Nestle Japan, a major food manufacturer headquartered in Kobe, has announced that it will raise the price of products such as "KitKat" and reduce the content from March next year in response to soaring raw material prices.
According to the announcement, the price of 88 beverages, such as stick-type coffee, will be increased by about 10% to 25% from the delivery date of March 1, 2020, and the price of 24 confectionery items, such as "KitKat Mini 3", will be increased by about 9% to 13%. .
The suggested retail price of "KitKat mini 3 pieces" will be from 108 yen to 118 yen including tax.
In addition, the prices of six seasonings, such as bouillon and consommé, will be raised by approximately 7% to 10%.
On the other hand, eight confectionery items such as "KitKat Mini" will be reduced in content while keeping the price unchanged from March 1 next year, and the price will actually be raised.
The company has raised the price of sweets and coffee from January to September this year, and some items will be raised for the second time following the last time.
Reasons for the price increase At the company, the prices of raw materials such as coffee beans, sugar, and wheat remain high, and procurement costs are rising due to the depreciation of the yen. I explain that it is for the sake of
After that, he commented, "I would like to consider the future by looking at raw material prices and exchange rates."