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
Who Says Vanilla Is Plain? Not Meiji Hello Panda™
Sometimes it’s not the most complex flavor you crave, sometimes the simple sweetness of a tried-and-true flavor like vanilla hits the spot. With a cracker crunch and smooth vanilla crème,...
Hello Panda, Hello 12 Pack!
Whether you’re on the go or packing a lunch for the kids, Meiji America Inc. has your snack solution with the new Meiji Hello Panda™ Chocolate 12 Pack. The updated...
Fresh New Look, Same Famous Zing
Stauffer's® refreshes SNAPS™ cookies packaging. YORK, Pa., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When you've been the top cookie for over a century, there's not much to change – except how you look. The...