Popular Gummy Candy Brands of Global Market

Gummy Candy, with its bouncy texture, rich flavors and diverse shapes, has become one of the favorite snack foods for consumers worldwide. Different brands have their own unique features in terms of formula, shape, taste and innovation. This article will review several globally renowned gummy candy brands, introduce their differences and highlights.

Haribo – The originator of gummy candy

Country/Region: Germany

Highlights and differences

• Founded in 1920, it is hailed as the inventor of gummy candy, with its classic product being the Golden Bears gummy candies.
• The product range is extensive, from fruit-flavored bear gummy candies, rubber bugs to sour rings, catering to different tastes.
• The texture is relatively hard and chewy, with a certain degree of chewing resistance, making it suitable for consumers who enjoy a chewy feel.
• The brand has a strong influence, with bright and vivid packaging colors that are full of childlike fun.

Trolli – Master of shape and flavor creativity

Country/Region: Germany

Highlights and differences

• It is renowned for its fun shapes, such as eyeball gummy candy and rubber bug gummy candy, and is deeply loved by young consumers.
• Sour gummy candies and double-layered filled gummy candies are its distinctive features, with a stimulating and novel taste.
• Focusing on “playful” snacks, the advertising style is funny and interesting, attracting the Z-generation.
• The brightly colored gradient gummy candies have great value for photo sharing on social media.

Albanese – The representative of the American style with a delicate texture

Country/Region: United States

Highlights and differences

• With the slogan “The world’s most delicious bear gummy candy”, it emphasizes the content of fruit juice and natural spices.
• It has a softer and smoother texture, making it suitable for consumers who prefer a melt-in-your-mouth taste.
• It offers up to 12 kinds of fruit flavors, with pure taste and crystal clear color.
• It is sold by major American retailers such as Costco and Walmart.

Kasugai (Spring Well) – Japanese-style gummy candies

Country/Region: Japan

Highlights and differences

• Integrate traditional Japanese fruit and dessert flavors into gummy candy, such as white peach, grape, matcha and other flavors.
• The texture is chewy, delicate and has a relatively low sweetness, which is more in line with the taste of Asians.
• The outer packaging of the product is simple and refreshing, emphasizing a sense of quality and gift box design.
• Emphasize the healthy concept of genuine juice and low additives.

LeChao – An expert in innovative 3D/4D gummy candies

Country/Region: China

Highlights and differences

• Focusing on the research and development of 3D/4D gummy candies, with realistic shapes such as fruits, animals, and vehicles, they are suitable for the high-end snack and gift markets.
• We offer customized services and can create exclusive styles and flavors for brands, retailers and events.
• The product has a moderately soft and chewy texture, a rich fruity flavor, and a bright color, offering a dual enjoyment for both the eyes and the taste buds.
• It is exported to markets such as Europe, America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and has a strict food safety certification system (such as HACCP, ISO and FDA).
• Support OEM/ODM, providing one-stop services from formula research and development, mold design to packaging production.

Conclusion

The global gummy market is a riot of colors. Haribo’s classic style, Trolli’s creativity, Albanese’s delicacy, and Kasugai’s Japanese flavor all hold significant positions in their respective niche markets. LeChao from China is becoming a trusted partner for international B2B buyers by virtue of its innovative 3D/4D gummy capabilities, high-end customized services and strict quality system.

As an innovative gummy candy manufacturer in China, LeChao is committed to bringing 3D/4D gummy candies to the international stage. It not only constantly breaks through in shape and taste, but also provides flexible OEM/ODM cooperation solutions for global B2B customers. Whether you are a wholesaler, brand owner, retailer or gift company, LeChao can create gummy products that are both creative and of high quality for you, allowing your brand to stand out in the highly competitive snack market.

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