Morinaga & Co. Ltd., the holding company of Morinaga America Inc., entered into an agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream. 

Morinaga recently announced plans to expand HI-CHEW production capacity in the U.S. with the opening of its second factory in 2027. To build upon this expansion and further accelerate its long-term growth strategy, the company will now add the My/Mochi brand to its portfolio.

My/Mochi is known for its multi-textural sensation of cool, creamy premium ice cream wrapped in sweet, pillowy rice dough. Rooted in Japanese confectionery traditions and first introduced in Los Angeles in 1993, the brand has transformed this heritage into a modern, playful snacking experience enjoyed by millions.

In welcoming My/Mochi to the Morinaga family, we see a tremendous opportunity to build a sustainable snacking business positioned for future growth," said Teruhiro (Terry) Kawabe, Chief Representative for the USA & President & CEO of Morinaga America, Inc. "We will honor the heritage and innovation behind My/Mochi while combining the strengths of our brands to bring even more fun and excitement to consumers and customers across the U.S."

"We are thrilled to partner with Morinaga & Co., Ltd., a globally reputable company, whose scale and research and development capabilities will enhance our ability to innovate and grow," said Craig Berger, President & CEO of My/Mochi. "We're looking forward to reaching a broader group of consumers and driving meaningful impact together in the years to come."