Discover Kenari Nuts at Organic Lifestyle EXPO East 2026 in Tokyo
A New Nut to Discover
What if your next favourite nut came from the forests of Eastern Indonesia?
Meet Kenari Nuts (Canarium indicum L., synonymous with Canarium amboinense Hoch.) — a distinctive Indonesian nut with a naturally creamy, buttery character and a unique eating experience. Still unfamiliar to many consumers outside its place of origin, Kenari offers something different for people who enjoy discovering new foods.
This November, East Forest Kenari Nuts will be introduced at Organic Lifestyle EXPO East 2026 in Tokyo, through our exclusive Japanese partner, Batavia Trading Co., Ltd. ((株) バタビアトレーディング).
Whether you are an organic food enthusiast, a retailer, a distributor, a food manufacturer, or simply curious about new ingredients, we invite you to discover Kenari and explore what makes it special.
Meet East Forest in Tokyo Organic Lifestyle EXPO East 2026
Dates: 12–14 November 2026
Time: 10:00–17:00
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building, Tokyo
Exhibitor: Batavia Trading Co., Ltd. ((株) バタビアトレーディング)
Booth: 3F-62
Schedule your visit / meeting now →
Planning to visit Tokyo during the exhibition? Whether you live in Tokyo, are travelling from another part of Japan, or are visiting from overseas, we welcome you to stop by and discover East Forest.
For the latest visitor registration and admission information, please consult the official Organic Lifestyle EXPO website.
Three Things to Discover at Booth 3F-62
1. A New 30 g Kenari Pack
Curious about Kenari? Start with our new 30 g pack, featuring English and Japanese packaging. Its compact format offers an accessible way to discover this distinctive nut and experience its naturally creamy, buttery character.
Sometimes, discovering a new ingredient starts with a small pack — and a new taste.
2. Rosemary Kenari Nuts
Meet Rosemary Kenari Nuts, a flavour recently launched in the European Union and now being introduced to Japan.
The aromatic character of rosemary brings a different dimension to Kenari, creating another way to enjoy this distinctive nut. It is an invitation to explore how a forest nut from Indonesia can find its place in contemporary snacking.
3. East Forest Arenga Sugar
We will also introduce East Forest Arenga Sugar, a new product for the Japanese market.
Made from the sap of the arenga palm, this ingredient is already used in our award-winning Cacao Cinnamon and Spicy Salted Caramel Kenari Nuts variants.
At the exhibition, discover another part of the East Forest product story and the ingredient behind these distinctive flavours.
The original four flavours of East Forest Kenari Nuts, each offering a different way to discover this distinctive Indonesian nut.
Discover the Kenari Experience: Five Flavours to Explore
Some foods are interesting because of where they come from. Others are remembered because of how they taste. Kenari offers an opportunity to discover both.
Its distinctive ivory-coloured kernel and naturally creamy, buttery character make it an interesting alternative to more familiar nuts. But discovering Kenari is not just about tasting the original nut. It is also about exploring how its character can be enjoyed through different flavour combinations.
At Organic Lifestyle EXPO East 2026, we will bring five flavours of East Forest Kenari Nuts, each offering a different way to experience this distinctive Indonesian nut.
1. Unsalted — Discover the Original
Start with Kenari in its simplest form. Unsalted Kenari lets you appreciate the nut's natural character, including its creamy, buttery taste.
2. Sea Salt — A Simple Savoury Touch
A familiar savoury combination that brings out another side of Kenari while keeping the nut itself at the centre of the experience.
3. Spicy Salted Caramel — Sweet, Savoury and Spicy
A more adventurous combination that brings together sweetness, savoury notes and a touch of spice for a distinctive snacking experience.
4. Cacao Cinnamon — A Rich Flavour Combination
Explore the pairing of cacao and cinnamon with Kenari, bringing warming aromatic notes and a different dimension to the nut.
5. Rosemary — Aromatic and Distinctive
Discover the combination of Kenari's rich character and the aromatic notes of rosemary. A savoury interpretation for those who enjoy exploring new flavour pairings.
From the simplicity of Unsalted to the more adventurous flavour combinations, each variety offers another reason to discover Kenari.
Come curious. Taste all five. Find your favourite.
Why Kenari?
Kenari is more than an unfamiliar nut. It is part of the rich food biodiversity of Eastern Indonesia, where local natural resources and food traditions offer opportunities for new products and new connections with consumers.
At Kawanasi, we work to bring Kenari to more people through sourcing, processing, product development, and international market development. Our aim is to help a distinctive Indonesian food find a wider place in the global market while recognising the value of its origin.
Kenari also offers an interesting nutritional profile, including magnesium and beneficial fats.
We encourage those interested in its composition to explore our laboratory testing and nutrition information.
Kenari Nuts: Nutrition and Laboratory Testing →
From Eastern Indonesia to International Markets
East Forest is built around a simple idea: distinctive foods from Indonesia deserve the opportunity to be discovered internationally.
Organic Certifications & Awards
Our products are supported by USDA Organic, EU Organic, and JAS Organic certifications. Kenari has also received international recognition, including recently the NATEXPO 2025 Gold Innovation Award and the Prix Épicures 2026Gold Award in Sweet Snacking.
Kenari's regulatory milestones
2023 - EU Novel Food authorisation for dried Kenari Nuts
In 2023, dried Kenari received EU authorisation as a traditional food from Indonesia, an important milestone in opening the European market to this distinctive nut.
2026 - Great Britain Novel Food authorisation for dried Kenari Nuts
More recently, on 30 October 2026, dried Kenari Nuts received Novel Food authorisation in Great Britain, under reference NOVEL-174. This is another significant step in the international development of a traditional food from Indonesia, extending the product's regulatory market access to England, Scotland and Wales, subject to the applicable authorisation conditions.
Together, these milestones demonstrate the progress made in establishing Kenari as a food product that can meet regulatory requirements in major international markets. They also reflect our continuing work to develop Kenari products, strengthen market access and connect Indonesian food resources with consumers and businesses around the world.
For Food Businesses: Imagine the Possibilities
Kenari offers opportunities beyond a conventional nut snack. Its distinctive character makes it worth exploring across premium snacking, flavour innovation, and potential ingredient applications.
If you are a retailer, distributor, food manufacturer, or potential business partner, we welcome conversations about product development and market opportunities.
Explore our business range:
Kenari Nuts for Business →
Or meet Batavia Trading Co., Ltd. at booth 3F-62 during Organic Lifestyle EXPO East 2026 to discover East Forest in person.
Discover. Taste. Imagine.
A distinctive nut from Eastern Indonesia. New flavours to explore. More possibilities for the Japanese market.
Visiting Organic Lifestyle EXPO East 2026? Find East Forest at booth 3F-62. We look forward to introducing you to Kenari.
About Kawanasi
Kawanasi is an Indonesian company working across sourcing, processing, product development, and international market development. Through East Forest, we introduce distinctive Indonesian food products to global markets, beginning with Kenari Nuts.
