Potato News from Japan

Bags of Calbee chips at a supermarket in Tokyo in July 2021.
August 08, 2023

How Asia’s top potato chip maker Calbee dealt with a huge supply shortage

What happens when Asia’s biggest potato chip maker runs out of potatoes? Japanese snack brand Calbee had to learn the hard way.
Koikeya giving snackers a chance to compare chips made from potatoes in 3 Japanese regions
May 29, 2023

Koikeya offers snackers the opportunity to compare chips made from potatoes grown in 3 Japanese regions

Drinks like sake and wine are often appreciated for their regional characteristics that are deeply rooted in the environmental conditions from the crop used. So, why not potato chips too?
Japan’s newest potato chip flavor: Convenience store fried chicken.
November 17, 2022

Japan’s newest potato chip flavor: Convenience store fried chicken

There are all sorts of ways Japanese convenience stores earn the "convenient" part of their name. They’ve got branches all over, for example, so you’re hardly ever more than a short walk away from one.
Individually wrapped potato chips! New genre 'high-density potato chips' dark potatoes anchovy olives
October 09, 2022

Individually wrapped potato chips! New genre 'high-density potato chips' dark potatoes anchovy olives

Koikeya Co., Ltd. launched a new style high-density potato chip 'Dark Potato Anchovy Olive' with a rich sauce on crispy potatoes in Tokyo and the surrounding (Kanto) area, Japan. It will be on sale at all channels and in the Koikeya online shop.
TOMRA 5C Optical sorting machine wins prestigious Japan Food Journal Award
September 19, 2022

TOMRA 5C Optical sorting machine wins prestigious Japan Food Journal Award

Mr. Eizo Oda, Chairman of the Japan Food Distribution Association, presented the prize to TOMRA Processed Food’s Regional Sales Director for the APAC region, Steven Van Geel
Japan’s Top Potato Chip Maker Calbee to Raise Prices Up to 20%
June 23, 2022

Japan's Potato Chip Manufacturer Calbee to Raise Snack Prices Up to 20%

Calbee Inc., Japan’s answer to Frito-Lay with an enormous product line-up ranging from pizza-flavored potato chips to low-carb granola, is raising prices again as companies struggle to absorb costs
Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals
May 16, 2022

Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals

In recent months, Japan has been rocked multiple times by a potato shortage. Some might say "rocked" is too strong a word, but how else can one describe the collective simultaneous rumbling of unsatisfied stomachs across the country
New wet potato chips revolutionize snack industry in Japan
May 03, 2022

New wet potato chips revolutionize snack industry in Japan

Japanese snack companies are always looking for new and exciting ways to tantalize their taste buds. Now, the country’s leading potato chip maker, Calbee, is changing the game entirely by taking the crunch out of their potato chips
McDonald's Japan, Small Fries
December 23, 2021

Only small fries for McDonald's customers in Japan, as floods in Western Canada disrupt supply

Fans of McDonald's Fries in Japan are out of luck next week. The restaurant chain will only offers its small size portions, as flooding in Western Canada and COVID-19 disrupts the global supply chain for 'McDonald's potato'.
Potato chips that do not get your fingers all powdery developed by Calbee and Tokyo Banana
November 11, 2021

Potato chips that do not get your fingers all powdery developed by Calbee and Tokyo Banana

Since the dawn of the potato chip, humanity has struggled to fully control it. Like the Sirens of Anthemoessa, they draw them in with their delicious flavors and crunchy textures
KFC Japan runs out of french fries
October 12, 2021

KFC Japan suspends French fry sales as global logistics breaks down

No doubt the mouths of KFC fans were watering as they made their way to the chain’s branches in Japan last weekend. Unfortunately, many of them had to walk away with less than the full fried satisfaction they’d been hoping when they found out KFC ran out of French fries.
Google hypes the Pixel 6 in Japan with bag of Google Original Potato Chips
September 21, 2021

Google's next flagship product in Japan: potato chips

Google is going all out to advertise its next flagship phone around the world. In Japan, it offered 'Google Original (Potato) Chips' to highlight the new Tensor SoC in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Japanese convenience stores get potato chips designed to be paired with canned chuhai cocktails
August 17, 2021

Japanese convenience stores get potato chips designed to be paired with canned chuhai cocktails

While Japan is home to many great izakaya and other drinking establishments, RTD (ready to drink) canned cocktails are very much a popular way to enjoy a refreshing alcoholic beverage.
NEC and Kagome contribute to the sustainability of farming through enhancing the CropScope agricultural ICT platform
June 07, 2021

NEC and Kagome contribute to the sustainability of farming through enhancing the CropScope agricultural ICT platform

NEC Corporation today announced the enhancement of CropScope, its agricultural ICT platform, which NEC has been operating jointly with Kagome Co, Ltd. since April 2020.
Japanese potato chip Flavor Innovation
April 27, 2021

Mintel discusses Japanese potato chip Flavor Innovation

Looking at the Japanese snack market, Japanese potato chip products are a highly active category. Compared to Chinese potato chip products, Japanese potato chips are worth learning from in terms of flavor selection and dimensions.
Japan Tariff Reductions For US Potatoes - Fries Now Enter Tariff Free
April 17, 2021

Japan Tariff Reductions For US Potatoes - Fries Now Enter Tariff Free

Last week Japan eliminated its remaining 2.1% tariff on US frozen fries (HS 2004.10) as a result of the tariff concessions secured under the US-Japan Trade Agreement.
Pringles Japan Readies 'Texas Ribs' Flavored Chips
March 13, 2021

Pringles Japan Readies 'Texas Ribs' Flavored Chips

With COVID-19 still restricting international travel, Pringles Japan is continuing its 'Passport Flavors' series centered around replicating regional flavors from around the world in 2021.
Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops and butter potato chips perfect for winter snacking
February 12, 2021

Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops and butter potato chips perfect for winter snacking

Are you looking for a tasty snack to go with your beer, sake or Strong Zero this winter season? If you're a seafood-lover, look no further than Calbee's latest entry in their "Otona no Potato Rich" chips geared towards adults.

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