Founded nearly three-quarters of a century ago, snack manufacturer Calbee has a strong presence in Asia—especially in its home country. “Every one out of five potatoes produced in Japan more or less goes into a Calbee snack,” says Ryo Tsutsumi, CEO, Calbee America, Inc. “That's amazing.” Tsutsumi says globally, Calbee pulls in about $2.5 billion USD in sales each year, with about 75% of revenue coming from Japan.
However, while the North American market accounts for a relatively small portion of the company’s revenue, the Calbee America team has ambitious plans for growth, which are already in motion. These recent successes, innovative product launches, and commitment to quality, are why Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is happy to salute Calbee America as 2023 “Snack Producer of the Year.”