Sakata Rice Crackers

Sakata is a well-known brand of rice crackers that traces its heritage back to the city of Sakata in Japan. The brand gained significant popularity in Australia where it was manufactured by Sakata Rice Snacks Australia. The product is celebrated for its traditional 'air-baked' technique which creates thin, light, and crispy layers of rice, appealing to health-conscious consumers with low-calorie counts per serving.

In 2005, the brand was acquired by the global multinational PepsiCo. While the brand carries a Japanese name and aesthetic, the physical production for the Oceanian market is largely handled in Australia under the PepsiCo umbrella. The packaging identifies Monde Nissin Australia as a distributor or previous entity associated with the line, but global ownership firmly rests with PepsiCo, a leader in the global snack and beverage industry.