Japan's top gummy candy to bounce into US, China

Tough Gummy maker Kabaya looks to tap tourism-fueled demand in top markets

Kabaya Foods' Tough Gummy was Japan's top-selling gummy candy in fiscal 2024. (Photo by Jun Takai)

TOKYO -- The maker of Japan's top-selling gummy candy plans to bring its flagship product to the U.S. this month, looking to tap the world's largest gummy market amid growing demand for Japanese sweets.