Ikemiya Shoten Co., Ltd.

Hiroshi Ikemiyagi founded the business.

Founded in 1947. Ikemiya Shoten Co., Ltd., 721 Goryo, Tomisato, Chiba 286-0211, Japan; Tel. 0476-93-1125.

Completed the roasting plant.

Established Ikemiya Shoten Co., Ltd.; completed the shop and office; and modernized factory equipment.

Started manufacturing and selling bean snacks.

Completed a small-package production line and launched retail products.

Yutaka Ikemiyagi became the second-generation president; completed a retort food production line.

Certified as a JAS organic peanut factory.

Completed the sweet natto production line.

Renovated the shop.

Completed a production line for processed products including peanut paste.

Developed new products using Chiba-grown peanuts as part of the “Chiba-grown, Chiba-consumed” initiative.

Began initiatives to strengthen partnerships with growers.

Launched the Peanut Family bean snack series and built a new roasting plant, peanut kernel processing plant, and employee break room.

Ryoka Ikemiyagi became the third-generation president.

Changed packaging for in-shell roasted peanuts to resealable bags to make them easier to enjoy and keep them fresh longer.

Marked the company's 50th fiscal year and rebranded Peanut Family as the Blooming Peanuts series.

Introduced workplace reforms at the factory and engaged a specialist consultant.