Hajime Nagai
Executive Officer and Research Director at Institute for Science and Technology,
ZENSHO HOLDINGS, Japan
Hajime Nagai is an Executive Officer at Zensho Holdings and Director of the Zensho Central Research Institute. He has over 35 years of experience in food and beverage research, spanning taste physiology, psychology, sensory science, consumer behavior, neuroscience, and food product development. He was a Visiting Scientist at the Monell Chemical Senses Center and served as VP R&D at Cerebos Pacific in Singapore. His current research focuses on understanding and creating deliciousness through a science-based approach.
Sessions
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Panel // From trend to transaction: What will consumers actually adopt?28-Oct-2026Main Auditorium
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C. Creating demand for change: How can foodservice influence upstream innovation and investment?28-Oct-2026Roundtable C