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GF Foods Inc. Hosts Unique Exhibition for New Year’s Cuisine

GF Foods Inc., headquartered in Kasamatsu, Gifu Prefecture, is leading the way in the food industry with their upcoming exhibition event at their Fukuoka sales office. This gathering, centered around suggestions for New Year’s cuisine and appetizers, is not your typical showcase of products but rather a participatory exhibition designed to turn customer feedback into actionable solutions.

Background of the Event

In recent years, the food service and hospitality industries have faced significant challenges, including labor shortages, increased preparation and serving burdens, and inventory management issues. Particularly for the New Year’s season, New Year’s dishes and appetizers represent both a lucrative sales opportunity and a considerable operational risk. Thus, there is a growing demand for proposals that not only generate sales but also ensure operational efficiency and profitability.

This exhibition aims to focus on practical solutions that can work in real-world settings, ensuring that product suggestions resonate with the current market needs.

Exhibition Concepts

1. New Year’s Cuisine and Appetizer Proposals
As a primary offering targeting the New Year’s sales season, GF Foods will present solutions such as:
- Stable supply through frozen New Year’s specialties
- Techniques for minimizing waste
- Employee-reducing appetizer kits designed for efficiency
This innovative approach to product design aims to prevent failures in holiday offerings.

2. Breakfast Buffet Solutions
Addressing the needs of accommodation facilities, menu proposals will focus on employee reduction, use of local produce, and easing operational demands, ensuring that all necessities are met while providing great service.

3. OEM Development Proposals
This segment focuses on product development tailored to individual customer needs, facilitating OEM development that begins at this exhibition.

Advantages for Participants

Attendees will benefit from:

• - Immediate access to specific menu options and products ready for implementation.
• - Understanding methods aimed at avoiding failures during the New Year’s sales period.
• - Directly connecting on-site challenges to product developments.
• - Gaining insights into the latest industry trends along with practical solutions.

Event Details

• - Dates: Day 1: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday) / Day 2: April 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Venue: GF Foods Fukuoka Sales Office (6 Chome-10-56 Tsukiguma, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka City)

Location on Map

• - Participation: Pre-registration required

Participants are requested to download the application form and submit it via fax.

About GF Foods Inc.

With the vision of “Creating delightful encounters and spreading delicious smiles to the world,” GF Foods has been committed to showcasing Japan's rich food culture globally through the planning, development, and sales of commercial processed foods since its inception. With approximately 30,000 product items and over 1,000 partner companies, they ensure a stable supply of high-quality and safe products.
GF Foods has also developed products that streamline food preparation processes, significantly improving kitchen efficiency by providing pre-prepared items like peeled vegetables and cut fish. Their range includes high-value products like Japan’s three great delicacies and rare global ingredients, which are highly regarded by fine dining establishments and specialty stores.

In line with responding to an aging society, GF Foods is also focusing on the development of functional foods that meet the nutritional needs and ease of consumption required in medical and caregiving environments.
GF Foods Inc. is dedicated to being a catalyst in the culinary world, contributing to customer satisfaction and the overall advancement of global food culture.