Famous confection "Unagi pie" stopped production Hamamatsu March 13 17:10 due to new virus
Production of Unagi Pie, a famous confectionery in Hamamatsu, where the traffic of humans has decreased due to the effects of the new coronavirus and the eel culture has been thriving, has been suspended since March 13 due to a sharp drop in sales at stations and other places.
According to Harukado, a confectionery maker in Hamamatsu that manufactures eel pie, sales at stations and expressway stalls for 10 days from this month are the same as last year due to a decrease in tourists. Is about half of that.
For this reason, the manufacturer suspended the operation of factories in the city on the 13th and suspended production for nine days until this month. For the time being, it is said that stock products can be used.
The factory produces 200,000 to 300,000 pies per day and ships them mainly to the Tokai region, but this is the first time production has been suspended due to the spread of infectious diseases in the history of over 130 years since its establishment. is.
"We did not anticipate the effects of the spread of the infection to this extent. We believe that there is no shortage during the suspension because we have sufficient stock to secure the inventory. I would be grateful if you saw the product at the store and would like to consider purchasing it. "
The 150 employees who work at the factory will also be on vacation, but the salary during this time will be paid in full.