Hosted Buyer Program Recruitment

Join the World’s Leading Food & Beverage Marketplace

Come over as a Hosted Buyer to FOODEX JAPAN 2027 which is Asia's largest international food trade show!
Enjoy special benefits and take the opportunity to have in-depth discussions with the suppliers you are looking for.

ABOUT

At FOODEX JAPAN, we provide an Hosted Buyer Business Matching Program
to help exhibitors and buyers have efficient and productive meetings.

Pre-scheduled appointments
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Easily book meetings via Buyer's My Page

Pre-scheduled appointments
Flexible scheduling
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Join meetings according to your availability

Flexible scheduling
Product-based search
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Request meetings by selecting specific products in the Exhibitor Information (Web Guide)

Product-based search
Dedicated meeting rooms
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Conduct discussions in a quiet, private space (free of charge)

Dedicated meeting rooms
Organizer-assisted matching
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Reduce the burden on buyers and ensure high-quality connections

Organizer-assisted matching

HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS

FOODEX JAPAN SECRETARIAT

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FOODEX JAPAN SECRETARIAT

Invite hosted buyers from worldwide and share buyers’ information with exhibitors.

EXHIBITIORS

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EXHIBITIORS

Choose up to 10 buyers and the chosen buyers will be informed.

BUYERS

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BUYERS
  • Confirm exhibitors’ requests.
  • Send direct appointment requests to the exhibitors for meetings.

FOODEX JAPAN SECRETARIAT

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FOODEX JAPAN SECRETARIAT

Arrange the matching and notify both exhibitors & buyers of meeting dates and time.

BOTH EXHIBITORS & BUYERS

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BOTH EXHIBITORS & BUYERS

Meet face-to-face on-site.

PRIVILEGES

Hotel Accommodation
Support

*Secretariat-designated hotel
The Secretariat will arrange hotel accommodation according to the number of meeting days (including the night before the first meeting).
*Please note that hotel accommodation will not be provided for the final day, March 12.
Ex): Meeting on Mar 9 → 2 nights (Mar 8-9)
Meetings on Mar 9-10 → 3 nights (Mar 8-10)
Meetings on Mar 9-12 → 4 nights (Mar 8-11)

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VIP Lounge
Service

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Free Cloakroom
Service

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Free Admission
Fee of JPY10,000
per day

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HOW TO BECOME AN HOSTED BUYER

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Fill in the online form to indicate your intention to register as a hosted buyer.

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The Secretariat will review your application and let you know if it is approved.

results by email within 2 weeks

Buyers will be notified of the results by email within 2 weeks after application

SCHEDULE

star iconNov 20
Registration deadline for buyers
Dec 2
Buyers' Information Released Company names and product requests are available on the Exhibitor Portal.
- Jan 15
Exhibitors Apply Exhibitors request business meetings with buyers via the Exhibitor Portal.
star iconJan 18 - Jan 29
Buyers Respond Buyers select their preferred time slots for meetings. (*Reverse nomination, offline, and online options available.)
Feb 8 - Feb 12
Exhibitors Confirm Exhibitors review and confirm their meeting schedules.
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Buyers Finalize Schedule Buyers confirm the final meeting schedule.
Mar 9 - Mar 12
On-Site Meeting at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo Japan
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ONLINE FORM FOR REGISTRATION

FOR ENGLISH FOR JAPANESE

CONTACT

FOODEX JAPAN Secretariat
Japan Management Association

Web
https://foodex.jma.or.jp/en/
E-mail
foodexglobal@jma.or.jp