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Transforming the Food Industry with AI at FOOMA JAPAN 2026

In recent years, the food distribution industry has faced severe challenges due to a declining workforce and rising raw material costs. Amid these pressing issues, DATAFLUCT, a pioneering data solutions company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, will showcase its innovative 'autonomous AI agents' at the internationally renowned food manufacturing exhibition, FOOMA JAPAN 2026, held from June 2 to June 5, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight.

DATAFLUCT, led by CEO Hayato Kumemura, emphasizes its vision of "Turning data into business." The company has formed strong collaborative partnerships with leading industry players such as Kokkubun Group, Zennihon Shokuhin, Coop Deli, and Hokkahokka-tei, implementing AI solutions that effectively operate in live business settings.

Highlights of DATAFLUCT's Booth

1. Outstanding Collaborations with Industry Leaders

DATAFLUCT will present its distinguished record of collaborations with top companies. Key examples include AI-driven demand forecasting across 288 locations for Kokkubun Group, the rollout of order automation across all 143 Coop Deli locations, and logistics optimization for Zennihon Shokuhin.

• - Demand Forecasting with Airlake: Implemented at Kokkubun Group’s 288 locations, this system integrates AI demand forecasting and inventory optimization to reduce stock shortages and improve order accuracy.

• - Order Automation Trials: A demonstration project is being launched for order automation at all 143 locations of the Coop Deli Group.

2. Transitioning from Manual Instructions to Autonomous Execution

DATAFLUCT will reveal the latest examples of AI agents that can autonomously complete business tasks without human instruction. These AI agents understand various formats—documents, CSV files, and web information—executing research, organization, report generation, and browser actions seamlessly. This dramatically reduces labor hours spent on routine tasks, allowing teams to concentrate on higher-value operations.

• - AI Sales Support Instance: For Yamaboshi, a leading confectionery wholesaler, DATAFLUCT implemented an AI sales support agent that converts implicit knowledge from sales personnel into data, enhancing proposal capabilities.

3. Unlocking Hidden Value in Unstructured Data

DATAFLUCT will exhibit the latest package of its Airlake platform, designed to process and structure internal 'unstructured data.' This includes converting estimates, invoices (both paper and PDF), design drawings, as well as audio and image data from stores, and IoT sensor data into actionable insights. Utilizing RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) technology, the platform allows immediate application of data analysis for business decision-making.

Keynote Session by CEO Hayato Kumemura

Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 12:35 - 12:55 PM
Venue: Innovation Stage, West Exhibition Hall
Topic: Transforming Demand Forecasting and Data Analysis in the Food Industry with AI Agents
Admission: Free, no pre-registration required
For more details, please visit FOOMA JAPAN.

Addressing Common Industry Issues

One highlight of Kumemura’s presentation will address a recurring challenge faced by many food and distribution companies: despite implementing high-precision demand forecasting AI, waste in the field remains high. The resolution lies in employing execution support AI agents to automate complex decision-making and ordering processes based on forecast data.

DATAFLUCT provides a comprehensive solution that covers everything from data infrastructure to AI development and implementation—bridging the gap in the system. The company will uncover the significant reductions in waste through automatic ordering and highlight the capabilities of their 'BI Agent,' which allows for various data analyses simply by conversation. This is a crucial step toward eliminating dependence on specific individuals and enhancing profitability.

Event Details

• - Event Name: FOOMA JAPAN 2026
• - Date: June 2 - June 5, 2026
• - Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• - Location: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall
• - Booth Position: WA-IS-30

Official Website: FOOMA JAPAN 2026

About DATAFLUCT

DATAFLUCT operates with the vision of "Turning Data into Business," striving to create new value from previously overlooked data and addressing social challenges as a data business partner. Their strengths lie in utilizing various unstructured data types, allowing for a comprehensive cycle of data collection, storage, processing, and analysis. With services focused on waste reduction through demand forecasting, sustainable urban planning, and actions toward decarbonization, they aim to realize a world where everyone can leverage data for sustainable decision-making. The company is recognized as a JAXA Venture since 2019, utilizing insights and skills acquired from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Company Information:

• - Location: 1-4 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo, 7th Floor Shibuya Sakura Stage, SHIBUYA Tower
• - CEO: Hayato Kumemura
• - Established: January 29, 2019
• - Phone: 03-6822-5590 (General)
• - Capital: ¥1.497 billion (including capital reserves)
• - Website: DATAFLUCT Official Site
• - Social Media: Twitter | Facebook

For inquiries regarding services and implementations, please visit DATAFLUCT Services or contact media relations at [email protected].