Morinaga & Co., Ltd.

Taira Morinaga returned from America and established the "Morinaga Western Confectionery Factory."

Taichiro Morinaga returns from America and establishes "Morinaga Western Confectionery Factory".

In 1900, Morinaga became a pioneer of Western confectionery in Japan.

Adopted a uniform hat for employees.

Registered the Angel Mark, a symbol of "delicious, enjoyable, and healthy."

Established as "Morinaga & Co., Ltd."

Released Milk Caramel, the first use of the name "Milk Caramel."

Released pocket-sized Milk Caramel in paper sacks, sparking explosive popularity.

Released Japan's first domestically produced milk chocolate through integrated manufacturing.

Released Japan's first drinkable cocoa and milk cocoa.

Introduced an 8-hour work system.

Started dry milk production, released the following year.

Released Marie.

Released Ice Box.

Established the Angel Foundation.

Released Solid Dozen.

Released In Gelée.

Koyama Factory became the first in Japan's confectionery industry to obtain ISO14001 certification for meeting international environmental management standards, pioneering the industry. In 2000, four domestic factories obtained certification.

Celebrated the 100th anniversary of Morinaga.

Completed ISO14001 certification at a domestic factory.

Released Carle de Chocolat.

Start of Hi-Chu production and sales in China.

Business partnership with Barry Callebaut.

Launch of Fresh Ramune.

Release of Morinaga Chocolate (1 Chocolate for 1 Smile).

Launch of Vanilla Monaka Jumbo.

Development of proprietary health ingredient Pasenoil™.

Macrobiotic Biscuits Limited Release at Convenience Stores.

Opening of Hi-Kraun 50th Anniversary Limited Shop.

Easter Initiative.

Start of Cookie Print Service.

Halal Hi-Chu Limited Release Overseas.

Formulation of new corporate philosophy and announcement of 2030 management plan & vision.

Opening of Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM.

Start of operations at new research facility "Morinaga Seika R&D Center".