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March 12, 2025
IceDream Global Pvt Ltd to Exhibit at FOODEX JAPAN 2025 – Showcasing Premium Frozen Potato Products
Icedream Global Pvt Ltd, a trusted name in the frozen food industry, is all set to showcase its premium range of frozen potato products at FOODEX JAPAN 2025—one of Asia’s biggest food and beverage trade shows.
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
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'.
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.
December 10, 2020
New coating on McDonald's fries cartons in Japan likely cause flavour complaints
In Japan, McDonald's customers complained about a strange flavour and aroma in their medium-sized French fries. The likely culprit: a new coating on the cardboard packets used for their medium-sized fries. Sponsored Content
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January 13, 2018
Japanese Fast Food Chain puts French Fry Ice Cream Sundaes on the Menu
Japanese Fast food chain 'First Kitchen' launch two types of 'Dessert Potato' nationwide. Both dishes start with French fries with a swirl of Hokkaido dairy-sourced vanilla ice cream finished with two types of toppings...
February 09, 2017
McDonald's Japan adds French Fry flavor based on nostalgic student snack
Starting next week, McDonald’s Japan will offer daigaku imo French fries. Daigaku Imo litterally means “college potato”. It is a popular sweet potato snack with a sweet sauce, and allegedly gets its unusual name from being a hit with cash-strapped students looking for a cheap yet tasty bite.

October 19, 2007
GAIN report: Frozen Potato Products Japan
Japan’s imports of frozen potato products slightly increased by 0.3 percent from 299,400 metric tons in 2006 to 300,270 tons in 2007 (Jul. 06 through Jun. 07). The market has soared to over 300,000 tons that had once fallen in 2003 to 255,165 tons and...
September 24, 2007
Japanese researchers identify ideal frying conditions for crispy, low fat batter.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Technology have studied how the structure of the batter molecules changes during the frying process. They discovered that altering the water content and frying time they were able to create perfect conditions to crea...