Editing Pocky (section)

==World distribution==
[[File:Pocky logo.png|thumb|right|180px|Pocky logo]]

Pocky is a very popular treat in Japan, especially among teenagers.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} In bars, it is sometimes served with a glass of ice water or milk.
<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-pocky.htm|title=What is Pocky? (with pictures)|website=wisegeek.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429155112/http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-pocky.htm|archive-date=2013-04-29}}</ref> It also has a significant presence in other [[Asia]]n countries, such as [[China]], [[South Korea]], [[Thailand]], [[Indonesia]], the [[Philippines]], [[Laos]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Taiwan]], [[India]], [[Burma]], [[Brunei]] and [[Vietnam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thaiglico.com/en/glico_thailand_history |title=Glico Glico Thailand History |access-date=2015-05-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132350/http://www.thaiglico.com/en/glico_thailand_history |archive-date=2015-05-22 }}</ref> In Malaysia, Pocky was sold under the name "Rocky" for five decades. It was rebranded under the name "Pocky" in 2014, along with a new package design and slogan. Commercials  featuring Malaysian singer [[Yuna (singer)|Yuna]], also began to air in 2015 in order to give brand recognition and a sales boost.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/japans-ezaki-glico-aims-to-conquer-world-with-pocky-stick-snacks |title=Japan's Ezaki Glico aims to conquer world with Pocky stick snacks - the Malaysian Insider |access-date=2015-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108170003/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/japans-ezaki-glico-aims-to-conquer-world-with-pocky-stick-snacks |archive-date=2015-01-08 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.penanglang.my/?p=6267 |title=Rocky has became Pocky - Penang Lang |website=en.penanglang.my |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092133/http://en.penanglang.my/?p=6267 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:Mikado.png|thumb|120px|left|Mikado ([[United Kingdom]])]]

In [[Europe]], Pocky is produced under license by [[Mondelēz International]] and sold under the name "'''Mikado'''" in [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Italy]], [[Ireland]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Spain]], [[Switzerland]], the [[Netherlands]] and the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pocky.glico.com/world/mikado.html|title=Welcome to EZAKI GLICO Pocky|website=glico.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714125936/http://pocky.glico.com/world/mikado.html|archive-date=2014-07-14}}</ref> "Mikado" can be found at most supermarkets{{citation needed|date=October 2012}} and many international food stores.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}

In the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], Pocky can be found in [[Asian supermarket]]s and the international section of most large supermarkets; such retailers include [[Cost Plus World Market|World Market]], [[H-E-B]], [[Wegmans]], [[Kroger]], [[Jungle Jim's International Market]], [[Costco]], [[Walmart]] (in the Asian foods aisle), some [[Target Corporation|Target]] stores, some [[Walgreens]], [[Meijer]], [[Fiesta Mart|Fiesta]], [[Barnes & Noble]], and [[anime convention]] dealers' rooms. In the United States, Pocky is marketed both by [[Lefèvre-Utile|LU]] (in chocolate and [[peanut butter]] flavors), and by Ezaki Glico's American division, Ezaki Glico USA Corporation (in chocolate and strawberry flavors).{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}

In [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], it is usually sold in Asian convenience markets, along with other Asian foods and products. Like the [[United States]] and [[Canada]] these are also widely available in the international sections on the Asian food aisles of most supermarket chains. Specialty importers also exist in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}

In [[Turkey]], Pocky is produced by [[Ülker]] and Şölen, under Biskrem Bi'stik and Biscolata Stix name.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}

In 2020, Pocky was certified by Guinness World Records as the "largest chocolate-coated biscuit brand" after hitting over 500 million dollars in sales in the past year. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Glico Co., Ltd. |first1=Ezaki |title=Pocky Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS(TM) as the World's Best-selling Chocolate-Coated Biscuit Brand (*) Bringing Smiles to the World During the Fifth Annual "Pocky day" Global Campaign to Get Underway on Oct. 11 |url=https://www.glico.com/sg/article/Pockyday2020_Guinness/ |website=glico.com |publisher=Glico |access-date=13 October 2020}}</ref>