About Calbee
Calbee is Japan's leading snack food company, founded in post-war Hiroshima in 1949 by Takashi Matsuo. The company name combines 'calcium' and vitamin 'B1'—reflecting the founder's mission to create nutritious snacks during a time of food scarcity. Today, headquartered in Tokyo's prestigious Marunouchi district, Calbee has become synonymous with innovative Japanese snacking.\n\nThe brand's most iconic product is Kappa Ebisen—prawn crackers first launched in Japan in 1964. Light, air-baked, and perfectly crispy, these snacks are crafted from real wild-caught shrimp and quickly became a national favourite. Export to international markets began in the late 1960s, starting with Hawaii and Southeast Asia before reaching North America and Europe.\n\nCalbee is renowned for creative flavour innovation, often incorporating traditional Japanese ingredients and seasonal tastes. Their UK range includes the classic Prawn Crackers (Original), Pizza Chips, and Hot & Spicy crisps—each delivering that distinctive Calbee crunch and bold Japanese flavour profile.\n\nBeyond prawn crackers, Calbee's global portfolio includes JagaRico (stick-shaped potato snacks in convenient cups), Harvest Snaps (vegetable-based snacks), and countless limited-edition flavours that make Japanese snack culture so exciting.\n\nWith decades of expertise and a commitment to quality ingredients, Calbee brings authentic Japanese snacking to UK homes.\n\nAt Grocefully, we help you compare prices on Calbee snacks across UK supermarkets, making it easy to enjoy these iconic Japanese treats at the best value.


