Shift from formal gifts to casual, everyday confectionery
First written in FY2022. 13 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To develop the next core products, we strengthened and rolled out our lineup of products made with particular attention to ingredients and production methods, leveraging our bean-paste manufacturing technology, including “Ogura Tsubuan Monaka,” “Yaki Karinto Manju,” “Anko Pie” and “Milk Manju.”」
As candidates for the next core everyday confectionery products, we introduced multiple products leveraging our bean-paste manufacturing technology and expanded the range of products for everyday demand. - 2026-05-15AdvancedEarnings presentation
「デイリー菓子に注力 品質にこだわった高付加価値商品の提供」
デイリー菓子への注力を継続し、専門店品質や定番菓子の高付加価値化を打ち出した。 - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In our confectionery business, we took measures including making gift products more casual and expanding seasonal products, with the aim of establishing everyday confectionery as a staple for daily use.」
We continued to pursue the casualization of gift products and the establishment of everyday confectionery as a staple, expanding seasonal products, new brands and new-size products. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Following “Ippin Dorayaki,” which attracted attention after being featured in the media, we launched “Ippin Castella” and expanded our lineup of products with distinctive value, made with particular attention to ingredients and production methods.」
For everyday confectionery, we improved “Gohobi Kissa,” launched “Ippin Castella” and developed collaboration products. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For everyday confectionery, we improved the quality and packaging of the “Gohobi Kissa” series, strengthening the appeal of the products. We also expanded our range of high-value-added products made with particular attention to ingredients and production methods by launching “Ippin Castella,” following the “Ippin Dorayaki” that attracted attention after being featured on a television program, and worked to increase sales of Japanese-style confectionery.」
We advanced product development for casual and everyday demand by improving the quality and packaging of everyday confectionery and launching “Ippin Castella.” - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For everyday confectionery, we expanded the lineup of the “Gohobi Kissa” series and worked to increase sales of products such as “Ippin Dorayaki,” made with particular attention to ingredients and production methods. We also launched “Shiawase no Sakusaku Pie,” leveraging our proprietary pie-making technology, with the aim of increasing sales.」
We advanced the shift toward everyday demand by expanding the everyday confectionery lineup, increasing sales of existing products and introducing a new series. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For confectionery for personal consumption, we launched the new-style pie product series “Shiawase no Sakusaku Pie,” expanding the product range, and worked to increase sales of “Dorayaki.”」
We introduced a new-style pie product for personal consumption and everyday use, and also increased sales of existing products. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, for everyday confectionery, we expanded the product range of the “Gohobi Kissa” series and worked to increase sales of “Dorayaki.” We also launched “Shiawase no Sakusaku Pie,” a new product leveraging our proprietary pie-making technology, and proposed enjoying its freshly baked taste by warming it in a toaster.」
We expanded the range of everyday confectionery, increased sales of existing products and introduced new products, continuing the shift from formal gifts to casual, everyday confectionery. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In confectionery, we launched the packaged dessert “Hitokuchi Jelly,” strengthened our offering for gifts to take home, and improved the quality of our core products. We also strengthened our focus on casual gifts by launching seasonal limited-edition products under the “Caramel Monday” brand and actively developing events at Tokyo Station. For confectionery for personal consumption, we expanded the product range by launching the new Japanese-style confectionery series “Hatsukoi Kajitsu.”」
We introduced products for gifts to take home and casual gifts, a new series of confectionery for personal consumption, and seasonal limited-edition products, advancing the shift from formal gifts to everyday demand. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In our confectionery business, we aim to expand our customer base by shifting from “special-occasion food,” centered on formal gifts, to “everyday food” integrated into daily life.」
The shift from formal gifts to casual, everyday confectionery was established as a business policy for expanding the customer base. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In confectionery, we launched “Sweets Selection,” “Smooth Cream Cheese Cake,” “Rich Melting Gateau Chocolat” and “Cheese Arare” for specialty stores, strengthening our offering for casual occasions. At the same time, we launched “Smooth Chocolate Sandwich,” a new product under the “Baked Chocolatory” brand, to strengthen our product range. For confectionery for personal consumption, we expanded the product lineup by launching seasonal variations of the “Gohobi Kissa” series and introduced “Ippin Dorayaki,” working to increase sales mainly through mass retailers.」
We introduced new products, seasonal variations and products for mass retailers aimed at casual occasions and personal consumption, giving concrete form to the shift from formal gifts to everyday demand. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For confectionery for personal consumption, we expanded the range of seasonal products in the “Gohobi Kissa” series and worked to increase sales, mainly through mass retailers.」
In line with the shift toward confectionery for personal consumption and everyday use, we expanded the range of seasonal products in the “Gohobi Kissa” series and increased sales, mainly through mass retailers. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In confectionery, we launched the packaged dessert “Aya Warabi Mochi,” strengthened our offering for gifts to take home, and improved the quality of our core products. We also strengthened our focus on casual gifts by launching summer products under the “Baked Chocolatory” brand and expanding distribution channels for the “Shinjuku Curry Arare” series. For confectionery for personal consumption, we expanded the product range of the Western-style confectionery series “Gohobi Kissa.”」
While strengthening our offering for gifts to take home and casual gifts, we expanded the range of “Gohobi Kissa” products and advanced the development of confectionery for everyday demand. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「For confectionery, we will shift from formal gifts to casual, everyday products, in other words, from “special-occasion food” to “everyday food.”」
The company identified the shift in its confectionery business from formal gifts to casual, everyday products, and the aim of capturing everyday demand, as a new business strategy.