bibigo's New 'Mandu Gyoza' Achieves Best Initial Sales in Series History
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- bibigo's New 'Mandu Gyoza' Achieves Best Initial Sales in Series History
- CJ FOODS JAPAN's new product 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' has recorded the highest sales in the series' history in its first month of release. Sales grew by 528% and distributed stores by 338% compared to the series, making it a massive hit that far exceeded expectations, partly due to the appointment of celebrity Eiko Kano.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 8, 2026
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CJ FOODS JAPAN's new product 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' has recorded the highest sales in the series' history in its first month of release. Sales grew by 528% and distributed stores by 338% compared to the series, making it a massive hit that far exceeded expectations, partly due to the appointment of celebrity Eiko Kano.
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- bibigo's New 'Mandu Gyoza' Achieves Best Initial Sales in Series History (April 8, 2026), PR Times
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- April 8, 2026
CJ FOODS JAPAN's new product 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' has recorded the highest sales in the series' history in its first month of release. Sales grew by 528% and distributed stores by 338% compared to the series, making it a massive hit that far exceeded expectations, partly due to the appointment of celebrity Eiko Kano.
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CJ FOODS JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Byung-gyu Kim) announces that its new product, "bibigo Mandu Gyoza," for which Eiko Kano participated in the development project as "Chief Mandu Officer Kano," has recorded sales far exceeding expectations since its launch on March 1, 2026, achieving the highest sales in the series' history based on the first month of shipments. In the first month, sales grew by 528% and the number of stores carrying the product increased by 338% compared to the series.
Sales Performance Immediately After Launch
"bibigo Mandu Gyoza" has been rapidly expanding its distribution and recording strong sales, mainly in supermarkets nationwide, from the first month of shipment. The initial performance compared to existing products in the Mandu series is as follows.
Background of Strong Performance
We believe the strong performance of this product is due to the combination of the product's own appeal and a favorable market environment.
■ A New Food Experience of "Mandu x Gyoza"
By combining the chewy, generously filled skin of Korean mandu with the juicy meat and crispy wings of Japanese gyoza, we have created an unprecedented "best of both worlds" food experience.
In addition, it is the first in the Mandu series that can be cooked without water or oil, and features a satisfying 30g per piece, gaining support from consumers as a "convenient yet highly satisfying product."
■ Tailwinds from the Frozen Food Market
As domestic frozen food consumption hit a record high in 2024, the "no water, no oil" convenience of cooking became a major attraction for consumers who value time performance. The ability to get a satisfying meal while reducing the burden of cooking has been supported by a wide range of consumers as an easy-to-use daily product.
Product Overview
FAQ
What is the name of the company that launched the new 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' product in Japan?
CJ FOODS JAPAN Co., Ltd., headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, launched the new 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' product in Japan on March 1, 2026.
Who participated in the development of 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' and what role did they hold?
Eiko Kano participated in the development project of 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' as the 'Chief Mandu Officer Kano,' contributing to the product's creation and promotion.
When was 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' launched and how did its first-month sales compare to previous products?
'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' was launched on March 1, 2026, and achieved a 528% increase in sales compared to the first-month performance of previous products in the Mandu series.
How much did the distribution of 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' grow in terms of number of stores during the first month?
During the first month after its March 1, 2026 launch, the number of stores carrying 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' increased by 338% compared to the initial store count for earlier Mandu series products.
What unique features of 'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' contributed to its strong market performance in Japan?
'bibigo Mandu Gyoza' combines Korean mandu's chewy, filled skin with Japanese gyoza's juicy meat and crispy wings, is the first in the series cookable without water or oil, and offers a 30g per piece portion, appealing to convenience-focused consumers.