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NINZIA at SKS JAPAN 2025

NINZIA, a leading texture engineering startup based in Kobe, is set to make waves at Japan’s largest food tech conference, SKS JAPAN 2025 - Global Foodtech Summit. On October 24, 2025, at the Sustainable Food Museum in Toranomon, NINZIA will host a unique side event called ‘Ultra Disaster Food Morning (Spicy Curry Edition)’. This event will feature the exclusive tasting of their newly developed plant-based spicy curry in collaboration with Ikeda Toka Co., Ltd, exploring themes of preparedness and sustainability in disaster food systems.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Ultra Disaster Food Morning (Spicy Curry Edition)
• - Venue: Sustainable Food Museum, 1-17-8 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
• - Date & Time: October 24, 2025 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM (Registration starts at 7:35 AM)
• - Participation: Registration at NINZIA's booth at the main SKS JAPAN venue (first-come, first-served basis).

Addressing Food Waste in Disaster Preparedness

In recent years, the push for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and BCP (Business Continuity Planning) has become increasingly pronounced. However, a staggering one-quarter of municipal food stockpiles are reportedly expired and discarded, posing a growing societal issue of ‘hidden food waste’ in disaster preparedness food sectors. A recent survey conducted by NINZIA on Disaster Prevention Day revealed that 49% of the 300 respondents perceived disaster foods as unappetizing. Furthermore, 53% found expiration management challenging. Nearly 40% admitted they were unaware of their organization's stockpiling location, while 35% stated they had no stockpiles at all, highlighting gaps in disaster preparedness systems.

To tackle this pressing issue, NINZIA launched its NINZIA BOSAI brand, focusing on the theme of ‘display, taste, and plant-based’. With an emphasis on sustainability, the brand offers phase-free foods that are not only suitable for disaster situations but also ideal for daily meals. Their plant-based spicy curry avoids the use of animal-derived fats, ensuring that the food remains fresh without solidifying at room temperature, thereby achieving both functionality and satisfaction in taste during emergencies.

By installing ‘display disaster foods’ in office environments and creating a system where all employees can quickly access their stockpiling locations, they aim to foster a culture of preparedness and minimize risks associated with stock shortages during disasters.

The Sustainable Food Museum

The Sustainable Food Museum, established by UR Urban Development Corporation, Libanus Co., Ltd., Sustainable Food Asia, UnlocX Corporation, and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate, serves as the core facility within a framework that brings together diverse players to tackle societal challenges through food in Tokyo’s new Shinbashi-Toranomon area. With a focus on sustainable food, it aims to nurture innovation that arises from community and corporate collaboration while showcasing new values.

About SKS JAPAN 2025

Founded in 2017, SKS JAPAN represents the Japanese edition of the Global Foodtech Summit, which originated in Seattle. Emphasizing the theme of ‘Food x Technology & Science’, the summit invites not only those in the food industry but also stakeholders from various sectors.
Dates: October 23-25, 2025

• - October 23: Sessions & Exhibits from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• - October 24: Sessions & Exhibits from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• - October 25: Sessions & Exhibits from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, followed by an after event at 7:00 PM.
• - Location: Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference, 3F COREDO Muromachi Terrace, 3-2-1 Muromachi, Chuo, Tokyo
• - Participation: Hybrid format available through pre-purchased tickets.

To register for the event and for ticket details, visit SKS Japan official site.

About NINZIA

NINZIA is not just a health food company or a plant-based business; we are a technology and ingredient entity focusing on creating enjoyable food experiences. Utilizing Japan’s traditional konjac fiber, NINZIA aims to democratize food enjoyment for everyone, addressing dietary restrictions related to diabetes, high blood sugar, obesity, and allergies. Through the innovative use of Glucomannan, the unique fiber extracted from konjac, we aim to transcend dietary limitations, allowing a diverse audience to revel in the joy of eating. Our proprietary material, NINZIA PASTE, showcases next-generation konjac technology that maintains a creamy texture without solidifying—ideal for healthy snacks and more, proving that we can reshape the future of food in collaboration with various global food-related enterprises.