- CEO
- Katsunari Matsuda
- Full Time Employees
- 17,103
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- Address
- 2-4-16, Kyobashi Tokyo TY Japan 104-0031
- IPO Date
- Feb 6, 2014
- Business
- Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd., through its various operating companies, stands as a prominent entity in both the nutritional and healthcare industries, serving markets across Japan and globally. The enterprise functions through its primary segments: Food and Pharmaceutical. Within its extensive Food division, the company develops and distributes a wide assortment of dairy items, including various milks, yogurts, and cheeses, alongside butter, margarine, cream, and ice cream products. The segment also encompasses a broad confectionery range featuring chocolates, gummy sweets, and chewing gums, in addition to diverse nutritional offerings such as sports performance products, infant formulas, dietary liquids, and beauty supplements. The Pharmaceutical segment is dedicated to the creation and commercialization of prescription medications for conditions like infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders, as well as generic alternatives. This segment further specializes in human and animal vaccines, blood plasma treatments, and veterinary pharmaceuticals for livestock and marine species, encompassing antimicrobial injections, disinfectants, and various therapeutic agents. Meiji Holdings also engages in the production of agricultural chemicals, feed materials, corn sweeteners, and sugar, complementing its core offerings with essential logistics and distribution capabilities. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company continually emphasizes research and development to deliver innovative "wellness" value to consumers worldwide.