Glico Group

History

Glico Group > History

Steady Growth Through Warm Support

  • 1919-
  • 1945-
  • 1970-
  • 2000-
1919

The founder, Mr. Ri-ichi Ezaki, verified that glycogen is
contained in oyster stock.

oyster
1921

Glico caramel created and test-marketed.

Glico
1922

Glico caramel launched at Mitsukoshi Department Store
in Osaka commencing February 11
– the Foundation Day of Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.

Mitsukoshi Department Store in Osaka
1925

Toyosaki Factory established in the Toyosaki district of Kita Ward in Osaka.

1927

Miniature toys to be enclosed in the red Glico
caramel boxes created.

Miniature toys
1931

Glico vending machines – each incorporating a film projector
– installed in various Tokyo department stores.
Osaka Factory opened in the Utajima district of Nishi-Yodogawa
Ward in Osaka – the current location of the Glico Head Office.

Glico vending machines
1932

Dalian, China Factory opened as part of the expansion into China and Southeast Asia.

1933

Yeast confectionery Bisco launched.

Bisco
1934

Mother and Child Health Foundation established.

Mother and Child Health Foundation
1935

The first Glico Neon Sign installed conspicuously
in the Ebisubashi district of Minami Ward in Osaka.

The first Glico Neon Sign
1937

Tokyo Factory opened.

  • 1919-
  • 1945-
  • 1970-
  • 2000-