Meiji Apollo Strawberry Chocolate

Meiji · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Chocolate Ambient Established export

Apollo is Meiji's cone-shaped two-tone chocolate (pink strawberry top on a brown milk base) named after the Apollo space capsule and on sale since 1969. The bite-size mound shape and pink/brown contrast make it instantly recognizable and very photogenic for export novelty channels. A low-price gateway Japanese chocolate widely stocked in Asian-grocery and online Japanese-snack stores.

The supplierMeiji Co., Ltd. is Japan's largest confectionery company with established export channels.
Why it sells abroadDistinctive two-tone strawberry cone shape, highly photogenic novelty

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CertificationsFSSC 22000/ISO 22000 at confectionery plants: not publicly verified at product level (Meiji public ISO page covers ISO 14001/45001 only). HACCP basis. Halal: not certified.
Pack formatsSingle box (~46g); multipack; carton master packs
Shelf lifeTypical: ~12 months ambient unopened
StorageAmbient, cool/dry; keep cool for chocolate
Minimum orderTypical: 1 mixed pallet per importer order
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks from PO incl. export docs
CapacityLarge-scale automated lines
Container loadTypical: 20ft ~1,000-1,500 cartons
PricingTypical: wholesale USD 1.20-1.80 per retail unit FOB Japan
OEM / private labelLimited; brand-led
Wholesale & MOQVia Japanese trading houses and snack importers
Key exporters & distributorsMeiji Co., Ltd., Wismettac Asian Foods, JFC International
Export regulationMilk/soy allergen labeling; strawberry colorant compliance (EU/US); cocoa product; transit temperature control
Market demandSteady novelty/nostalgia demand
How to source itMeiji export desk -> trading house -> regional distributor -> retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.meiji.com/global/sustainability/esg/iso-certification.html
MakerMeiji Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Chocolate
Available inUnited States, Canada, Taiwan +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1806
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