In the field of food processing, bear-shaped cookies are highly favored by consumers for their cute appearance. With the diversification of market demand, stuffed bear-shaped cookies have gradually emerged. There are significant differences in the technical difficulty of the machines used in their production lines compared to those of ordinary bear-shaped cookies, and they also exhibit different characteristics in terms of global popularity and entrepreneurial advantages.
It is worth noting that the production line for stuffed bear-shaped cookies adds a complex stuffing process on the basis of the ordinary production line. The stuffing equipment is a crucial part with relatively high technical difficulty. The stuffing machine needs to precisely control the filling amount, filling speed, and filling position of the stuffing material. For example, a common stuffing method is to use a dedicated filling tube to accurately inject the stuffing material (such as chocolate, cream, fruit puree, etc.) into the cookie dough before or after baking.
Popularity of Bear-Shaped Cookies in Various Countries
Asia
In Japan, Meiji bear-shaped cookies have been widely popular since their release in 1979. The cookies feature cute cartoon-style giant pandas performing various actions. Through advanced production lines and processing techniques, the products are exported from the Singapore factory to many countries, including Japan. In the Japanese market, Meiji bear-shaped cookies maintain their high popularity due to their delicate taste, stable quality, and product series tailored to different age groups and consumption scenarios. For example, Meiji sandwich cookies target young consumers, while the Meiji Paradise series is aimed at children.
In China, not only does Meiji bear-shaped cookies have a large number of fans, but in 2019, the topic of "shaking bear-shaped cookies into a ball" on Douyin triggered a craze among tens of millions of netizens and influencers, further enhancing its popularity. Online platforms such as JD.com's self-operated store have received up to 360,000 reviews. In addition, brands like Lotte bear-shaped cookies also hold a certain share in the Chinese market. The cute appearance and diverse flavors of bear-shaped cookies meet the Asian consumers' demand for both the aesthetic appeal and deliciousness of snacks, making them very popular in supermarkets, convenience stores, and online stores.
Europe and America
In countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, bear-shaped cookies are also well-received by consumers. Although there are many local traditional cookie brands, bear-shaped cookies with their unique shapes attract many consumers, especially children, with their fun and playful characteristics. For example, Meiji bear-shaped cookies exported from Singapore stand out on the imported food shelves of local supermarkets. With the increasing frequency of global cultural exchanges, the cute elements of Asian style are gradually accepted by European and American consumers. As a food that combines both deliciousness and fun, bear-shaped cookies are gradually expanding their market share. In some large chain supermarkets, bear-shaped cookies are often placed in prominent positions alongside other popular snacks, and their sales show a steady growth trend.
Both ordinary and stuffed bear-shaped cookies have a wide consumer base in many countries around the world. The cute shapes are naturally attractive to children, while the rich flavors and continuously innovative product forms (such as stuffing) can meet the pursuit of delicious snacks by consumers of different age groups. With the improvement of people's living standards, the consumer demand for snack foods continues to grow, providing a broad market space for starting a business in bear-shaped cookies. Whether in traditional retail channels or emerging e-commerce platforms, there are a large number of potential customers waiting to be tapped.
