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2024 Nourish Awards Winner in 3 Categories

We’re thrilled to announce that our Issei Mochi Gummies flavors in Sour Watermelon, Tangerine, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry are winners in the 2024 Nourish Awards in three separate categories!...

The Candy Shop is Open! 🍡✨

We’re excited to introduce our newest feature: Build Your Own Box – where you get to craft the perfect collection of soft, chewy goodness! Mix and match from 2 to 6 flavors and craft a box that’s u...

Issei Mochi Gummies Celebrates Two Years!

Dear Issei Family, Today, we’re celebrating our 2nd birthday, and our hearts are bursting with gratitude and joy! Two years ago, Issei was just a dream born in my kitchen. Frustrated with the art...

Find Us on Weee!

🛒 📦 Weee! Here we come! You can now find Issei Mochi Gummies at America’s largest online Asian supermarket, Weee!

Launch at POD Foods

We are so excited to launch at POD Foods! Find our top selling flavors on the platform today.Thank you to the Team at Pod Foods!

Finalist for Startup CPG Shelfie Award

  Exciting news! Issei Mochi Gummies was just named a finalist in the Candy Category for Startup CPG Shelfie Award 2024 for Strawberry Mochi Gummies.  Thank you Startup CPG for the recognition!   S...

Mika Shino Featured Live on CNN

"There's a lack of diversity & a lack of inclusion in terms of global flavors, global textures and I really wanted to contribute to that." Mika Shino, founder of Issei Mochi Gummies on the swee...

Issei Founder Mika Shino will be speaking at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival

So excited to announce that our founder Mika Shino will be speaking at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival in September in NYC!Speakers include Jose Andres, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ryan Reynolds, Pat Mc...

Introducing our Juiciest Flavor Yet...Peach!

Introducing our newest flavor just in time for summer: Peach Issei Mochi Gummies! As the summer sun ripens the juiciest peaches, we've captured their essence in our soft, chewy gummies, making them...