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Meiji Holdings Co Ltd (Meiji) is a manufacturer and distributor of dairy products, confectionery, and nutritional products. The company's product portfolio comprises of milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, chocolates, and gummy candies. The company also provides beauty supplements, protein products, nutritional products, vaccines, antibacterial agents, and generic drugs. It also provides contract manufacturing (CMO) and contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services. The company markets its products under Meiji, Essel, Oishii Gyunyu, Savas, Meiact, DepromeL, Reflex, Kaju Gummy, Kinoko no Yama, Galbo, Amino Collagen, Streptomycin and Kanamycin brand names. The company manages and operates sales offices, R&D centers and production facilities across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. Meiji is headquartered in Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Products and Services
| Products | Brands |
|---|---|
| Food: | Meiji |
| Drinking Milk | Essel |
| Beverages | Oishii Gyunyu |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New Products/Services | In April, the company introduced Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt LB81 Plain Fat-Free, its Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt brand. |
| 2026 | Stake Sale | In February, the company sold a stake to Japan Activation Capital. |
| 2026 | Others | In February, Meiji Co., Ltd and Fujitsu Limited started a pilot project towards the social implementation of rRAFU. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Meiji Holdings Co Ltd | Nestle SA | Mars Inc | Abbott Laboratories | Mondelez International Inc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan | Switzerland | United States of America | United States of America | United States of America |
| City | Chuo-Ku | Vevey | Mclean | Abbott Park | Chicago |
| State/Province | Tokyo | Waadt | Virginia | Illinois | Illinois |
| No. of Employees | 17,231 | 271,000 | 150,000 | 115,000 | 91,000 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Private | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katsunari Matsuda | Chief Executive Officer; Director; President | Executive Board | 2025 | 69 |
| Jun Hishinuma | Chief Financial Officer; Director; Senior Managing Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2025 | 61 |
| Jun Furuta | ; Chief Digital Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2025 | 69 |
| Shinji Matsuoka | Chief Sustainability Officer; Managing Executive Officer | Senior Management | 2024 | 66 |
| Bunjiro Yao | Chief Operating Officer - Food Segment; Director; Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2025 | 65 |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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