Please note: This report has been translated from the original Japanese using AI.
FOOMA JAPAN 2026 was held under the theme “The Shift is On.” SUZUMO’s booth at FOOMA JAPAN 2026 featured machines FOR FACTORIES under the theme “シンカ-Shinka-” (True Value, Depth, and Evolution).
The four-day event was filled with excitement, welcoming many visitors not only from within Japan but also from overseas. We are reporting on the stories of on-site problem-solving that garnered particular attention at the venue.
Factories today require versatility to handle multiple menu items, rather than being limited to a single application like Roll Sushi.
Q. Is it possible to use the Continuous Roll Sushi Machine to produce other menu items or trending products?
A. By changing the options, it is possible to produce items such as pressed sushi (Oshi-zushi) or the trendy Korean one-hand “rice bars.”
"I'm really grateful that SUZUMO doesn't just stop at the sale, but continues to look after us and provide new menu suggestions like these rice bars even after purchase."
Easy cleaning and maintenance designed from a frontline perspective
The benefits of introducing a machine cannot be measured by production capacity alone. The reason SUZUMO is chosen by so many factories also lies in the “ease of cleaning” for frontline staff who perform it every day.
Q. What are the key points for selecting machinery to reduce cleaning costs (time and labor) in a food factory?
A. From a practical, on-site perspective, you should also focus on whether parts can be disassembled without tools, whether the components are designed to a size that minimizes the effort of transporting them to cleaning areas, and whether the shape is easy to wipe clean.
How are we able to incorporate such detailed improvements? It is because we place the highest value on feedback from the front lines.
Our employees visit our customers' sites directly to carefully collect their raw feedback—the "I wish it were like this" moments—which is precisely why we are able to realize this accumulation of small refinements.
At SUZUMO's exhibition booths, the sample and product proposal area is always crowded with people.
We often hear from our customers that "SUZUMO is the only company that provides total support, not just by helping us make standard sushi rolls and onigiri, but also by offering specific menu ideas like 'diagonally sliced sushi rolls' and even recommending the right packaging."
If you are struggling with your food business—not just with product specifications, but also with daily operations or ideas for new menu items—please feel free to consult with SUZUMO.