Company name: Morinaga
Founded: 1899
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Core business :
Description of the company: production and marketing of confectionery, dairy products, and health and nutritional products.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. is an iconic Japanese company founded in 1899 by Taichiro Morinaga. Specializing in the production and marketing of food products, Morinaga is best known for its confectionery and dairy products. Among its flagship products are candies, chocolates, caramels, biscuits, and cakes, as well as various dairy drinks and desserts.
The company began by importing Western candies to Japan, before developing its own products, quickly gaining a reputation for quality and innovation. Morinaga is also a major player in the health and nutrition products sector, offering food supplements and nutrient-enriched products to meet the needs of well-being-conscious consumers.
Over the decades, Morinaga has been able to adapt to market developments and consumer preferences, investing in research and development to create new products and improve existing ones. The company places great importance on food safety and sustainability, adopting environmentally friendly practices throughout its production chain.
Today, Morinaga is a major player not only in Japan, but also on the international scene, exporting its products to many countries. Its mission remains to provide delicious and nutritious products, while enriching the lives of people around the world.