bibigo's New 'Mandu Gyoza' Achieves Best Initial Sales in Series History

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.

*The above figures are based on internal performance data comparing the first month of shipment within the Mandu series.

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.

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