List of food-related news
- Food Logistics & 3PL Comprehensive Exhibition to be held for the first time at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing technologies that support the food supply chain. (February 09) September 30, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Laputa Robotics/Flexible Automated Warehouse Adopted by Kato Sangyo for Logistics Center, Aiming for 70% Labor Reduction (February 09) September 2, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Funai Research Institute launches "AI demand forecasting" consulting service for the food industry, optimizing ordering and inventory with data. (February 08) August 21, 2026 IT/Equipment
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- Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate will hold an open house and Phoxter demonstration at "Logista Kyoto Fushimi" on October 15th and 16th.
- Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate and Transcosmos will be presenting at an e-commerce logistics seminar on October 23rd.
- JILS will hold logistics improvement case study presentations and lectures in Kansai and Kyushu in October and November.
- CRE/Kyoto Prefecture "LogiSquare Kyotanabe B" Preview Event to be held on October 8th and 9th
- Logisteed to hold free online seminar on October 15th: "How to achieve joint delivery"
- Nomura Real Estate will hold an open house at "Landport Kashiwa II" in Chiba Prefecture on October 14th.
- CBRE IM and Tokyu Land Corporation will jointly hold a pre-completion preview of "(tentative name) CBRE IM-LOGI'Q Shin-Koyasu" in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture from October 7th to 9th.
- CBRE IM / Tokyo: Post-completion viewing and seminar to be held at "CBRE IM Katsushika" on October 21st and 22nd.
- Mitani Computer launches AI-powered WMS "W-KEEPER AX" and demonstrates it at EC General Exhibition.
- Mitsubishi Estate / Open House for "LogiCross Osaka Taisho II" on October 20th and 21st
- CBRE will hold an open house and recruitment strengthening seminar at "CPD Tokai Chita" in Aichi Prefecture on October 15th and 16th.
- JLL will be holding an open house on October 7th and 8th at its rental refrigerated warehouse in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City.
- GA Group releases report on driver shortage situation, to hold explanatory seminar on October 15th.
- Prologis/Saitama Prefecture "Prologis Park Kitamoto" Preview Event to be held on October 14th and 15th
- Toho Gas Energy / Webinar "Hydrogenization Project for Large Logistics Hubs" to be held on October 15th
- CREDO / Saitama Prefecture "CREDO Kazo" Preview Event to be held on October 20th and 21st
- JILS / "Inventory Optimization Practice Seminar" to be held on November 13th
- CBRE / Short-term contracts also available. Open house to be held on October 15th at the (tentative name) Kawanishi Logistics Center in Hyogo Prefecture.
- JILS will hold an online "Logistics Fundamentals Course" from November 4th, offering a systematic learning experience over a total of 6 days.
- ESR will hold an open house and AGV introduction seminar at its logistics facility in Kiyama Town, Saga Prefecture on October 6th and 7th.
- JILS/Specific Shipper Logistics Management Officers' Information Exchange Meeting to be held in Tokyo and Nagoya in October
- Tokyo Tatemono / Chiba Prefecture "T-LOGI Minami-Funabashi" Open House to be held on October 6th, 7th, and 8th
- GLP Japan and Gion Co., Ltd. jointly develop a multi-tenant logistics facility in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, which will also accommodate refrigeration and freezing. (February 07) July 31, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Mitsui Fudosan/MFLP Funabashi unveils new "mitaseru" facility, integrating manufacturing, storage, and distribution. (February 07) July 30, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Being HD acquires two food transport companies as subsidiaries, accelerating its "non-transportation logistics" strategy. (February 07) July 28, 2026 SCM/Management
- Daiwa Corporation completes construction of a 3.4 m2 refrigeration and freezing facility in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to serve as a food logistics hub. (February 07) July 22, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Mitsubishi Foods introduces high-speed picking system at its distribution center in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, and also installs an automated warehouse in the frozen food area. (February 07) July 21, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ryohin Keikaku and Mitsubishi Corporation strengthen logistics and overseas food businesses through strategic alliance. (February 07) July 13, 2026 SCM/Management
- SSK Foods/Mayonnaise and other products price revisions, rising logistics costs cited as a factor. (February 07) July 10, 2026 SCM/Management
- Asahi Group Foods to raise baby food prices by 15-24% in November due to rising logistics costs, etc. (February 07) July 8, 2026 生産
- St. Cousair to launch new food bottling plant in Nagano City to strengthen supply chain (February 06) June 12, 2026 生産
- NYK Logistics/Nestlé and Kikkoman support east-west round-trip transportation, modal shift via domestic vessels (February 06) June 10, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Daisei Every 24/Hiroshima City's Hayashi Transport Group to Expand Cold Chain in Chugoku and Kyushu Regions (February 06) June 1, 2026 SCM/Management
- House Foods: New factory in Fukushima City begins full-scale operation, the first in the Tohoku region for the group. (February 06) June 1, 2026 生産
- Pal System: Five delivery vehicles that have finished their delivery duties are being converted into disaster relief kitchen vehicles. (February 05) May 26, 2026 CSR
- Kono: To strengthen heatstroke prevention measures, beverages will be distributed to employees, and proactive replenishment will be encouraged. (February 05) May 25, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Kaneka raises prices on margarine and other products, partly due to increased logistics costs caused by the Middle East conflict. (February 05) May 22, 2026 生産
- Aihiro Logistics invests in Niinuma's Vietnamese subsidiary to strengthen logistics and trade support. (February 05) May 21, 2026 SCM/Management
- Japan Transcity completes joint distribution center for confectionery and food products in Ishikari City, Hokkaido. (February 05) May 14, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Osaka-ya Shop/Group's new logistics base has been completed in Toyama Prefecture and will begin operations in June. (February 05) May 12, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Nikkane launches "Muscle Support Program" to help delivery drivers build their physique. (February 05) May 7, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Hutech Norin/New cold storage warehouse to be built in Shizuoka City, also serving as a joint distribution and relay hub. (February 05) May 1, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Japan Frozen Foods Association: Domestic production value of frozen foods in 2025 is projected to increase by 6.4%, reaching a record high (preliminary report). (February 04) April 16, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Sanwa Warehouse to open temperature-controlled automated warehouse in Yokohama City, in response to increased demand for logistics of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. (February 04) April 15, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Mitsubishi Estate and Shimizu Corporation to participate in the development of a logistics facility for a food-related company in Singapore. (February 04) April 10, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Joint Services/Recruitment Enhancement: Website Renewal, Including Employee Testimonials (February 04) April 10, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Showa Sangyo: Price increase for commercial flour from June 20th, also due to rising logistics costs. (February 04) April 10, 2026 生産
- All Japan Line to launch regular trunk line service for fresh produce and frozen/refrigerated foods between Kansai and Kanto in May. (February 04) April 9, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- SM Logistics Research Group / Progress in reducing waiting times for deliveries and acceleration of cross-industry logistics reforms with the establishment of chilled food guidelines. (February 03) March 24, 2026 SCM/Management
- Nikkane/ Utilizing delivery trucks as "mobile job postings" to expand local recruitment (February 03) March 23, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Kagome and F-LINE receive the Maritime Bureau Director's Award for Modal Shift for their successful maritime transport of vegetable beverages. (February 03) March 19, 2026 SCM/Management
- Nikkane relocates and establishes new Saitama sales office, introducing logistics DX to ensure stable supply of school lunches. (February 03) March 19, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Monogatari Corporation begins construction of new factory in Maebashi City for "Yakiniku King" and "Marugen Ramen" restaurants. (February 03) March 16, 2026 生産
- FOODEX JAPAN 2026 / Frozen foods and refrigerated warehouses are booming, with interest in labor-saving and automation in the logistics zone. (February 03) March 11, 2026 SCM/Management
- DATAFLUCT/Itochu Foods demonstrates "order volume prediction AI" for logistics optimization. (February 03) March 10, 2026 SCM/Management
- FOODEX JAPAN 2026 / Logistics Seminar to be held on the "FOOD AI/LOGISTICS" and "FOODEX" stages (February 03) March 3, 2026 Seminars
- Kuze: A new Logistics Division will be established on April 1st with the aim of improving efficiency across the entire supply chain. (February 02) February 26, 2026 SCM/Management
- Nikken Lease Industry conducts verification test of rail transport using containers specifically for live fish. (February 02) February 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- ITE announces "Railway and Land Cold Chain Technology" in collaboration with India. (February 02) February 19, 2026 international
- Nessu and Kokubu Group: Circulating unused food products through commercial and logistics networks, and creating a sustainable support model through mixed loading and utilization. (February 02) February 17, 2026 SCM/Management
- Fukuoka Sonoriku/Opens a relay station for the distribution of fruits and vegetables in Fukushima Prefecture to reduce the burden on drivers (February 02) February 12, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Itochu Foods begins using JPR's system for digitizing delivery slips at its Sapporo Logistics Center. (February 02) February 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Asahi Fresh Logistics relocates and rebuilds its food logistics base in Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture, increasing its area by 1.6 times. (February 02) February 4, 2026 Logistics facilities
- S&B Foods strengthens its supply chain with new factory in Thailand and expands local production. (February 01) January 30, 2026 生産
- Kuriyama Rice Cracker Company featured on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website as a best practice example for displaying best-before dates in "year and month" and improving logistics. (February 01) January 27, 2026 SCM/Management
- Asahi Logistics: Headquarters relocation and strengthening of inter-group collaboration due to business expansion. (February 01) January 26, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- World Supply relocates headquarters and logistics base to Koto Ward, Tokyo, and strengthens chilled food delivery. (February 01) January 19, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Yamato Holdings and Kokubu Group Headquarters sign agreement aiming to build a platform connecting food producers and consumers (February 01) January 15, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Nissin Medical Foods: Implements an automated ordering AI system to eliminate reliance on individual expertise and reduce workload. (February 12) December 19, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Life Support Egawa Tohoku to build new 1.38 m2 refrigerated logistics center in Sendai City (February 12) December 18, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Daybreak: Six companies gather to discuss frozen sushi solutions, aiming to expand sales channels. (February 12) December 17, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines invests in Singapore's largest food cold chain logistics company. (February 12) December 16, 2025 international
- Ezaki Glico recalls Pocky product due to mixed storage of spices and cocoa beans in warehouse. (February 12) December 9, 2025 生産
- Mitsubishi Foods/BLP and Niigata Transport launch joint confectionery logistics center in Gunma Prefecture. (February 12) December 5, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Food price increases / While a temporary halt is expected by next spring, the number of items affected is projected to exceed 2 by 2025. (February 11) November 28, 2025 SCM/Management
- Tominaga Trading Co., Ltd. will raise prices on imported beverages and confectionery from April 2014, citing rising logistics costs as a contributing factor. (February 11) November 28, 2025 生産
- Daybreak establishes US subsidiary for local development and dissemination of refrigeration technology. (February 11) November 21, 2025 international
- Fujitsu systematizes its system for the food distribution industry, and will sequentially offer over 1500 functions. (February 11) November 20, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Roboware / Seminar "Latest Case Studies in Evolving Food Bulk Shipping Operations" to be held on November 19th, 20th, and 21st. (February 11) November 13, 2025 Seminars
- Food price increases: "Logistics costs" account for 78.7% of the increase, up 10 percentage points compared to the same month last year. (February 10) October 31, 2025 SCM/Management
- F-LINE participates in the commercial operation of T2 autonomous trucks for trunk line transportation of seasonings and other products. (February 10) October 30, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Suzuyo's logistics center in Sakado, Saitama Prefecture, receives a commendation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for being an "Excellent Food Hygiene Facility." (February 10) October 24, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Minami Nippon Transport & Warehouse Co., Ltd. opens a 1.3 m2 bonded and refrigerated storage facility in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. (February 10) October 3, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Agricultural Research Institute and Yasai Bus: Partnership to build a new model by integrating logistics and sales channels. (February 10) October 1, 2025 SCM/Management
- C-Net adds stockout and unshipped rate analysis function to its logistics KPI analysis app. (February 09) September 30, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Food prices rise: 3024 items affected since October, with over 20,000 items expected to be affected by rising logistics costs in 2025. (February 09) September 30, 2025 SCM/Management
- Hyoki Shipping Co., Ltd. adds a 320m2 temperature-controlled warehouse on the first floor of its logistics center in Kobe City. (February 09) September 26, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Roboware / "Automation of Food Bulk Shipping Operations" Seminar to be held on September 25th, 26th, and 30th. (February 09) September 22, 2025 Seminars
- Imuraya to expand Gifu factory to increase production capacity for frozen products such as monaka. (February 08) August 8, 2025 生産
- Fukushima Galirei launches single-phase 100V type rapid freezing cabinet for cold storage agents, also compliant with greening standards. (February 07) July 29, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Kuriyama Rice Cracker Co., Ltd. achieves results in logistics improvement, reducing loading and unloading time to 1 hour by promoting palletization. (February 07) July 28, 2025 SCM/Management
- Roboware / Seminar on "Return on Investment of Food Sorting Robots" to be held from July 30th to August 1st. (February 07) July 25, 2025 Seminars
- Maranatha develops fruit transport trays that "float and protect" based on feedback from farmers. (February 07) July 25, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Roboware/Seminar on "Automating Loose Sorting Operations in Food Logistics" to be held on June 26th (February 06) June 20, 2025 Seminars
- Mitsui Warehouse obtains food safety and quality assurance certifications at two US locations. (February 06) June 19, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Taiyo Kogyo develops mold-resistant container bags for transporting rice, wheat, and other grains. (February 06) June 17, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Roboware will hold a webinar on automating bulk food shipments on May 15th, 16th, and 20th. (February 05) May 9, 2025 Seminars
- Nakano Shoji Co., Ltd. launches joint delivery service for room temperature food products, handling both loose items and pallets. (February 04) April 15, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- LogiQuest / Logistics Center Tour in Sendai on March 19th (February 02) February 5, 2025 Seminars
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