Shrinking Meat Consumption Driven by Thriftiness, Shift from Beef to Pork and Chicken: Regional Differences in 'Western Beef, Eastern Pork'
Japanese households are reducing meat consumption, shifting demand from expensive beef to more affordable pork and chicken amid rising rice prices and inflation.
"It's Your Fault That Rice Prices Are So High" Continued Harassment Calls, Disposal Company is a Reseller?
A rice procurement company in Akita Prefecture, Japan, has been facing harassment calls blaming them for rising rice prices due to an incident involving unfulfilled rice stock contracts.
Tomato, butter, and rice drive increase, and the basic basket in Campinas has the highest value since July
The cost of the basic food basket in Campinas, Brazil has reached its highest value since July 2025, driven by increases in the prices of tomatoes, butter, and rice.
The Minister Who Has 'Never Bought Rice' Withdraws; Next Steps for Stockpiled Rice Are 'Plentiful'
The Japanese Minister of Agriculture faced backlash for insensitive remarks regarding rice prices and was subsequently removed from office, leading to a shift in policy on stockpiled rice release.
The price of 'branded rice' has started to decline, with acceleration expected in March and May
The price of branded rice has begun to decrease in Japanese supermarkets, possibly due to wholesalers lowering prices to reduce inventory, with expectations of further declines in the coming months.
Unprecedented Increase in Citizen Tax in 'Reiwa Rice Riot' - What the Mayor, a Farmer's Son, Wants to Convey
The city of Fukagawa, known for its rice production, is expecting a 12% increase in citizen tax revenue due to rising rice prices that have improved farmers' incomes.
The price of rice, one of the challenges of the sector, representatives of the chain expose in territorial table
The rice prices represent a significant challenge for the sector, impacting both farmers and small to medium-sized industries.
Rice inter-industry transactions have fallen for three consecutive months, yet still 37% higher than last year
Rice inter-industry transaction prices in Japan have decreased for a third straight month, although they remain significantly higher than last year.
Seven Raises Prices of Hand-Rolled Rice Balls; Tuna Mayo Goes from 178 Yen to 196 Yen
Convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan announced increased prices for some onigiri and bento items, particularly raising the cost of Tuna Mayo onigiri to 196 yen due to higher ingredient costs.
Reducing Rice Cultivation Area by 38,000 Hectares This Year... Introduction of 'Supply Control Rice' System
The South Korean government plans to reduce rice cultivation by approximately 38,000 hectares this year to 640,000 hectares to prevent oversupply and stabilize rice prices.
Rice Prices Surge 18.3% and Instant Noodles 8.2%...Government Cracks Down on Prices in the Shopping Basket
The South Korean government has launched a joint crackdown on unfair trading behaviors affecting consumer goods as prices continue to rise, particularly in essential categories.
Rice prices stop falling and may have already reached their low
Rice prices have stabilized in Brazil as they are no longer declining, indicating a potential recovery despite a slow upward trend, according to the Cepea.
India Effect: rice producers return to red numbers
Argentinian rice producers face uncertainty as international market prices have plummeted, resulting in losses of $200 to $300 per hectare during the harvest season.
The growth in rice exports has decelerated sharply, from a 20% increase to a 3.7% increase due to soaring rice prices
Japan's rice export growth has slowed significantly to a 3.7% increase in 2025, primarily due to rising domestic rice prices making exports less competitive.
Despite a 2% Stabilization in Inflation Rate... Early 21% and Rice Surging 18%
In January, the consumer price inflation rate recorded a 2.0% increase, the lowest in five months, primarily due to stabilizing oil prices, although essential food items like rice, ramen, and eggs saw significant price hikes.
Rice Prices Surge, Debate Dwindles: Experts Urge to Control Rice Prices Over Caviar Tax Cuts
The article discusses the rising prices of rice amid low debate concerning the issue, with experts suggesting that controlling rice prices would be a more effective measure than tax reductions on luxury goods like caviar.
Setsubun's Ehomaki, Price Increased by Over 10% for Two Consecutive Years, Driven by Rising Rice Prices
The average price of Ehomaki during this year's Setsubun season has risen significantly due to soaring rice prices, with a reported increase of 11.7% compared to last year, marking the second consecutive year of prices rising over 10%.
Food prices eased in November 2025 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics reports a slight decrease in food prices for staple items in November 2025, including a 5% year-on-year drop in local rice prices.