Dried Fruits and Nuts: Evolving into a New Culinary Spotlight Amid Growing Health Consciousness. The demand for healthy ingredients has expanded since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. 2022 to October 2023. The cumulative value point index (PI) for this period...
27 consecutive months of rising prices, without matching wage increases. Source:Consumer price index November 2023 data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and communications in Japan. The comprehensive index, including fresh food reflecting real-life experiences,...
Unveiling Japan’s Confectionery Scene: Is ‘Stealth Price Hiking’ Becoming the Norm? Kanro’s Bold Move: Price Hikes for Candies and Gummies Set to Roll Out from February 25, 2024 On the 25th Dec, Kanro announced upcoming price increases for...
Is that popular item also facing a stealth price hike? Source: Nikkei MJ 20th Dec 2023. Fujiya has announced a price increase for some confectionery products starting April 1, 2024. The price hike ranges from approximately 5% to 12%, attributed to the rising costs of...
In the field of food and everyday goods, the trend of private label (PB) products in large quantities continues unabated. Companies like Aeon and Pan-Pacific International Holdings (HD) are developing products that are two, three, and sometimes even eleven times the...
The global focus on alternative protein products and production technologies is intensifying, driven by the expanding demand for meat and fish due to population growth and economic development in emerging countries, leading to a ‘protein crisis.’ Companies...
