8th Year Since Launch! Long-Loved "Pine Ame Sour" - The Familiar "Pine Ame" Returns as an Alcoholic Beverage!

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) will pre-release "Pine Ame Sour," a collaboration with Pine Co., Ltd. (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)'s "Pine Ame," at some convenience stores nationwide starting April 21 (Tuesday). From the "Collaboration Chuhai Series" that delivers "excitement" and "nostalgia" to adults, we will release "Pine Ame Sour," a collaboration product with "Pine Ame," which has been loved by a wide range of generations for many years. "Pine Ame" was commercialized in 1951 to allow a wide range of consumers to enjoy the taste, shape, and deliciousness of pineapple canned goods, which were a luxury item at the time, by reproducing them as candy. Even after more than 75 years since its launch, Pine Ame remains a long-selling product. Pine Co., Ltd. is actively engaged in collaborations with different industries derived from candy. Pine Ame Sour is celebrating its 8th year since its launch this year, thanks to its popularity! It was launched in 2019 and is released annually as a summer-limited product. ● Taste made with plum wine and pineapple juice The alcohol base for the taste uses authentic plum wine made from 100% Nanko plums from Wakayama Prefecture. By adding pineapple juice to the plum wine, we reproduce the sweet and sour, juicy taste and three-dimensional flavor of Pine Ame. ● Uses two types of pineapple flavors Two types of flavors are blended to reproduce the aroma of Pine Ame. ① 'A matured aroma with a faint sweet scent' ② 'A sweet and sour aroma similar to yogurt' By combining these with the complex sweetness and gentle acidity of plum wine, we have reproduced the fruity and rich aroma of Pine Ame. ● Product Name: Pine Ame Sour ● Pre-release Date: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday) ● Alcohol Content: 4% ● Volume: 350ml ● Suggested Retail Price: OPEN *Nationwide release is scheduled for June 9, 2026 (Tuesday).