matsukiyo LAB's popular "Sugar-Off" series undergoes full renewal; new low-carb beauty snack brand "LOCABOTIER" launched
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. is sequentially renewing its popular matsukiyo LAB "Sustainable Locabo Line" of sugar-off snacks into a new brand called "LOCABOTIER." This new brand will feature beauty ingredients such as Vitamin E, polyphenols, and lactic acid bacteria, in addition to being low in sugar. The renewal aims to combine health and beauty, utilizing selected ingredients like whole grain flour and large nuts, and adopting a matte package design. The company operates over 3,600 drugstores and pharmacies in Japan and 98 overseas (as of end Dec 2025).
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MatsukiyoCocokara & Co., a drugstore and pharmacy operator with over 3,600 stores in Japan (across all 47 prefectures) and 98 overseas (Asia-centric, as of end Dec 2025), is launching a new brand "LOCABOTIER" as a sequential renewal of its matsukiyo LAB "Sustainable Locabo Line," a popular sugar-off series. The "Sustainable Locabo Line" was launched four years prior. The new "LOCABOTIER" brand combines "Locabo" (appropriate sugar intake) and "Beautier" (beauty), aiming for both beauty and health. It emphasizes low-sugar content and beauty enhancement, incorporating ingredients like Vitamin E, polyphenols, and lactic acid bacteria. Products will utilize selected ingredients such as whole grain flour and large nuts, and feature premium, colorful matte packaging.
FAQ
What is the main purpose of the new "LOCABOTIER" brand launched by MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.?
The new "LOCABOTIER" brand aims to promote both beauty and health by combining "Locabo" (appropriate sugar intake) and "Beautier" (beauty), focusing on low-sugar content and beauty enhancement.
What is the relationship between the "LOCABOTIER" brand and the previous "Sustainable Locabo Line"?
The "LOCABOTIER" brand is a sequential renewal of Matsukiyo LAB's popular "Sustainable Locabo Line," which was originally launched four years prior.
What kind of ingredients are incorporated into the products of the new "LOCABOTIER" brand?
The "LOCABOTIER" brand incorporates ingredients such as Vitamin E, polyphenols, and lactic acid bacteria to enhance beauty and health.
What types of ingredients will be used in the products of the "LOCABOTIER" brand?
Products under the "LOCABOTIER" brand will utilize selected ingredients like whole grain flour and large nuts.
What is the target market and scale of MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.'s store network?
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. operates over 3,600 stores in Japan across all 47 prefectures and 98 stores overseas, primarily in Asia, as of the end of December 2025.