Marukawa (丸川製菓株式会社, Marukawa Seika Kabushiki Kaisha) is a Japanese manufacturer of confectionery, best known for its bubble gum products. The company is headquartered in Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Japan.
Overview
Marukawa was originally founded in 1888 as a confectionery maker and was established under its current corporate name in 1948. It is a major international company specializing in bubble gum. In addition to manufacturing and selling its own Marukawa-brand bubble gums—which have been produced for over half a century—the company also manufactures private-label bubble gums according to customer specifications. The company's capital is JP¥75,000,000. Its main banks are The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. and Mizuho Bank Ltd.
Timeline
- 1888 – Started making confectionery.
- 1947 – Began manufacturing bubble gum.
- 1948 – Established as Marukawa Confectionery Co., Ltd.
- 1957 – Began international trading.
Products
Marukawa is best known for its fruit-flavored bubble gums, which are sold in individually wrapped pieces and small boxes. Common flavors include orange, strawberry, grape, melon, peach, apple, and mixed fruit. The products are widely distributed in Japan and exported internationally.
Other Uses of the Name
- Marukawa (jeans shop) – A denim and apparel retailer with multiple stores in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture, founded in 1948.
- Taisei Marukawa (born 30 January 1997) – A Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Dewa United Banten in the Indonesian Super League.
