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THE COMPANY
Morinaga & Company, founded in 1899, is a global confectionery company known for its candy and other sweets. It played a key role in shaping Japan's Valentine's Day culture and introduced Japan's first domestically produced penicillin. Morinaga's popular Hi-Chew candy entered the US market and quickly gained popularity, leading to a sponsorship deal with the Boston Red Sox. The company continues to innovate and expand globally.