September 1, 1945: Founded Shin-Ko Sangyo Co., Ltd. in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture
1949: Started production of Meiji caramel
1953: Renamed the company to Meiji Sangyo Co., Ltd.
1955: Started production of Dice caramel
1958: Started production of Calmine
1970: Started production of Karl
1973: Launched in-house brand Alps
1979: Started production of high-pressure candies
1980年(昭和55年) : 東京営業所開設
1982年(昭和57年) : 大阪営業所開設
1987: Completed and relocated headquarters and new factory in Takashi, the city
1991: Completed Building No. 2 and started gummy production
2011年(平成23年) : 名古屋営業所開設
2014: Acquired FSSC22000 (Food Safety Management System) certification
2017: Started production of Yogurret, Hi Lemon, and Cola Punch
2019: Acquired ISO14001 (Environmental Management System) certification
2023: Share transfer to Marubeni Corporation subsidiary; renamed to Atrion Confectionery Co., Ltd.