Forest Village Candy — Bamboo Shoot & Mushroom Shapes
- Myungjun Kim
- Oct 16
- 2 min read
A whimsical, nature-inspired hard candy line featuring bamboo-shoot and mushroom silhouettes. Designed for impulse racks and seasonal displays, the Forest Village series pairs bright fruit flavors with collectible shapes that parents and kids notice at checkout. Customizable flavors and packaging (hang bag, jar, or display box) make it a flexible addition for convenience, gift, and novelty channels.
Why it sells
Eye-catching shapes (bamboo & mushroom) → instant shelf pop for POS/impulse
Family-friendly fruit flavors; clear window or jar options to showcase shapes
Private label & seasonal colorways available (spring, fall, holiday)
Low-MOQ pilot (one-box) to test velocity before wider rollout
Recommended placements Checkout endcaps · Seasonal/harvest tables · Gift/novelty gondolas · Party favors
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Spec (for buyers)
Product type: hard jelly (shaped)
Shapes: Bamboo shoot, Mushroom (mixed or single-shape pack)
Flavor options: Strawberry / Apple / Grape / Mango / Pineapple (customizable)
Piece size / wt.: ~2–3 cm / ~4–6 g (TBD by factory spec)
Pack sizes: 80–120 g hang bag; 200–300 g PET jar; display box (individually wrapped)
Case pack: 12–24 units/case (per pack type)
Shelf life: 12–18 months (ambient, cool & dry)
Allergens: None typically present; made in facility handling milk/soy (confirm on COA)
Certs/Docs: COA, ingredient list, Nutrition Facts (US), UPC/GS1, MSDS on request
Compliance: FDA labeling (21 CFR), CA Prop 65 review if colorants used, kid-safe wrapping
Country of origin: KR/CN (factory-dependent)
HS code (ref.): 1704.90 (sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa)
MOQ: From one-box pilot; standard runs typically 3,000–5,000 bags (or equivalent)
Lead time: Pilot 2–4 wks ex-factory; repeat 4–6 wks; DDP options available
> Customization: flavor mix, color set, pack artwork (PL/brand), window die-cut (mushroom), seasonal sticker/tag, counter display.
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Label & QC checklist (quick)
GS1/UPC on each sellable unit
English Nutrition Facts, ingredients (descending), net wt. (US oz & g), allergen statement
Origin (Made in …), importer/distributor line, lot & date coding (YYMMDD or MM/DD/YY)
AQL 2.5 general inspection; weight & seal checks; drop test for jars/cartons
Transit tests for heat/humidity if summer shipping








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