What is the true reason working women snack at the office?

According to a survey, over 70% of women snack not just to satisfy hunger, but for mental management, such as refreshing themselves and relieving stress during work breaks.

What is the relationship between stress and snacking?

Approximately 69.0% of women reported that they feel like snacking when stressed, and more than half (51.0%) feel that snacking temporarily reduces their stress.

What feelings do working women have towards snacking?

Over 60% of women (65.2%) feel guilty after snacking, but more than half (56.4%) are willing to snack positively if the snacks have added value such as skincare or mental care benefits.

What is Kaneka's proposed new stress care habit?

Kaneka suggests using the functional food 'My Power® Kaneka Q10® Fruit Gummies' to upgrade snacking from just satisfying hunger to a smart stress care habit.

What are the features of 'Kaneka Q10® Fruit Gummies'?

They contain reduced coenzyme Q10 to help reduce temporary stress during work. They have a smart shape that doesn't get your hands dirty and can be eaten in one bite, with a two-layer texture featuring a fruit jelly center.

[Survey on Working Women] Office Snacking: 'Mental Management' Over 'Hunger'; 70% Use Snacks for Stress Relief and Refreshment

Published May 21, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 7:38 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Kaneka Corporation surveyed 500 working women, finding that office snacking is primarily for 'mental management' rather than just hunger. In response, they introduced 'Kaneka Q10 Fruit Gummies,' a functional food product designed to reduce temporary stress.

Kaneka Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiko Fujii) conducted a survey on 500 working women aged 20-40, focusing on the mental fatigue associated with the changing season. The survey revealed that the true reason working women snack at the office is 'mental management,' rather than the superficial excuse of 'satiating hunger.'

1. 'Front' vs. 'Real' Reasons for Snacking: Over 70% Snack for Mental Management While the most common 'stated' reason for snacking at work is 'satiating hunger' (57.6%), the 'real' reasons are 'refreshment between work' (41.0%) and 'stress relief' (20.6%). Combined, 72.0% snack for 'mental management,' highlighting that desk-side snacking is a crucial management behavior for mental stability.

2. Snacking Driven by Stress: 70% Feel the Urge Approximately 70% (69.0%) stated they feel the urge to snack when stressed, and over half (51.0%) feel that snacking provides temporary stress relief.

3. Expectations for Functional Snacks Currently, over 60% (65.2%) of working women feel guilty about snacking at work. However, if the snack offers value such as 'mental or skin care,' over half (56.4%) would prefer to eat them positively without guilt.

Functional Gummies for Stress Management 'Kaneka Q10 Fruit Gummies' are a new functional food designed to upgrade snacking from simple hunger relief to smart 'stress care' for busy working women.

### Three Key Support Points - **Reduces temporary stress with 'Ubiquinol (Reduced Coenzyme Q10)'**: Formulated with Kaneka's proprietary ingredient, a cell energy source. - **Smart snacking without getting hands dirty**: Designed for easy, mess-free consumption, allowing efficient care while working. - **Two-layer luxury texture with concentrated fruit freshness**: A soft gummy shell enveloping a juicy fruit jelly, available in four flavors: Juicy Peach, Shine Muscat, Lemon Soda, and Japanese Pear.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Survey

[Survey on Working Women] Office Snacking: 'Mental Management' Over 'Hunger'; 70% Use Snacks for Stress Relief and Refreshment

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2. Snacking Driven by Stress: 70% Feel the Urge Approximately 70% (69.0%) stated they feel the urge to snack when stressed, and over half (51.0%) feel that snacking provides temporary stress relief.

3. Expectations for Functional Snacks Currently, over 60% (65.2%) of working women feel guilty about snacking at work. However, if the snack offers value such as 'mental or skin care,' over half (56.4%) would prefer to eat them positively without guilt.

Functional Gummies for Stress Management 'Kaneka Q10 Fruit Gummies' are a new functional food designed to upgrade snacking from simple hunger relief to smart 'stress care' for busy working women.

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