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Hokkaido Milk Pudding launches in South Korea before Japan
Japanese dessert maker Andeico is launching its Hokkaido Milk Pudding in South Korea first.
Its domestic importer, Million Dollar Baby, says the pudding will be sold at GS25 convenience stores nationwide.
The product is the third entry in Andeico’s Hokkaido dessert series in South Korea, following Hokkaido cheesecake and chocolate cake introduced last year.
The pudding is made with milk from Hokkaido, a region of Japan.
The importer describes it as having a rich milk flavour and a smooth texture.
Andeico, which makes ice cream, cream puffs, cakes and puddings, is marking its 80th anniversary this year.
The product’s Japanese launch is scheduled after its South Korean debut, though no date for that launch was given.
Andeico’s Hokkaido Milk Pudding is being introduced in South Korea before Japan.
The pudding is being sold at GS25 convenience stores nationwide.
It is the third product in Andeico’s Hokkaido dessert series in South Korea.
The series previously included Hokkaido cheesecake and Hokkaido chocolate cake.
The pudding is made with milk from Hokkaido and is described as having a rich flavor and soft texture.
- Who
- Japanese dessert maker Andeico and its exclusive South Korean importer, Million Dollar Baby.
- What
- Hokkaido Milk Pudding is being sold in South Korea before its release in Japan.
- When
- The South Korean importer announced the product on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- GS25 convenience stores nationwide in South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Andeico introduced Hokkaido cheesecake and Hokkaido chocolate cake in South Korea.
Million Dollar Baby announced that Hokkaido Milk Pudding would be sold at GS25 stores nationwide.
- Product
- Hokkaido Milk Pudding
- South Korean retailer
- GS25
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Milk source
- Hokkaido, Japan
- Series position
- Third Hokkaido dessert product in South Korea
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What people are saying
A product being introduced first in Korea rather than Japan
It features the rich flavor of Hokkaido milk and a soft texture