Convenience Stores Offer More for the Same Price Amidst Rising Frugality Convenience stores and supermarkets in Japan are launching campaigns to provide consumers with greater quantities of daily consumed products like rice balls, bread, and yogurt without raising...
Strawberry flavor Innovation 15th January is Strawberry day in Japan Japan boasts over 300 strawberry varieties, and from January to March, the market is saturated with exciting new strawberry products, especially in confectionery, sweets, and ice cream categories....
Corn Snack Production Surges to Fill the Void as Potato Snack Output Declines. According to the All Japan Confectionery Association, the production volume of snack confectionery (potato-based, corn-based, wheat-based, and rice-based) in 2022 was 282,883 tons, showing...
Dried Fruits and Nuts: Evolving into a New Culinary Spotlight Amid Growing Health Consciousness. The demand for healthy ingredients has expanded since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. 2022 to October 2023. The cumulative value point index (PI) for this period...
New Year’s Culinary Traditions: The Significance of Kuri-Kinton Made from Sweet Potatoes and Marron Chestnuts In Japan, specific meals are traditionally eaten during the New Year. Each dish and ingredient is imbued with meanings of wishing for good luck and...
Unveiling Japan’s Confectionery Scene: Is ‘Stealth Price Hiking’ Becoming the Norm? Kanro’s Bold Move: Price Hikes for Candies and Gummies Set to Roll Out from February 25, 2024 On the 25th Dec, Kanro announced upcoming price increases for...
