Meiji Holdings Co.,Ltd. announced plans to close its Karl snack plant in Matsuyama, Ehime, in December 2026, with production thereafter changing from the Matsuyama plant to the Osaka plant. It also disclosed plans to build a new dairy plant in Atsugi City and introduce the latest equipment focused on yogurt production.
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Japan's only Karl snack plant is located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. The product had been limited to western Japan following weaker sales, but a plan has been finalized to close the plant in December 2026, with production thereafter changing from the Matsuyama plant to the Osaka plant. This will lead to a review of the Karl production structure.
The new dairy plant in Atsugi City will be equipped primarily for yogurt production. The company plans to reduce production costs by introducing the latest robotics and automation systems, and the plant is also expected to strengthen its role as a logistics hub.