Who owns Pocari Sweat?
Pocari Sweat
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- Brand origin
- Japan
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. China
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1964, the company specializes in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and consumer products, including the development and production of Pocari Sweat. The company has a global presence, with operations in over 72 countries and regions, employing more than 25,000 people worldwide.
pocarisweat.jpOwnership chain
- BrandPocari SweatJapan
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Ultimate ownerOtsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.Japan
About Pocari Sweat
Subsidiaries: Otsuka Sims (Guangdong) Beverage Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Sims Trading, a member of the Citic Pacific group, Hong Kong. Established in 2004, this subsidiary focuses on the manufacturing and distribution of Pocari Sweat in China, with its factory based in Jiangmen Xinhui, Guangdong.
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Sources: otsuka.co.jp, otsuka.com
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