[Ginbis] April New Product News: "Tabekko Dobutsu Salt Ramune Sports Drink Flavor", "Matcha no Tabekko Dobutsu", "Mini Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor"

Ginbis Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Shuji Miyamoto, hereinafter "Ginbis") will sequentially release new products from the long-loved "Tabekko Dobutsu" brand in April 2026. The lineup includes "Tabekko Dobutsu Salt Ramune Sports Drink Flavor" for a delicious and easy salt charge to get through the hot summer, "Matcha no Tabekko Dobutsu" to taste the spring, and "Mini Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor" which packs the rich aroma and richness of butter into a single small piece. We will support your rich eating scenes from multiple angles with three axes: "Health, Seasonality, and Reconstruction of the Classic". ■ Tabekko Dobutsu Salt Ramune Sports Drink Flavor For the increasingly severe Japanese summer, the "Salt Ramune Sports Drink Flavor", which allows you to easily and deliciously replenish salt, is newly introduced from the "Tabekko Dobutsu" brand! Salt is added to ramune containing 89% glucose (as hydrous crystalline glucose) to create a refreshing sports drink flavor. Furthermore, it contains citric acid, which is said to be effective in recovering from fatigue, calcium to support health, and tooth-friendly green tea polyphenols. There are 30 fun ramune shapes in total, and the package features a limited design of animals enjoying sports. In addition to the 80g large bag (8g x 10 bags) perfect for sharing, it comes in three forms: a zipper bag (38g) and a tetra bag (15g) convenient for carrying around, deliciously supporting heatstroke countermeasures in various everyday scenes. In recent summers with continuous intense heat, the need to "easily and enjoyably replenish salt" on the go and during sports scenes is rapidly increasing. Therefore, we developed a high-functionality ramune that responds to health consciousness and seasonality from "Tabekko Dobutsu," which is familiar to a wide range of generations. Starting with the advance release at convenience stores, we offer three package forms tailored to diverse lifestyles, such as distribution in club activities and stocking at home. Even in the severe heat of summer, we will deliver new value nationwide as a "new classic summer item" that allows you to refresh with a smile together with the animals. ◆ Tabekko Dobutsu Salt Ramune Sports Drink Flavor / 10 bags / 38g / 15g (Limited Time) Release Date: Monday, April 20, 2026 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026 *CVS Advance (38g/15g): Monday, April 6, 2026 Price: 350 yen / 150 yen / 55 yen (excluding tax) Content: 80g (8g x 10 bags) / 38g / 15g *May differ from the actual product size and ratio. ■ Matcha no Tabekko Dobutsu Chocolate using highly aromatic and deep "stone-milled Uji matcha" is soaked into the biscuit using Ginbis's unique impregnation manufacturing method. You can enjoy a "crispy and juicy" texture where the original mellow aroma of matcha and the moderate sweetness of chocolate spread throughout your mouth. In addition, it is "calcium-fortified" and "egg-free," which is the brand's commitment, so everyone from children to adults can enjoy it with peace of mind. The not-too-sweet, elegant taste that utilizes the slight bitterness of Uji matcha goes perfectly with coffee and Japanese tea. It is the perfect item for a refreshing break from work or a luxurious tea time to feel the arrival of spring. In time for the arrival of spring, we have carefully selected "stone-milled Uji matcha," which highlights the original aroma of the ingredients, and are re-releasing it for a limited time based on the taste that was very well received last year. In recent years, along with the rise in health consciousness, the need for "high-quality Japanese ingredients" has increased. By combining the authentic matcha flavor with the long-selling "Tabekko Dobutsu," we will deliver new value as an "authentic Japanese sweet" that can be easily enjoyed not only to existing fans but also to trend-sensitive consumers who use convenience stores. ◆ Matcha no Tabekko Dobutsu Release Date: Monday, April 6, 2026 Price: 180 yen (excluding tax) Content: 40g *Sold for a limited time at convenience stores nationwide. *Some stores may not carry the product. Sales will end as soon as the product runs out. *The product does not necessarily contain all 46 shapes. ■ Mini Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor A new mini size that is bite-sized and easier to eat, while maintaining the deliciousness of the long-selling "Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor," will be introduced exclusively at convenience stores nationwide. By using fermented butter flavoring, the rich aroma and richness of butter are packed into a single small piece. With an exquisite balance of moderate sweetness and saltiness, it has an addictive taste that will keep children and adults reaching for more. It is a new classic "Tabekko Dobutsu" that is close to all everyday scenes, available in a compact bag size convenient for carrying around, and can be enjoyed whenever and however much you like, regardless of the location, such as outings, leisure activities, or desk work at the office. We developed this mini size with the desire to have people easily enjoy the traditional taste that has been loved for many years, tailored to more diverse lifestyles. In recent years, in the eating scene of snacks, the need for "bite-sized" and "convenience regardless of location" has rapidly increased. Therefore, by offering the "Mini Tabekko Dobutsu" that achieves both ease of eating and satisfaction to trend-sensitive consumers using convenience stores and office workers seeking refreshment during busy intervals, we will provide a new eating experience for the brand. ◆ Mini Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor Release Date: Monday, April 20, 2026 Price: 160 yen (excluding tax) Content: 40g *Sold for a limited time at convenience stores nationwide. *Some stores may not carry the product. Sales will end as soon as the product runs out. *The product does not necessarily contain all 46 shapes. ■ About "Tabekko Dobutsu" Tabekko Dobutsu is a long-selling product released in 1978. It aims to have people enjoy eating while learning as a "parent-child communication biscuit." "Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor" features 46 types of animal-shaped biscuits with the name of each animal printed in English. The package contains various entertainment and educational contents, and the English and Japanese names of the animals are written on the back, so you can learn visually while eating the biscuits. Currently, it is well received by people of all ages in a variety of ways, including sweets, character merchandise sales, limited-time events, POP UP SHOPs, and movie releases. Brand site: https://ginbis.co.jp/product/asparagusbiscuit/ *The product does not necessarily contain all 46 shapes. ■ Company Profile Ginbis Co., Ltd. - Representative: Shuji Miyamoto, President and Representative Director - Established: May 5, 1930 - Business content: Manufacture and sales of biscuits, cookies, crackers, chocolates, snacks, overseas business expansion, licensing business expansion - URL: http://www.ginbis.co.jp - PR: With the slogan "Dreams in Sweets!", we make products loved around the world every day. Since its foundation, Ginbis has consistently stuck to "baked goods." Biscuits and non-fried snacks are realized with the artisan skills cultivated by traditional craftsmen over a long history, and we have polished the technology to bake them with exquisite heat control. Ginbis's efforts are not just about technology. Based on the philosophy of "Dreams in Sweets!", we are also particular about the shape so that you can eat them deliciously and happily. Asparagus, Tabekko Dobutsu, Shimi Choco Corn, etc., all have carefully selected shapes, and we devise ways to make them easy for customers to pick up and enjoy visually.