Global Shortage of Squid Pushes up Price of Iconic Squid Products in Japan
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Japan Reports] August 22, 2017
Price of processed squid products on rise in Japan reflecting global raw material price rally.
The price of "Ika-meshi" (processed squid with rice)--a specialty product at Mori Town, Oshima region, southern Hokkaido--was raised from 650 yen to 780 yen from Aug 20th.
The price rise, the first in three years, is ascribed to the soaring raw materials triggered by poor squid harvests around the world.
The product contains two boiled squid with rice stuffed inside.
It attracts popularity nationwide, and has retained the No.1 position for 47 years...
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