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Morinaga & Co. announces second U.S. factory in North Carolina

Morinaga & Co. to open 2nd U.S. factory in North Carolina

Operations are anticipated to begin in 2027.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 18, 2024

The new factory aims to ramp up production to fulfill the growing demand for HI-CHEW products in the U.S.

Morinaga America launches flavor vote to celebrate 10-year anniversary in the U.S.

Fans will vote for next Japanese flavor to hit U.S. shelves.

Alyse Thompson

March 21, 2018

Through its newest campaign — the East Meets West Flavor Challenge — Morinaga America will bring a little bit of Japan to the United States to mark its 10-year anniversary here.

HI-CHEW Halloween Sweet and Sour Mystery Mix

Morinaga America, Irvine, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

October 4, 2017

HI-CHEW is here to make things mysterious this Halloween with the new Sweet & Sour Mystery Mix bag. Featuring flavors including Sour Grapefruit, Sour Lemon and Green Apple, the bag will also include a fourth mysterious flavor.

Hi-Chew Sours Sticks

Morinaga America, Inc., Irvine, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

March 30, 2017

Morinaga America, Inc. has nationally launched Hi-Chew Sours Sticks, the newest additions to the Hi-Chew lineup. They are available in three flavors: Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime.