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Who owns Sapporo Potato?

Sapporo Potato is owned by Calbee (Japan, TSE: 2229).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Calbee, Inc. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇯🇵 Japan, Tokyo
Origin
🇯🇵 Japan
Founded
1972
Category
FoodSnacksSalty snacks
Parent ticker
TSE: 2229
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Sapporo Potato

Sapporo Potato was launched in 1972 as Calbee's first snack made from fresh potatoes, named after Sapporo in the potato-growing prefecture of Hokkaido. A barbecue version followed in 1974, its name written in Japanese except for the final Q of BBQ, a choice Calbee made so the product would be distinctive and easy to remember.

Ownership timeline of Sapporo Potato

Owners of Sapporo Potato over 1972 to 2026 Calbee start not recorded–present Calbee (start not recorded) 19801990200020102020
  1. ? – present Calbee [1] reported

Where Sapporo Potato sits in Calbee

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Sapporo Potato sits in Calbee Tree of 9 brands under Calbee. Calbee Sapporo Potato Calbee Potato Chips Frugra Harvest Snaps Jagabee JagaRico and 3 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Sapporo Potato?

The parent company of Sapporo Potato is Calbee, a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan.

Is Sapporo Potato Japanese?

Yes. Sapporo Potato originated in Japan in 1972 and its owner, Calbee, is also headquartered in Japan.

Is Sapporo Potato still owned by Calbee?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Sapporo Potato is still owned by Calbee. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Calbee Group Integrated Report 2025 — Calbee, Inc., Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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