A survey by a credit research company found that more than 170 items of food and beverages will be raised in price this month due to the depreciation of the yen and soaring raw material prices.

However, there are already more than 4,000 items scheduled to raise prices next year, and credit research companies say, ``There is a possibility that there will be another rush of price increases next February.''

As of the end of November, Teikoku Databank conducted a survey of 105 major food and beverage manufacturers in Japan, summarizing price increases.



According to this, 175 items of food and beverages will be raised in price this month due to the weak yen and soaring raw material prices.



Specifically, powdered milk for infants, sugar, jelly drinks, etc.



The number of items with price increases by month is the lowest since the beginning of this year.



However, there are already 4,425 items of food and beverages that are scheduled to be raised next year, including those that have been raised again.



In particular, 3269 items are scheduled to be raised in February next year.



Looking at the items whose prices will be raised in detail next year, 2,128 processed foods such as frozen foods and canned seafood will follow, followed by 1,065 seasonings such as soy sauce and dressings, and 1,065 alcoholic beverages such as imported wine and whiskey. ” is 949 items.



The average price increase rate is 17%, which exceeds the average of 14% for this year, and many companies are deciding to raise prices significantly due to the increase in costs due to the depreciation of the yen.



A credit bureau said, ``The number of companies announcing price hikes at the beginning of the year is expected to increase, and the number of items with price hikes is expected to increase further. I'm talking to