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Calbee Establishes New Corn Snack Production Line at Hiroshima Hatsukaichi Factory, Approximately 1.5 Times Production Capacity for Japan Fritolay Products like 'Mike Popcorn'

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Published Mar 28, 2026 5:05 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 4:11 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Calbee Inc.
will build a new corn snack production line at its Hiroshima Hatsukaichi factory, starting operations in April 2027.
This expansion will increase Japan Fritolay's production capacity by about 1.5 times, aiming to improve logistics and establish a dual-base system.

Calbee Inc. will build a new corn snack production line at its Hiroshima Hatsukaichi factory, starting operations in April 2027. This expansion will increase Japan Fritolay's production capacity by about 1.5 times, aiming to improve logistics and establish a dual-base system. Japan Fritolay's sales and logistics functions are slated for integration into Calbee in October 2026.

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Published: Mar 28, 2026

Calbee Inc. announced the establishment of a new corn snack production line at its Hiroshima Hatsukaichi factory, scheduled to begin production in April 2027. This new line will manufacture products such as "Mike Popcorn" and "Doritos," increasing Japan Fritolay's overall production capacity by approximately 1.5 times. The move is intended to enhance logistics efficiency and create a more robust production system by establishing a presence in western Japan, complementing the existing Koga factory. Japan Fritolay's sales and logistics functions are slated for integration into Calbee in October 2026.

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FAQ

What did Calbee Inc. recently announce regarding its Hiroshima Hatsukaichi factory?

Calbee Inc. announced the establishment of a new corn snack production line at its Hiroshima Hatsukaichi factory.

When is the new corn snack production line at the Hiroshima Hatsukaichi factory scheduled to begin production?

The new corn snack production line is scheduled to begin production in April 2027.

Which specific Japan Fritolay products will be manufactured on the new Hiroshima factory production line?

The new line will manufacture corn snack products such as "Mike Popcorn" and "Doritos."

By how much will the new line increase Japan Fritolay's overall production capacity?

The new line will increase Japan Fritolay's overall production capacity by approximately 1.5 times.

When are Japan Fritolay's sales and logistics functions scheduled to be integrated into Calbee?

Japan Fritolay's sales and logistics functions are slated for integration into Calbee in October 2026.

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