Morinaga America Inc., the parent company of chewy candy HI-CHEW, held the groundbreaking ceremony for its second manufacturing facility in Mebane, NC on October 3. This is a significant step in expanding the chewy candy’s presence in the U.S., says the brand.
Initially announced in July, the new facility is set to open in January 2027, significantly increasing the brand’s production capacity to meet the ever-growing demands for HI-CHEW’s fruit-flavored chewlet. Representing Morinaga America Inc.’s ongoing investment in local communities, the new Mebane facility is set to bring over 200 job opportunities to Orange County.