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Issei Mochi Gummies rebrands

The company is celebrating its third anniversary with new packaging and flavors.

September 24, 2025

Known for introducing the first shelf-stable mochi gummies, Issei is celebrating its third anniversary with refreshed packaging, a larger format, new flavors, and a refined recipe.

Mik Japan Co., Ltd. debuts Sakura Base, a snack and candy subscription service

Each monthly box contains 25–30 pieces of snacks and candy.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 16, 2024

The subscription box features snacks and candy made in Japan for the U.S. market.

Barry Callebaut collaborates with Japanese chocolate industry on sustainable cocoa

Morinaga, Yuraku Confectionery, FamilyMart Co., Ltd., G+ Spread, Le Chocolat De H, Chocolate Design and J.Maeda and others are working with Barry Callebaut on the initiative.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

The Barry Callebaut Group is collaborating with Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans, retailers and wholesalers to make sustainable chocolate the norm for the Japanese market.

Morinaga America launches flavor vote to celebrate 10-year anniversary in the U.S.

Fans will vote for next Japanese flavor to hit U.S. shelves.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 21, 2018

Through its newest campaign — the East Meets West Flavor Challenge — Morinaga America will bring a little bit of Japan to the United States to mark its 10-year anniversary here.

KitKat first brand to launch Ruby chocolate product

Product was developed by patissier Yasumasa Takagi.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 19, 2018

Nestlé Japan launched today the limited-edition KitKat Chocolatory Sublime Ruby, the world’s first item made with Barry Callebaut’s Ruby chocolate.

Japanese pastry chef Sadaharu Aoki's push for simplicity

Secrets of success rooted in French traditions.

Bobbie van der List

September 20, 2017

Japanese cuisine is famous for its amazing rice dishes, sushi and ramen. Less known, however, is the Japanese fascination with desserts, especially when it comes to confections and pastries.