Under Japan's foodtech strategy, four key product and technology areas are positioned as strategic: plant factories, land-based aquaculture, food machinery, and new food products. Global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, with per capita supply of meat, seafood, and vegetables increasing significantly over the past six decades and continuing to expand rapidly. Amid rising global temperatures destabilizing food supply, investment and implementation in foodtech are becoming urgent priorities.

The government conducted its second working group meeting in March 2026 to review progress across the four domains. In the coming months, a third working group is planned for April-May 2026 to develop an investment roadmap, with a "growth strategy" scheduled for summer. Japan's strength is highlighted by the global appreciation of Japanese cuisine among international visitors, with strategies expected to leverage competitive advantages in quality and food culture.

In land-based aquaculture and other sectors, multiple companies are actively advancing projects with several scheduled for initial shipments between 2027-2030. Development of alternative foods like soy meat and cultured cell technology for functional foods is also underway, expected to provide animal-derived protein while reducing environmental impact.