October 31, 2024--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--In Japan, gum was the most popular snack until 2021, but sales dropped significantly as the coronavirus spread and people working in offices decreased significantly. At that time, gummy candy replaced gum and created a new trend.

Originally a snack popular with children, gummy candy's unique texture and numerous flavors made it a snack loved by many people of all ages and generations.