Kabaya Tough Gummy (Tafu Gummi)

Tough Gummy · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Candy & Gummy Ambient Established export

Tough Gummy is Kabaya's extra-firm, intensely chewy fruit gummy positioned around a 'tough' resilient texture distinct from soft Western gummies. The texture novelty and assorted-flavor cans/bags drive overseas trial in Japanese-snack channels. It is widely available through US and EU online Japanese-candy importers. The 'hard-chew' positioning is a clear differentiator in the gummy aisle.

The supplierKabaya Foods Corporation (est. 1946) — see Saku Saku Panda; a notable Japanese gummy specialist.
Why it sells abroadDistinctive ultra-firm chew that differentiates from soft gummies

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Certifications(confirmed) Kabaya holds FSSC 22000 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 (corporate). HACCP basis. Halal: explicitly NOT halal (gelatin-based gummy; flagged not-halal on Mustakshif halal database).
Pack formatsBag (~100g), assortment cans, multipacks
Shelf lifeTypical: ~9-12 months ambient
StorageAmbient, cool/dry; avoid heat (gummy softens/sticks)
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: high gummy throughput
Container loadTypical: ~1,100 cartons per 20ft
PricingTypical: FOB USD 1.20-1.80 per bag
OEM / private labelPossible (not publicly documented for this product; keep as draft)
Wholesale & MOQKabaya export sales; Japanese snack importers
Key exporters & distributorsKabaya Foods Corporation, JFC International
Export regulationContains gelatin (not halal/vegetarian by default — porcine origin typical); allergen labeling; EU colorant compliance for fruit shades
Market demandSteady novelty-texture demand in candy and snack-box channels
How to source itKabaya export desk -> importer -> retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.kabaya.co.jp/en/; https://www.mustakshif.com/product/detail/4901550267393/kabaya-foods-tough-gummy-100g
MakerKabaya Foods Corporation
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Candy & Gummy
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1704
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