Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
manufacturerUnclaimedThe makers of HI-CHEW — Japan's most loved chewy candy, gone global.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵Founded 1899500+ employeesmorinaga.co.jp
About
Morinaga & Co. was founded in 1899 as Japan's first modern confectionery manufacturer and today produces the internationally beloved HI-CHEW soft candy in over 50 flavours. Morinaga Asia Pacific actively recruits wholesale distributors via a dedicated application programme. A North Carolina manufacturing facility, opened in 2015, serves North American wholesale demand, with further capacity added at a second US plant in 2026.
- Categories
- Confectionery & SnacksSpecialty & Gourmet Food
- Primary markets
- 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇲🇾 Malaysia
- Certifications
- ISO 9001 — Quality ManagementISO 22000 — Food SafetyHACCP