In 1994, Morinaga launched in Jelly, a jelly drink in a squeeze pouch. Although today this drink packaging style has become thoroughly established, in Jelly was in fact the original jelly drink in a squeeze pouch, born from a completely new concept.
In 1998, Morinaga’s Oyama Factory was the first factory in the Japanese confectionary industry to acquire ISO 14001 accreditation as a factory implementing environmental management that met international standards as a leader in the industry. Furthermore, all four Morinaga factories acquired ISO 14001 accreditation in 2000.
BAKE baked chocolate was born through Morinaga’s independently developed technology. Baking the chocolate produces a unique food texture and rich chocolate experience. This product established a new market as chocolate that does not melt, even in summer. Multiple patents have been obtained for this chocolate baking technology.
As a first-time experiment for the confectionary industry, Morinaga launched Morinaga Chocolate’s <1 Chocolate for 1 Smile> and DARS Milk Chocolate produced from part of the cacao ingredients harvested from designated regions in Ghana, where Morinaga is providing aid. This campaign has realized a cycle of support whereby Morinaga creates smiles together with its customers.
Macrobiotic biscuits are very popular with people concerned about health and beauty, and so based on macrobiotics, Morinaga developed macrobiotic biscuits with macrobiotic ingredients. The product does not contain any refined sugar, butter, or margarine for customers who are especially particular about their diets.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Morinaga Hi-Crown Chocolate (hereinafter referred to as “Hi-Crown”), which was launched in 1964, Morinaga opened a limited-time concept shop embodying Morinaga’s particularity regarding chocolate. Focusing on Hi-Crown, which was the root for Morinaga’s presentation and provision of chocolates that led each age and developed through innovation and the accumulated effort of employees since the company’s foundation, Morinaga created a product that reflects the passion of the company.
Morinaga develops a range of Easter-themed products to enliven Easter, a new springtime event in Japan.
Morinaga created an online service, Okashiprint, allowing customers to purchase confectionaries in original packages using photographs taken on smartphones (or digital cameras) or images processed using smartphone apps.
