D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. /Meiji America, Inc.
Food and Beverage ManufacturingPennsylvania, United States201-500 Employees
The group operates as a U.S.-based food and beverage manufacturer focused on confectionery and snacks. Meiji America, founded in 2011 as the North American division, produces a range of confections and snacks for the U.S. market, including HELLO PANDA, YAN YAN, and CHOCOROOMS. A notable development is a $65 million expansion at its York, Pennsylvania facility to establish Hello Panda production and upgrade equipment. Stauffer's, based in York, Pennsylvania, is known for its original animal crackers and operates three bakeries in York, Pennsylvania; Cuba, New York; and Santa Ana, California. The product lineup spans Animal Crackers, Animal Cookies, Ginger Snaps, Lemon Snaps, and Whales Cheddar Cheese Bakes, with nationwide distribution.