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), Osaka earned the title "mercantile capital of Japan," giving birth to a unique food culture, fueled by ingredients such as rice and a variety of other agricultural and fishery products from across the country. Along with Osaka, Kyoto stands as one of the most renowned centers of "washoku" Japanese cuisine, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Kansai region, with its deep historical and cultural ties to food, is home to universities with agricultural departments, research institutes focused on agriculture, and food manufacturers. A growing number of foodtech companies, including startups emerging from universities, are making their mark in the industry.

Other local governments in the Kansai region are also actively working to foster the foodtech industry. For example, the Kyoto Foodtech Basic Concept, developed by the prefecture, brings together a cluster of related companies, supports R&D efforts, and facilitates collaboration between universities and businesses.

This section highlights a selection of businesses driving innovation in the agritech and foodtech industries. We invite you to visit these companies and experience their cutting-edge innovations.

COMPANY LIST Listings:5

Agritech-plus Co.,Ltd

Agritech-plus Co.,Ltd
Nara Prefecture

161-2 Ajima, Tawaramoto-cho, Shiki, Nara Prefecture, 636-0245

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Agritech-plus Co.,Ltd Nara Prefecture https://agritech-plus.jp/

KYOEISEICHA CO., LTD.

KYOEISEICHA CO., LTD.
Kyoto Prefecture

8-1-2 Umemidai, Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture 619-0215

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KYOEISEICHA CO., LTD. Kyoto Prefecture https://www.kyoeiseicha.co.jp/

spicecube.inc

spicecube.inc
City of Osaka

1-1-30 Sakuragawa, Naniwa Ward, Osaka,Osaka Prefecture 556-0022

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spicecube.inc City of Osaka https://www.spicecube.biz/

tashimaboring,Ltd

tashimaboring,Ltd
Tottori Prefecture

2-8-15 Yoshinariminami-machi, Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, 680-0871

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tashimaboring,Ltd Tottori Prefecture https://tashima-boring.com/

Tsujiko Co., Ltd.

Tsujiko Co., Ltd.
Shiga Prefecture

1750-1 Kitawaki, Minakuchi-cho, Koka, Shiga Prefecture, 528-0057

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Tsujiko Co., Ltd. Shiga Prefecture http://www.tsujiko.com/en/