2024 & 2025 KOBE GOLD WINNERS
Japanese Wagyu World Auction
The Japanese Wagyu World Auction is a prestigious industry event in Japan that showcases the country’s finest wagyu brands, including Kobe, Matsusaka, and Ōmi, to elite buyers from around the world. The Gold Award represents the single highest-quality carcass at the event, with each brand presenting its very best selection. More than an auction, it is a celebration of wagyu craftsmanship and a stage for true bragging rights among those who travel directly to Japan in search of the world’s best wagyu.
Trex’s commitment to excellence has been recognized at this level. We are proud to have won the Kobe Beef Gold Award in both 2024 and 2025 at the Japanese Wagyu World Auction, held during the Himeji Wagyu Master event in Hyogo Prefecture. Each win reflects our ability to identify the top Kobe Beef carcass presented at the event. Our customers purchase the winning carcass on site, and Trex imports it directly for them, providing rare access to an unmatched product.
Within the wagyu industry, this event is considered both a celebration and a once-in-a-lifetime experience, bringing together the world’s best producers, buyers, restaurants, and chefs in one place. Partnering with Trex means sharing in that level of access, credibility, and recognition at the highest level of global wagyu sourcing.
In 2024, Trex proudly signed up the most Kobe Beef accounts in the nation, earning us a prestigious industry award in recognition of our leadership and dedication. As an Official Certified Importer of Kobe Beef, we work closely with the Kobe Beef Marketing & Distribution Promotion Association to ensure the authenticity and integrity of every cut we distribute.
Sales of genuine Kobe Beef are strictly limited to members of the Kobe Beef Association—which includes certified farms, wholesalers, retailers, and restaurants. All certified establishments are officially listed on the Kobe Beef Marketing Association’s website.
Carrying Kobe Beef significantly enhances your brand’s prestige. It communicates a commitment to excellence and signals to your customers that your establishment offers only the most exclusive and highest-quality culinary experiences. This distinction sets you apart as a leader in a competitive industry.
