Calbee, Inc. is a Japanese food company that develops, manufactures and markets snack foods, cereals and other consumer food products. Its portfolio includes potato chips, shrimp-based snacks, corn snacks, extruded snacks and breakfast cereals, sold under brands such as Calbee, Kappa Ebisen, Jagarico, Jagabee and Frugra.
Founded in Japan in 1949, the company took its name from the words “calcium” and “vitamin B1,” reflecting its early focus on developing nutritious food products. Calbee has expanded from its domestic snack-food business into a broader international operation serving consumers in Japan and selected overseas markets.
In addition to its core packaged-snack and cereal businesses, Calbee is involved in product development, food manufacturing and the sourcing and processing of agricultural ingredients, including potatoes. The company distributes its products through retail and other food channels, with operations and partnerships supporting its presence in markets outside Japan.
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