History
The Meiji Group, founded in Japan in 1916, provides customers of all ages from infants to seniors with a wide range of products to support healthy and fulfilling lives. From delicious confectioneries and wholesome dairy products to body-enhancing nutrition supplements and vital pharmaceuticals, we make people’s wellness our main mission.

Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011 as the North American division, manufactures a variety of unique confectioneries and snacks in the U.S. Meiji® is best recognized for its HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS® brands in the U.S. and Canada.

Stauffer’s® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Meiji America Inc. and is best recognized for its Original Animal Crackers. The company, founded by David F. Stauffer in 1871, has evolved since its humble beginnings, but has stayed true to its roots by remaining in its York, PA-based headquarters, which has helped Central Pennsylvania become known as the Snack Food Capital of the World. Over the years, the company has added full lines of baked snacks including the popular Snaps, Whales® Baked Cheddar Crackers, seasonal favorites and more – all made in the U.S.A.

Meiji America Inc. in the news
York County School of Technology - Involvement
Earlier this month, Stauffer's Engineering Project Manager, MCSE Bob Gohn lectured at York County School of Technology’s Mechatronics and Industrial Controls class. He presented various sensors and explained how they...
Community Involvement Team + Putt for Education
Earlier this month, the Community Involvement Team participated in Junior Achievement's Putt for Education Event, which Meiji America and Stauffer's were proud sponsors of. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit aimed at...
Something to Fall for: Stauffer's® SNAPS™ Apple Cinnamon and Pumpkin Spice
With seasons changing, it's time for fall flavors and the 150+ year-old, but rapidly growing* cookie-brand Stauffer's® is answering the autumnal call with limited edition releases of Stauffer's SNAPS™ Pumpkin...