Kanro is a candy maker best known for its throat lozenges. Mitsubishi Corporation is the general sales agent.
Most sales are through indirectly operated outlets at department stores throughout Japan.
There are also about 50 restaurants and coffee shops. Bread, cakes, Japanese candies and Western candies are the major products of Nichiryo Baking. The company also makes and sells related products, including food items made using rice. The primary operating base is Hokkaido. Nichiryo Baking was established in 1938.