Calbee Inc., a Japanese snack food company founded in 1949, is well-known for its wide selection of creative and high-quality snacks manufactured from natural ingredients.
The company has expanded internationally, introducing its distinctive flavors and goods to regions like as North America, Europe, and Asia. Calbee's product collection includes popular goods including Shrimp Chips and Jagarico, as well as a variety of potato and grain-based snacks.
Since 2009, Pepsico (Frito-Lay) has a stake in this manufacturer of potato chips and shrimp crackers.
In 2022, Calbee acquired a 75% stake in Greenday Group, a Thai company specializing in fruit and vegetable snacks, to diversify its product offerings in the health-conscious segment.
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July 10, 2017
Japan's potato supply is recovering as production returns to normal
Japan's potato supply is rebounding -- with wholesale and retail prices falling -- thanks to solid shipments from secondary producing regions starting in the spring.From the archive
June 19, 2017
Good News for Potato Chip Lovers in Japan
Calbee, Inc. the largest potato chip manufacturer in Japan, had some good news for Potato Chip Lovers in the country: it will resume sales of three brands of potato chips it suspended in April because of the potato shortage.From the archive
May 04, 2017
Japan's potato chip shortage reaching crisis point
Japan's potato chip shortage is rapidly developing into a crisis, with consumers rushing to stock up on what little is left in supermarkets and manufacturers struggling to find fresh supplies.From the archive
April 11, 2017
Japan: Worst Potato Harvest in 34 years hits Calbee and other Japanese snack manufacturers
Japan’s potato chip lovers, beware: Your favourite snacks may become harder to find. The country’s worst potato harvest in at least 34 years has prompted major snack makers to halt production of several types of snacks.From the archive
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