Kinokawa City is working with companies to sell collaborative products using locally produced agricultural products with the aim of increasing brand recognition and developing sales channels. UHA Mikakuto Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Yasumasa Yamada) will launch "Shio Hassaku Ame," a compact candy made with puree from "Kinokawa Hassaku," a brand of hassaku citrus produced in Kinokawa City, which has the largest hassaku production in Japan. The candy will be available at convenience stores nationwide starting July 7, 2026 (Tue). [Product Features] This candy uses puree from "Kinokawa Hassaku" from Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, characterized by its refreshing sourness and a hint of bitterness within its sweetness. It exquisitely balances the unique sweet and sour taste and bitterness of hassaku, offering a refreshing flavor perfect for the hot season. Furthermore, it contains "Auraptene," which is abundant in the peel of hassaku and has been gaining attention in recent years as a beneficial component for comfortably overcoming the heat. It can be enjoyed by a wide range of people as an item for daily refreshment and for energetically getting through the summer. [Product Overview] ◆Product Name: Shio Hassaku Ame ◆Contents: 27g ◆Release Date: Sequentially from July 7, 2026 (Tue) *Release dates may vary by region and store. ◆Sales Location: Pre-sale at convenience stores nationwide *Some stores may not carry the product. ◆Price: Open price Wakayama Prefecture, Kinokawa City Hall, Agriculture, Forestry, Commerce and Industry Department, Commerce and Labor Division TEL: 0736-79-3901 FAX: 0736-79-3928 E-MAIL: k030500-001@city.kinokawa.lg.jp