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Kanro Inc., a Japanese firm headquartered in Tokyo and established in 1950, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of a diverse range of confectionery and food products. Its extensive portfolio includes items such as throat lozenges, various types of candies, chewy gummies, soft marshmallows, and innovative, ingredient-driven snacks. These goods are marketed under numerous prominent brand names, among them Kanro Candy, Puré Gummy, Candemina Gumi, Gold Milk, Play! Gummy, Marosh, and specialized lines like healthy throat lozenges and herbal good products, in addition to many other proprietary labels.
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カンロ is a food & beverage company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is publicly listed (2216) with a market capitalisation of $289.9M.
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Meiji Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes a wide range of food and health products, including dairy items, chocolates, gummies, ice cream, infant formula, sports nutrition, and nutritional foods. The company serves consumers of all ages, from infants to the elderly, providing everyday food products as well as health and dietary support.
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1916, operates globally as a prominent manufacturer and seller across two core business segments: Food and Pharmaceutical. Its extensive Food division produces and markets a wide array of products, including various dairy items like yogurts, milk, cheeses, butter, and ice cream. This segment also encompasses a diverse selection of confectioneries, such as chocolates, gummy treats, and candies, alongside nutritional offerings like sports supplements, infant formulas, and beauty aids. Further contributions from the Food sector include frozen foods, sugar, over-the-counter medications, and livestock products, complemented by essential transportation and distribution services. The Pharmaceutical segment is dedicated to the development and provision of human health solutions, specifically targeting infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders, as well as manufacturing generic drugs, human and animal vaccines, and blood plasma products. Additionally, this division supplies a comprehensive range of veterinary medicines for livestock, fisheries, and companion animals, covering antimicrobials, pain relief, anti-inflammatory agents, and specialized treatments, alongside agricultural and livestock chemicals.
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1899, Morinaga&Co., Ltd. is a prominent manufacturer, procurer, and distributor of a broad array of consumer products, serving markets both within Japan and internationally. The company's diverse offerings span confectionery items like caramels, biscuits, and chocolates; food staples such as cocoa and cake mixes; frozen desserts, including various ice creams; and health-oriented products like nutritious jelly drinks. Morinaga also extends its reach by providing health foods and beverages through dedicated mail-order services. Its well-known brands encompass a wide selection, featuring popular names such as Morinaga Milk Caramel, HI-CHEW, DARS, Chocoball, ICEBOX, and in Jelly.
Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co.,Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan in 1947, is a leading Japanese manufacturer and distributor specializing in a broad spectrum of sugar products and food ingredients. Its extensive product line includes various refined sugars for both home and commercial use, such as white soft, brown soft, granulated, and diverse crystal sugars (white, light brown), along with brown, black, rock, and liquid sugars, prominently featured under its "SPOON" brand. The company also offers regional specialties like Okinawa brown sugar and Kansho Kuromitsu. For added convenience, Mitsui DM Sugar provides table-top options such as sugar cubes, coffee sugar, lemon sugar, and various syrups. Beyond traditional offerings, the company supplies a range of alternative sweeteners, including Sukoshi de Sumu Satou, One-half white sugar, Calorie Zero, and Palatinit Sweet. Its functional sweetener portfolio comprises the natural sweetener PALATINOSE and the low-calorie ISOMALT. Furthermore, Mitsui DM Sugar processes sugar cane extracts, which are utilized in the food sector, as deodorizing agents, and as fodder for livestock. The company also offers a comprehensive selection of food ingredients like agar, gelatinizing agents, natural food colors, and powdered flavorings. Complementing its core manufacturing operations, the company diversifies into property management through land and building leases, and operates a warehouse business. The entity adopted its current name in April 2021, having previously been known as Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.
Kabaya Foods Corporation is a Japanese confectionery manufacturer known for producing popular candies, chocolates, and snacks such as Sebonstar and Honehone Zaurus.
Sokensha Co.,Ltd. serves as a wholesale distributor for a diverse range of natural, health-conscious, and related merchandise across Japan. Their extensive product portfolio features items such as culinary oils, margarine, various seasonings, prepared foods, pasta, grains, dried provisions including seaweed, an assortment of drinks and wines, teas, confectionery, dietary supplements, gift selections, beauty products, and personal hygiene essentials, alongside special seasonal offerings for holidays. This company was founded in 1950 and maintains its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan.
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