THE MAKING OF REAL GOOD CHOCOLATE
ROYCE’ was founded in Sapporo in 1983. By gradually acquiring better techniques and enriching our experiences, we are dedicated to making real good chocolate of world quality in Hokkaido where the climate and the clean air are suitable for making confectionaries.
The fundamental principle of Royce’ has been and will always be to painstakingly source for high quality ingredients, and to sell its products at prices that customers can afford for daily consumption.
In the course of time, because of increasing demand, Royce’ began taking orders from customers from outside of Hokkaido by telephone. Customers’ names and addresses were recorded and their orders were sent one by one from our factory. That was the beginning of our mail order system.
When we started to bake cookies at a small factory, the smell from the factory tempted and attracted the neighbors. A table was put in front of the factory and cookies were sold. That was the beginning of the direct management stores.
Looking back, the history of Royce’ has been based upon the support of many people.
Royce’ chocolate is enjoyed by many Royce’ chocolate lovers from Hokkaido to other parts of Japan, and now to other countries also.
We will continue to make real good chocolate by observing our fundamental principle, and with our challenging creative spirit.
Company Overview
Trade Name: ROYCE’ Confect Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 1-1, Ainosato4-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 002 8074 Japan
Futomi Factory: 640-15 Bitoe, Tobetsu-cho, Ishikari-gun, Hokkaido 061 3775 Japan
Ainosato Factory: 1-1, Ainosato4-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 002 8074 Japan
Established: July 1983
President: Yasuhiro Yamazaki
Capital: 61.0 million JPY (As of July 2009)
Factories
High Quality Production
Strict hygiene standards
Access to the production line is strictly controlled. Before entering the production line area, everyone is required to wear a factory uniform and shoes before passing through an air tunnel which removes dust. Adhesive tape rollers are then used to ensure that no dust remains on the clothes. Finally, hands are to be washed and disinfected. No one may proceed to the production line until he has strictly completed this process.
All tanks, ducts and drainage pipes in our factory are made of stainless steel to prevent the propagation of bacteria. All equipment is carefully disinfected on a daily basis. All pipes in the ventilation system of the factory are completely covered with fine-meshed filters, enabling the plant managers to ensure a constant intake of dust-free fresh air.
By taking these measures, we are confident of offering our customers products of the highest quality and hygiene. At Royce’, it is our policy to respond continuously to customers’ requests and produce confectionery with uncompromising standards.