South Korea's Samyang Corporation Unveils New Ingredients at 'HI Japan 2026,' Japan's Largest Food Ingredients Exhibition
HI Japan 2026, one of the largest food ingredient exhibitions in Japan, is currently underway, drawing significant attention from professionals across the food industry. This major event features approximately 600 participating companies, including leading domestic and international food ingredient firms and distributors, and expects to welcome over 30,000 industry experts.
At this year's exhibition, the South Korean food and chemical manufacturer Samyang Corporation unveiled 'Kestose,' a substance gaining attention as a next-generation dietary fiber. Kestose is attracting high interest from the health food and beverage industries due to its potential to improve gut health.
Through this new ingredient, Samyang Corporation aims to make a full-scale entry into the Japanese food market. The company plans to highlight the high functionality and safety of Kestose, supporting product development that meets the health needs of Japanese consumers.
As a hub for the latest food technologies and trends, 'HI Japan' generates numerous business opportunities every year. There is growing anticipation both within and outside the industry regarding how this newly introduced dietary fiber will influence Japanese dining tables and health-related products in the future.