Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. makes Weider In Jelly, a jelly-like drink touted in Japan as something of a health food. The drink has become a high-sales novelty item popular among athletes and many a sleepy "salary man" commuting to work. Morinaga & Co., Ltd. also sells dietary supplements through an agreement with Weider Nutrition. A confectioner since 1899, Morinaga manufactures candy, including chocolates and caramels, as well as canned soft drinks, cookies, snack foods, ice cream desserts and baby food. Morinaga & Co., Ltd. operates five food manufacturing plants in Japan and also has various real estate holdings.