Ever since our establishment in 1899, Morinaga has been in business for more than 100 years in the pursuit of our dream of providing delicious and nutritious confectionaries to the people of Japan in their daily lives. Here we introduce Morinaga’s history, present, and future.
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Soft Candy Technology
Born by crossing milk caramel technology and new technology : The soft texture and juicy taste spreading throughout the world
Morinaga’s candy technology began with caramels when the company was founded. In particular, Morinaga Milk Caramel, which was launched during the Taisho period (1912–1926), had a refined sweetness and milky taste and was originally packaged in double-paper sacks, which offer excellent portability and preserves product quality even in the humid climate of Japan.
Chocolate flavor - making technology
Morinaga—a pioneer in domestic chocolate production Experience the flavor and delicate melt-in-the-mouth texture of cacao
In 1918, Morinaga installed large-scale chocolate-making equipment and recruited technicians from the United States, which made Morinaga the first Japanese company to manufacture and sell domestically produced chocolate manufactured in a continuous bean-to-bar production process.
We guide you to the products that we are handling and the sales distributors in each country.
Narrow down the products by region.
HI-CHEW Soda Pop Cola, Lemonade
HI-CHEW Yoghurt Mix Plain Yoghurt, Blueberry Yoghurt, Strawberry Yoghurt
HI-CHEW ORIGINAL MIX 100G BAG (Strawberry, Green Apple, Grape)
HI-CHEW TROPICAL MIX 100G BAG (Melon, Mango, Banana)
HI-CHEW SWEET & SOUR 90G BAG (Lemon, Grapefruit, Watermelon)
HI-CHEW GRAPE & STRAWBERRY MIX 100G BAG
HI-CHEW GRAPE & GREEN APPLE MIX 100G BAG
HI-CHEW GRAPE 100G BAG
HI-CHEW GRAPE 12PCS STICK
HI-CHEW STRAWBERRY 12PCS STICK
HI-CHEW MANGO 12PCS STICK
HI-CHEW GREEN APPLE 12PCS STICK
HI-CHEW GRAPE 12PCS STICK
HI-CHEW STRAWBERRY 12PCS STICK
HI-CHEW GREEN APPLE 12PCS STICK
HI-CHEW COLA 12PCS STICK
Country : Australia
Address : Suite 28, 22 Darley Road Manly NSW 2095, Australia
Brand item : HI-CHEW
Telephone : +61 (2) 8404 0240
Website : http://www.grocerycorp.com.au
Country : Australia
Address : Unit8-9/697 Gardeners Road, Alexandria NSW 2015 Australia
Brand item : HI-CHEW, Imported Products from Japan
Telephone : +61 (2) 8095 9522
Website : http://www.nipponfoodsupplies.com.au
Country : Hong Kong
Address : 23rd Floor, Tower A, Southmark, 11 Yip Hing Street Wong Chuk Hang
Brand item : Weider In Jelly
Telephone : +852 (2) 895 0888
Website : http://www.dksh.com
Country : Malaysia
Address : Level 6, Block A, Sky Park One City, Jalan USJ 25/1, 47650 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Brand item : DARS, KIZUNA (MANNA)
Telephone : +603-51233399
Website : http://www.delfimarketing.com.my/
Country : New Zealand
Address : UNIT A 37-41, CARBINE ROAD, MT. WELLINGTON, AUCKLAND,
Brand item : HI-CHEW, Imported Products from Japan
Telephone : +64 (9) 570 5792
Website : https://tokyofood.co.nz
Country : Philippines
Address : #86 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue Libis, Quezon City Philiipines 1110
Brand item : HI-CHEW, DARS
Telephone : +63 (2) 638 2660
Country : Singapore
Address : 47 Jalan Buroh #09-01 Singapore 619491
Brand item : HI-CHEW, Weider In Jelly
Telephone : +65 (6) 471 1466
Website : http://www.dksh.com
Country : South Africa
Address : 474 Sam Green Road, Germiston, 1401, South Africa
Brand item : HI-CHEW
Telephone : +27861244277
Website : https://www.clippasales.com
Country : Thailand
Address : 122/2-3 Nonsi Rd., Chongnonsi, Yannawa Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Brand item : HI-CHEW, DARS, MANNA, Imported products from Japan
Telephone : +66 (2) 681 5081
Website : http://www.sino.co.th
2021.01.12
Hi-Chew Will Expand Ad Campaign to TV
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Hi-Chew Will Expand Ad Campaign to TV
Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
SYDNEY — Hi-Chew is rolling out a new advertising campaign on streaming TV channels in Australia. The candy maker will also add YouTube in Australia and New Zealand to the hit campaign that has been running on Facebook and Instagram since October.
The campaign will focus on an animated video titled “Fruit Wrestlers,” with social media platforms featuring new creative executions.
“Young people are the heart of our market, and these media are best for reaching them,” said Terry Kawabe, Managing Director of Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., which distributes the famous Japanese fruit chew. “The digital campaign we launched in recent months has achieved success beyond my dreams, with over 500,000 video views! The addition of TV will only increase that impact.”
The campaign will promote Coles Supermarkets as well as the Hi-Chew website, so consumers can easily find nearby retail outlets.
On YouTube, the animated video will run as an ad prior to the selected content. Both 30-second and 6-second versions will help increase reach. The campaign is expected to generate tens of thousands of video views per day.
Building on Hi-Chew’s theme “Fortune Flavours the Bold,” the campaign will also feature whimsical new ads which ask the question, “What’s your flavour?”
“The use of humour will increase viewing and sharing,” said Cec Parnell, Creative Director of ad agency Sponge, “and funny videos are far more likely to be viewed multiple times. We’ll further engage our audience with a challenge — asking them to nominate their favourite flavour.”
In Australia, Hi-Chew is ranged at selected Coles stores nationwide. In New Zealand, the fruit chews are sold at various retailers nationwide, including Pak ‘n Save and New World.
Packaging includes sticks in Grape, Strawberry, Green Apple, and Mango, as well as peg bags of Original Mix (100g Grape, Strawberry, Green Apple), Tropical Mix (90g Mango, Pineapple, Orange), and Sweet & Sour (90g Lemon, Grapefruit, Watermelon). Two new mixes will be added to the line in the near future.
“Hi-Chew is Japan’s #1 selling soft candy for a reason,” said Anthony King, Managing Director of Australian distributor Grocery Corporation. “As we continue to expand our product line, and Hi-Chew continues to invest in marketing, sales will continue to grow.”
Hi-Chew was created in 1975 by Morinaga & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s “Big 4” confectionery companies. The fruit chews have been offered in more than 170 flavours, and achieved global sales success.
For video and images (product/campaign), product samples, or further info, contact:
Australia: Grocery Corporation Pty.
Ms. Morgan Evans +61-2-8404-0240
[email protected]
New Zealand: Tokyo Food, NZ
Mark Whiteman +64-9-570-5792
[email protected]
Website: www.morinaga-ap.com
2020.11.05
Hi-Chew goes bigger and better with hit social media campaign.
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Hi-Chew goes bigger and better with hit social media campaign.
Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
SYDNEY — Social media are the name of the game when marketing to young people, and Hi-Chew seems to have hit the jackpot with its new digital campaign.
A trial consumer competition in October, focused on Instagram and Facebook, achieved a total reach of more than 140,000 members of the target audience, with an equivalent number of video views and nearly 1,000 likes.
“We’re really happy about the success of this campaign,” said Terry Kawabe, the Managing Director of Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., which distributes Hi-Chew. “Young people are fascinated by our fruit chew. They know it’s been a hit around the world.”
Based on the initial competition’s popularity, Hi-Chew (Japan’s #1 selling soft candy) is expanding the campaign in November and December. It will run in both Australia and New Zealand, with the next competition set for November 9–13.
In October, social media viewers guessed how many pieces of Hi-Chew were in a jack-o’-lantern. For November, Hi-Chew fans will have to guess the number of pieces in a giant vintage bathtub. Winners will receive an entire tub‘s worth of candy!
“‘Fortune Flavours the Bold’ is the theme that drives Hi-Chews,” said Cec Parnell, Creative Director of Sponge, the lead advertising agency in Sydney. “And these competitions are big, bold and full of flavour.”
There will be a third event in December, just in time for Christmas.
In Australia, Hi-Chew has been ranged at selected Coles stores nationwide. In New Zealand, the brand is sold at various retailers nationwide, including Pak ‘n Save and New World.
“Consumer interest and sales continue to grow,” said Anthony King, Managing Director of Australian distributor Grocery Corporation. “We expect that trend to continue, as Morinaga continues to invest in marketing programs.”
Packaging includes peg bags with mixed flavours (100g Original Mix, 100g Tropical Mix, 90g Sweet & Sour) and sticks in four different flavours (Strawberry, Grape, Green Apple, Mango).
Hi-Chew was created in 1975 by Morinaga & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s “Big 4” confectionery companies. The fruit chews have been offered in more than 170 flavours, and achieved sales success worldwide.
For images (product/campaign), product samples, or further info, contact:
Australia: Grocery Corporation Pty.
Ms. Morgan Evans
+61-2-8404-0240
[email protected]
New Zealand: Tokyo Food, NZ
Mark Whiteman
+64-9-570-5792
[email protected]
Website: www.morinaga-ap.com
2020.08.29
Hi-Chew Sales Off to a Fast Start at Coles
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Hi-Chew Sales Off to a Fast Start at Coles
Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
SYDNEY — In less than three months, Hi-Chew has become a strong seller at Coles
supermarkets.
Ranged at various Coles locations nationwide since the end of May, peg bags of Hi-Chew
Original Mix ranked a strong 3rd in sales value as of mid-August, with Sweet & Sour near the
Top 10, and Tropical Mix in the Top 20.
“After just a few months in Australia, we’re outselling many famous global brands,” said Terry
Kawabe, Managing Director of Morinaga Asia Pacific Co. “This parallels the success we’ve
seen in New Zealand, where sales of Hi-Chew have jumped by 300% in five years. At Pak ‘n
Save and New World markets in Auckland, our sales per store hit nearly 1,000 units a month
this year — over 20 units per 100,000 population.”
Morinaga Asia Pacific recently launched an expanded marketing campaign to promote
awareness and sales of Hi-Chew in Australia and New Zealand, featuring the new slogan
“Fortune Flavours the Bold.”
“Hi-Chew is the best-selling soft candy in Japan, and the sales results here in Australia are
highly encouraging,” said Anthony King, Managing Director of distributor Grocery
Corporation. “From the real fruit flavours and unique long-lasting texture to the packaging, this
is a premium candy. To encourage trial purchases, we’ve been supporting our retailers with
monthly 25%-off promotions.”
In Australia, Hi-Chew has been ranged at selected Coles stores nationwide. In New Zealand,
the brand is sold at various retailers nationwide, including Pak ‘n Save and New World.
Available packaging includes peg bags with mixed flavours (100g Original Mix, 100g Tropical
Mix, 90g Sweet & Sour) and sticks in four different flavours (Strawberry, Grape, Green Apple,
Mango).
The candy was created in 1975 by Morinaga & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s “Big 4” confectionery
companies. The fruit chews have been offered in more than 170 flavours, and achieved sales
success worldwide.
For product samples, images, or further info, please contact:
Australia: Jenelle Trisic, Grocery Corporation, +61-2-8404-0240, [email protected]
New Zealand: Mark Whiteman, Tokyo Food, NZ, +64-9-570-5792, [email protected]
Website: www.morinaga-ap.com
2020.07.08
Hi-Chew Goes Bold with Expanded Marketing Campaign
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Hi-Chew Goes Bold with Expanded Marketing Campaign
Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
SYDNEY, July 6, 2020 / PRNewswire — Morinaga Asia Pacific is launching an expanded marketing campaign to support retail sales of Hi-Chew fruit chews in Australia and New Zealand.
In recent months, Hi-Chew has been running a test campaign focused on social media, including Facebook and Instagram. Featuring the new slogan “Fortune Flavours the Bold,” the trial program has raised both awareness and sales, especially among Hi-Chew’s core 18–29 age target.
The centerpiece of the expanded campaign is a new 30-second HD animated video, a humorous take on the sport of sumo entitled “Fruit Wrestling.” The new video may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNESkwZ_l7s&feature=youtu.be
The campaign also features a new brand ambassador, Sachiyo Yamada, a Japanese woman who was selected to play for Australia’s national lacrosse team in 2017, winning a bronze medal at the World Games. Hi-Chew’s ramped-up campaign is scheduled to run through the end of October.
Terry Kawabe, Managing Director of Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., said “Hi-Chew is making a major commitment to both the Australia and New Zealand markets. Our candy is the best-selling soft candy in Japan, and sales have more than tripled in the U.S. over the past five years. We plan to do whatever it takes to achieve the same success here.”
In Australia, Hi-Chew has recently been ranged at selected Coles stores nationwide. In New Zealand, the brand is sold at various retailers, including Pak ‘n Save and New World.
“Per-capita consumption of sugar confectionery is much higher in these two markets than in Japan,” said Anthony King, Managing Director of distributor Grocery Corp. “Sales value in the USA rose to US$58 Million last year. We expect to see a rapid growth rate here as well.”
Available packaging includes peg bags with mixed flavours (100g Original Mix, 100g Tropical Mix, 90g Sweet & Sour) and sticks in four different flavours (Strawberry, Grape, Green Apple, Mango).
Hi-Chew is known for an exceptionally long-lasting, chewy texture and a wide variety of bold fruit flavours. The candy was created in 1975 by Morinaga & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s “Big 4” confectionery companies. The fruit chews have been offered in more than 170 flavours, and achieved sales success worldwide.
For samples, images, or further info, please contact:
Australia: Jenelle Trisic, Grocery Corp., +61-2-8404-0240, [email protected]
New Zealand: Mark Whiteman, Tokyo Food, NZ, +64-9-570-5792, [email protected]
Website: www.morinaga-ap.com
2020.02.05
Hi-Chew, Japan’s Best-Selling Soft Candy, to Launch in Australia
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Hi-Chew, Japan’s Best-Selling Soft Candy, to Launch in Australia
Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
SYDNEY, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hi-Chew fruit chews, the most popular soft candy in Japan, is now available for distribution throughout Australia. Hi-Chew is a top seller throughout Asia, and has achieved fast sales growth in various Western markets, including the United States.
The initial Hi-Chew lineup for Australia includes three peg bags (Original Mix, Tropical Mix, and Sweet & Sour) plus Hi-Chew sticks in four best-selling flavours (Strawberry, Grape, Mango, and Green Apple).
“Over the past five years, Hi-Chew sales have more than tripled in the U.S.,” says Terry Kawabe, Managing Director of Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. “We are in virtually every major retail chain in that market, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Albertsons, HEB, Publix, Walgreens, CVS, 7-Eleven, and AM/PM. Our candy is highly popular among young people, so we regularly exceed sales targets.”
Hi-Chew is known for its long-lasting chewy texture and a wide variety of fruit flavors. The candy was created in 1975 by Morinaga & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s “Big 4” confectionery companies. Hi-Chew quickly became the best-selling soft candy in its home market. Since then, the fruit chews have been offered in more than 170 flavors, and achieved success worldwide. The primary distributor in Australia will be Grocery Corporation of Sydney.
“We look forward to launching the Hi-Chew brand in Australia through 2020,” says Anthony King, Managing Director of Grocery Corp. “Hi-Chew has gained a strong and loyal following over the past decade, particularly in the U.S.A. and New Zealand. We look forward to tapping into this global sentiment and replicating international success with the brand locally.”
Hi-Chew has been distributed in New Zealand for seven years, and is currently sold at such chains as Pak ‘n Save and New World. N.Z. sales have exploded by a factor of 11 over six years, and recent research shows Hi-Chew with a market share of 2.2% in the Sugar Confectionery category, ahead of such legendary brands as Skittles, Mentos, and Extra.
Initial offerings in Australia will include three 100/90g peg bags, each with assorted flavors, and 57g sticks in four flavors.
Websites: www.morinaga-ap.com, www.hi-chew.co.nz
Terry Kawabe, Managing Director and CEO of Morinaga Asia Pacific, will be attending trade shows throughout Australia and New Zealand in 2020.
Hi-Chew Will Expand Ad Campaign to TV
Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
SYDNEY — Hi-Chew is rolling out a new advertising campaign on streaming TV channels in Australia. The candy maker will also add YouTube in Australia and New Zealand to the hit campaign that has been running on Facebook and Instagram since October.
The campaign will focus on an animated video titled “Fruit Wrestlers,” with social media platforms featuring new creative executions.
“Young people are the heart of our market, and these media are best for reaching them,” said Terry Kawabe, Managing Director of Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., which distributes the famous Japanese fruit chew. “The digital campaign we launched in recent months has achieved success beyond my dreams, with over 500,000 video views! The addition of TV will only increase that impact.”
The campaign will promote Coles Supermarkets as well as the Hi-Chew website, so consumers can easily find nearby retail outlets.
On YouTube, the animated video will run as an ad prior to the selected content. Both 30-second and 6-second versions will help increase reach. The campaign is expected to generate tens of thousands of video views per day.
Building on Hi-Chew’s theme “Fortune Flavours the Bold,” the campaign will also feature whimsical new ads which ask the question, “What’s your flavour?”
“The use of humour will increase viewing and sharing,” said Cec Parnell, Creative Director of ad agency Sponge, “and funny videos are far more likely to be viewed multiple times. We’ll further engage our audience with a challenge — asking them to nominate their favourite flavour.”
In Australia, Hi-Chew is ranged at selected Coles stores nationwide. In New Zealand, the fruit chews are sold at various retailers nationwide, including Pak ‘n Save and New World.
Packaging includes sticks in Grape, Strawberry, Green Apple, and Mango, as well as peg bags of Original Mix (100g Grape, Strawberry, Green Apple), Tropical Mix (90g Mango, Pineapple, Orange), and Sweet & Sour (90g Lemon, Grapefruit, Watermelon). Two new mixes will be added to the line in the near future.
“Hi-Chew is Japan’s #1 selling soft candy for a reason,” said Anthony King, Managing Director of Australian distributor Grocery Corporation. “As we continue to expand our product line, and Hi-Chew continues to invest in marketing, sales will continue to grow.”
Hi-Chew was created in 1975 by Morinaga & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s “Big 4” confectionery companies. The fruit chews have been offered in more than 170 flavours, and achieved global sales success.
For video and images (product/campaign), product samples, or further info, contact:
Australia: Grocery Corporation Pty.
Ms. Morgan Evans +61-2-8404-0240
[email protected]
New Zealand: Tokyo Food, NZ
Mark Whiteman +64-9-570-5792
[email protected]
Website: www.morinaga-ap.com