October 15, 2026
Suzumo International Corporation (SUZUMO America) participated in SUSHI-CON 2026, held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Pier 36 in New York City. The event brought together sushi enthusiasts, leading chefs, restaurants, and more than 60 domestic and international exhibitors to celebrate sushi and Japanese food culture.
At the event, SUZUMO showcased its innovative sushi automation technology, demonstrating how advanced machinery can support high-volume sushi production while helping foodservice businesses maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency.
A major highlight was the production of more than 40,000 nigiri rice portions for vendors throughout the event, demonstrating the capability of SUZUMO equipment to support large-scale food preparation in a demanding, live-event environment.
Through live demonstrations and high-volume production, SUZUMO highlighted how automation can help meet the growing demand for sushi while addressing labor challenges and the need for reliable, consistent food preparation.
SUZUMO Equipment Highlights
At SUSHI-CON 2026, SUZUMO featured key machines designed to streamline nigiri and sushi roll production.
1. SSN-KTA and TRX — Automated Nigiri Sushi Production
SUZUMO showcased the SSN-KTA and TRX nigiri machines, highlighting automated rice forming technology that helps produce consistently shaped nigiri rice portions at high volume.
With more than 40,000 nigiri rice portions produced for event vendors, the demonstration highlighted the important role of automation in supporting large-scale sushi preparation, improving workflow efficiency, and helping foodservice operators manage high production demands.
2. SVR-BXA and SVC-ATD — Efficient Sushi Roll Production
SUZUMO also featured the SVR-BXA sushi roll machine and SVC-ATD sushi roll cutter to demonstrate automated sushi roll preparation.
These machines help streamline the roll-making process, supporting consistent product formation and cutting while reducing repetitive manual work. Together, they demonstrate how sushi automation can help businesses improve production efficiency and meet the needs of busy foodservice operations.
Bringing Sushi Automation to the Industry
SUSHI-CON provided an opportunity for SUZUMO to demonstrate its technology in a real-world setting, supporting vendors serving attendees throughout the event.
From producing thousands of nigiri rice portions to demonstrating automated sushi roll preparation, SUZUMO highlighted the versatility of its equipment and its commitment to helping foodservice businesses improve productivity without losing sight of product consistency.
As sushi continues to grow in popularity across the United States, restaurants, supermarkets, catering operations, and food manufacturers face increasing pressure to maintain quality while managing labor availability and rising operating costs. Automation offers a practical way to address these challenges and support sustainable business growth.
SUZUMO continues to develop solutions that combine Japanese engineering expertise with practical food production technology, helping customers bring delicious, consistent sushi to more people.
About SUZUMO
Since developing the world's first sushi-making machine in 1981, SUZUMO has pioneered rice-processing and sushi automation technology. Its products support sushi, onigiri, and other rice-based food production across a wide range of foodservice and manufacturing applications in more than 90 countries worldwide.
Guided by its commitment to delivering deliciousness and warmth to the world, SUZUMO continues to advance food automation technology to help businesses improve productivity, consistency, and operational efficiency.
