FoodEx Japan 2026 | Trade Mission

Group Export, in partnership with the Québec Government Office in Tokyo, invites companies to apply for participation in the trade mission to FoodEx Japan.

Why participate?

FoodEx Japan is one of the largest food and beverage trade shows in the Asia-Pacific region. With over 2,800 exhibitors and more than 76,000 visitors from 80 countries expected in 2025, this event offers an outstanding opportunity to discover Japanese market trends and build connections with importers and distributors.

Over 3,000 major global brands will be in attendance, making FoodEx a premier international hub for business development and market expansion.

• March 10–13: Group Export agri-food booth within the Canada Pavilion at FoodEx
• Inclusion of 2 badges
• Limited display space within the booth showcase
• To be confirmed: guided store tour
• To be confirmed: networking activity
• On-site representation by Group Export at the booth

Price

• Participation in the trade mission: $1,300

Market Data

Japan is a net importer of agri-food and seafood products. In 2021, the country recorded a trade deficit of USD 67.6 billion in this sector, with imports reaching USD 77.4 billion and exports totaling USD 9.8 billion. Canada ranked as Japan’s third-largest supplier of agri-food and seafood products, with exports valued at USD 4.8 billion, representing a 6.2% market share.

• Consumer Profile – Japan
• Market Overview – Japan
• Sector Trend Analysis
  • Pet food in Japan
  • Confectionary trends in Japan
  • E-Commerce market trends in Japan
  • Bakery products in Japan
  • Noodles in Japan
  • Plant-based protein food and drink trends in Japan
  • Meat trends in Japan
  • Wine, beer and spirits Japan
  • Fish and seafood trends in Japan
  • Sweet spreads, honey and maple products in Japan
  • Food Service in Japan
  • Chocolate confectionery in Japan
  • Cooking oils in Japan
• Competitive Trade Analysis – Agri-food and seafood trends in Japan
• Health and Wellness Series
  • Functional foods and beverages in Japan
  • Organic packaged food trends in Japan

Financial Assistance for Participants

Reimbursement of a travel allowance of $2600 per person, for a maximum of two allowance payments per company.

• • To obtain a travel allowance reimbursement, the company must provide proof of travel (e.g., an invoice for an airplane, train, or bus ticket with a full itinerary, or a receipt for gasoline near the destination) AND proof of accommodation (e.g., official hotel invoice, AirBNB, etc.).

• To obtain two travel allowance reimbursements, the same evidence mentioned above is required for each reimbursement.

→If two people share the same transportation (e.g., carpooling), two separate accommodation proofs will be required, and the company or traveler’s name must appear (e.g., two hotel invoices).

→If the two people share the same accommodation, two separate transport proofs will be required (e.g., two plane tickets).

• An additional $500 per allowance will be granted if your company is located in one of these regions and that the departure also takes place from one of  the following regions : Gaspésie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, or Nord-du-Québec.

The Export Group reserves the right to request any additional supporting documents.

By registering to this event, you agree to complete and return the activity report which will be forwarded to you shortly. You will have 60 days following the event to send us back the completed report, otherwise you may be required to reimburse the subsidies received for this activity. The data that will be compiled is for the sole purpose of evaluating the economic benefits of this activity

Cancellation Policy

The Group Export Agri-Food is a non-profit organization who manages export financial programs from the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec and from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

As a government program manager, Group Export has defined a general cancellation policy to follow when participating in a trade show. Policy’s details are as follows:

When a participation or registration form is signed by a representative of a company, this company becomes liable to the Group Export Agri-Food, as this form is a contract between the company and the Association.

• In the five days following registration, the company must pay, as a deposit, 50% of participation fees. This amount can be paid by check, direct deposit or credit card by contacting Group Export’s financial department at 450-649-6266. Direct deposits are preferred.
• The remaining 50% of participation fees must be paid at least 60 days before the activity.
• If the company does not respect these terms, Group Export Agri-Food has the right to cancel the company’s participation.
• When a company is cancelling its participation:
  • If the company or the Group Export Agri-Food finds a replacing participant, the full amount will be reimbursed, except for a $200 administration fee, as soon as a replacing participant has paid in full the amount due.
  • In case a substitute cannot be found, all other incurred charges, including 100% of the invoice for a space reservation, would be charged to the company.
  • All cancellation requests must be made in writing and be addressed to the person in charge of the activity, whose name appears on the participation form.

This policy was ratified by the Group Export’s Board of Directors on February 14, 2008.

Eligibility for Exhibitors and Visitors

To qualify as an exhibitor or visitor, the company must:

• Meet all eligibility criteria for provincial subsidies applicable to this activity.
• Hold a license number from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) or demonstrate that it is not required for its type of business.

The Group Export reserves the right to refuse any registration for this activity.