| 1906 |
The former Meiji Sugar Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Meiji Sugar,”the forerunner of both Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd., (hereinafter “Meiji Seika”) and Meiji Dairies Corporation (hereinafter “Meiji Dairies) is established. |
| 1916 |
Tokyo Confectionery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Tokyo Confectionery,” the predecessor of Meiji Seika), is established. |
| 1917 |
Tokyo Confectionery merges with Taisho Seika, a subsidiary of Meiji Sugar. |
| Tokyo Confectionery starts manufacturing caramels and biscuits at its Okubo Plant. |
| Kyokuto Condensed Milk Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Kyokuto Condensed Milk”) the predecessor of Meiji Dairies, is established by Meiji Sugar. |
| Kyokuto Condensed Milk starts manufacturing condensed milk and other products. |
| 1920 |
Meiji Sugar Co., Ltd. establishes Meiji Shoten (later Meiji Shoji). |
| 1924 |
Tokyo Confectionery Co., Ltd. changes its name to Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd. |
| 1926 |
Meiji Seika launches "Milk Chocolate." |
| Meiji Seika launches cocoa powder for drinking. |
| 1928 |
“Meiji Milk” is introduced. |
| 1940 |
Kyokuto Condensed Milk Co., Ltd. changes its name to Meiji Dairies Corporation. |
| 1946 |
The pharmaceuticals business is launched with the commencement of penicillin production. |
| 1950 |
The antibacterial drug “STREPTOMYCIN” is introduced. |
| 1951 |
Meiji Dairies launches "Soft Curd Meiji Infant Formula." |
| 1953 |
Meiji Dairies launches "Meiji Fresh Cream." |
| 1958 |
Japan’s first world-class antibacterial drug“KANAMYCIN”is introduced. |
| 1961 |
Meiji Seika launches "Marble Chocolate." |
| 1968 |
Meiji Seika launches the Japan's first savory snack, "Karl." |
| Meiji Dairies launches baby food products, "Meiji Baby Rice Gruel" and "Meiji Infant Kaju Orange Juice." |
| 1971 |
Meiji Dairies launches "Meiji Plain Yogurt." |
| 1972 |
Meiji Shoji, Meiji Seika’s sales arm, transfers its dairy products business to Meiji Dairies. |
| Meiji Seika merges with Meiji Shoji. |
| 1973 |
Meiji Dairies launches "Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt." |
| 1974 |
Meiji Seika (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is established. |
| The joint venture P.T. Meiji Indonesian Pharmaceutical Industries is established. |
| 1975 |
Meiji Seika launches the chocolate-snack "Kinoko no Yama." |
| The agricultural chemical product “ORYZEMATE” is introduced. |
| 1976 |
Meiji Dairies launches the frozen food "Pizza & Pizza." |
| 1980 |
Meiji Seika launches the "SAVAS" series of protein foods for athletes. |
| 1983 |
Meiji Seika launches an OTC drug, "ISODINE UGAIGUSURI." |
| 1986 |
Meiji Dairies launches enteral formula "YH-80." |
| 1988 |
Meiji Seika launches "Kaju Gummy." |
| 1989 |
Meiji Dairies establishes CP-Meiji Co., Ltd., in Thailand. |
| The antianxiety drug “MEILAX” is introduced. |
| 1990 |
Meiji Dairies launches the "Aya" series of super premium ice cream. |
| Meiji Dairies launches a soft margarine, "Meiji Corn 100." |
| 1991 |
Meiji Seika opens a fitness club, "Sports Plaza Osaka." |
| 1992 |
Meiji dairies launches "Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Cheese." |
| 1994 |
Meiji Dairies launches "Meiji Essel Super Cup Ultra Vanilla." |
| The antibacterial drug “MEIACT” is introduced. |
| 1995 |
Meiji Dairies launches the sports nutrition beverage "VAAM." |
| Meiji Dairies launches the enteral formula "Mei Balance." |
| 1997 |
Meiji Seika launches "Xylish Gum." |
| 1999 |
The antidepressant “DEPROMEL” is introduced. |
| 2000 |
Meiji Dairies launches "Meiji Probio Yogurt LG21." |
| 2002 |
Meiji Dairies expands the distribution of "Meiji Oishii Gyunyu" nationwide. |
| Meiji Seika launches "Amino Collagen." |
| 2007 |
Meiji Dairies launches an infant formula, "Meiji Hohoemi Raku Raku Cube." |
| 2008 |
Meiji Dairies launches "Meiji Fresh Cream Ajiwai." |
| 2009 |
Meiji Seika and Meiji Dairies establish a joint holding company "Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd." and integrate the management. |
| The antibacterial drug “ORAPENEM” is introduced. |
| The antidepressant drug “REFLEX” is introduced. |
| 2011 |
In April, Meiji Holdings reorganizes Meiji Seika and Meiji Dairies; Meiji Co., Ltd., a food company, and Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd., a pharmaceuticals company, begin operation. |
