Dysphagia Diet, Mastication-Friendly Foods, & Frailty-Prevention Foods 2026 *Former "Dysphagia/Chewing Difficulty/Preventive Care Foods"

Language:
Japanese
Product Code No:
C67126300
Issued In:
2026/03
#of Pages:
387
Publication Cycle:
Biannual
Format:
PDF

Price

350,000 yen ($2,183.54)
(excluding consumption tax)
700,000 yen ($4,367.08)
(excluding consumption tax)
1,050,000 yen ($6,550.63)
(excluding consumption tax)
* Equivalent value in US$ (Today's rate : $1= 160.29 yen , 2026/03/30 Japan)
*Scope of Each License Type

Coverage: (Product/service)

Dysphagia Diet, Mastication-Friendly Foods, and Frailty-Prevention Foods

Research Target:

Manufacturers

Research Content:

With Japan’s transition into a super-aged society, demand is surging for dysphagia diet, mastication-friendly foods, and frailty-prevention foods.
The medical and nursing care sectors are currently facing a dual challenge: chronic labor shortages and skyrocketing operational costs. As a result, optimizing kitchen operations has become a critical management priority. In response, demand is rapidly expanding for “Fully Prepared Foods (Complete Cooked Products),” which streamline onsite preparation to simple "reheating and plating."
This research report provides a rigorous analysis of market sizes and future outlooks of texture-modified diet in geriatric care for three key segments: dysphagia diet, mastication-friendly (easy-to-chew) foods, and frailty-prevention foods (aka Smile Care Diet in Japan, which refers to nutrient-dense foods designed for seniors with no chewing or swallowing difficulties, aimed at preventing frailty and malnutrition).

TOC:

I   Market Analysis

1. Overview of Dysphagia Diet, Mastication-Friendly Foods, and Frailty-Prevention Foods
1) Market Definition
2) Positioning of Dysphagia Diet, Mastication-Friendly Foods, and Frailty-Prevention Foods in Nutritional Therapy
3) Latest Market Overview in 2026
4) Standards Regarding Dysphagia Diet, Mastication-Friendly Foods, and Frailty-Prevention Foods
5) Influential Changes in Geriatric Care System
 (changes in medical expenses for meals, integrated implementation of health services and care prevention for the elderly, revision of medical fees, obligation of BCP)
6) Increase of Convalescent Rehabilitation Ward
7) Guideline Regarding Nutritional Management of Food Delivery Services that Press Ahead with Health Support for Elderly in Local Areas
8) WHO Adding “Undernutrition in Adults” in ICD-11
2. Transition of Market Size (FY2020-2024) of Dysphagia Diet, Mastication-Friendly Foods, and Frailty-Prevention Foods
3. Market Breakdown of Dysphagia Diet, Mastication-Friendly Foods, and Frailty-Prevention Foods (FY2024)
1) Market Breakdown by Product Type
2) Market Breakdown by Temperature Zone
3) Market Breakdown by Sales Channel
4) Market Breakdown by Patient Type (Application)
4. Market Share by Manufacturer (FY2024) 
1) Dysphagia Diet: Market Share by Product Type 
2) Dysphagia Diet: Market Share by Temperature Zone 
3) Dysphagia Diet: Market Share by Sales Channel
4) Mastication-Friendly Foods: Market Share by Product Type 
5) Mastication-Friendly Foods: Market Share by Temperature Zone 
6) Mastication-Friendly Foods: Market Share by Sales Channel
7) Failty-Prevention Foods (Market Share by Manufacturer)
5. Trend of R&D/Production/Distribution/Sales
6. List of Products 
7. Product Trends
1) Improvement in Packaging Forms
2) Food Fortification
3) Pursuit for Improving Taste and Appearance
4) Improvement in Texture
5) Inclusion of Dietary Fiber for Better Digestion and Absorbability
6) Measure Against Bedsore
7) Importance of Protein
8) Foods to Enhance Energy
9) Increase in Frozen Food Yypes
10) Expansion of “Fully Prepared Foods (Complete Cooked Products)”
11) Certification as Food for Special Dietary Uses
8. Pricing Trends
9. New Entry Trends
10. Corporate Alliance Trends 
11. Trends of Target Patients and Users
12. Market Trends in Nutrients for Home-Based Care & for General Senior Households
1) Dysphasia Diet
2) Mastication-Friendly Foods
3) Frailty-Prevention Foods
4) Correlation with the Home Care Market
5) Evolving into "Inclusive Food Wellness" (Japanglish referring to "modified foods for everyone")
13. Market Drivers and Barriers
14. Future Outlook (FY2025-2029)
 

II   Company Profiles 

26 Companies including:
Asahi Group Foods, Ltd., ASAHIMATSU FOODS CO., LTD., ITO EN, LTD., Kewpie Corporation, Nestle Japan, Meiji Co., Ltd., MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CLINICO CO., LTD.. Yoshinoya Holdings, and Rokko Butter Co., Ltd.

Price

written in Japanese
350,000 yen ($2,183.54)
(excluding consumption tax)
700,000 yen ($4,367.08)
(excluding consumption tax)
1,050,000 yen ($6,550.63)
(excluding consumption tax)
* Equivalent value in US$ (Today's rate : $1= 160.29 yen , 2026/03/30 Japan)
*Scope of Each License Type