FOODEX JAPAN 2025

The Gateway to Asia's $789 Billion Food Market
Event Dates
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-14
Exhibitors
2562
Floor Size
0
Attendees
73789
Event contact title
Chief Commercial Officer
Event contact first name
Eric
Event contact last name
Halsten
Email
EricH@imexmanagement.com
Event contact telephone number
704-248-2980
Description

FOODEX JAPAN has been a highly successful trade event since its debut in 1976, serving not only Japan’s $789 billion food market, but many lucrative Asian markets, including Korea, Taiwan, China, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

Japan presents one of the best opportunities in the world for U.S. food exporters – and FOODEX is a proven entry-point.

Why exhibit at FOODEX Japan:

  • Access a large market for U.S exporters: the Japanese GDP of $5.08 trillion makes this the world’s third largest economy, and a stable trading partner for the U.S.
  • Take advantage of ideal timing, as under the U.S. – Japan Free Trade Agreement nearly 90 percent of U.S. food and agricultural imports into Japan are either duty free or receive preferential tariff access.
  • Understand the business culture - Japanese buyers prefer to find new food and beverage products at large trade shows as opposed to via “cold calls” or requests for introductory meetings with individual companies. In turn, FOODEX grants a platform for U.S. exporters to meet with a large volume of prospective importers, retailers, wholesalers, and distributors.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.