• EZAKI GLICO Corporate Profile
  • History
  • 1919
  • 1945
  • 1970
  • 1990
1990 Golden Pavilion exhibited at the International Garden & Greenery Exposition,
Osaka '90 with its attraction "Hole-in-One Challenge", recreating the No.
12 hole at the Augusta National Golf Club, proving a big hit.
The first vending machine dedicated to giant-size products installed in Marui Ikebukuro store in Tokyo.
1991 New family-size packages of "Rincle", "Patina" and "Shante" ice cream launched.
1992 Corporate logo redesigned as a symbol of Glico's determination to transform itself into an enterprise with renewed vigor.
Professional soccer league, J-League, established in Japan. Glico became sponsor of Shimizu S-Pulse team.
1995 Mild taste "Juku Curry" roux, developed with the mellow taste concept, launched.
Shanghai Glico Foods Co., Ltd. established to promote confectionery business in China.
1996 Corporate website named "Glico Wonder Restaurant" launched.
1998 Fourth renovation of the giant neon sign in Osaka completed.
1999 November 11 designated as "Pocky & Pretz Day".
Health Food Division established.
2000 "Mousse Pocky" launched.
Glico Head Office and all manufacturing facilities acquired ISO 14001 certification.
2001 lcreo Co., Ltd. joined the Glico Group.
Tokyo Glico, Kansai Glico and Kyushu Glico established.
2002 "Kansai Glico" new plant completed.
2003 "POsCAM" and "Calorie Control Ice" launched.
2004 "ZEPPIN" curry product launched.
2005 "Mental Balance Chocolate GABA" launched.
Commemoration of one-millionth visitor at Glicopia Kobe.