Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. is a diversified holding company specializing in the manufacture and sale of food products and pharmaceuticals through its subsidiaries. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in T... Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. is a diversified holding company specializing in the manufacture and sale of food products and pharmaceuticals through its subsidiaries. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Tokyo, Meiji operates across two primary segments: Food and Pharmaceuticals. The Food segment is known for its extensive range of dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and ice cream, along with confectionery such as chocolate, gummy candies, and various nutritional and prepared foods. Additionally, Meiji supplies infant milk, beverages, feed, sweeteners, and beauty-related nutritional products, catering to both consumer staples and health markets.
The Pharmaceuticals segment develops drugs targeting infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders, offers vaccines and blood plasma products, and supplies generic medicines and animal health products. Meiji’s business model emphasizes innovation by leveraging its expertise in both food science and pharmaceuticals, aiming to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles on a global scale. As a significant entity within Japan’s consumer staples sector, Meiji Holdings has a broad stakeholder reach and operates numerous subsidiaries in Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America, underlining its market impact and global presence.