date:Mar 04, 2019
The prices of food products including ice cream and fish paste will rise from Friday due to an increase in distribution and ingredient costs. In April, dairy products such as milk and yogurt as well as large bottled beverages will also cost more.
The price hikes precede the 10% consumption tax hike in October and will likely affect families household spending.
Meiji, the confectionery and dairy product manufacturer, will increase the prices of 23 products, including its Essel Super Cup series,