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Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing

Japanese authorities raid major ice cream companies over alleged cartel pricing amid record summer heat.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 08:39 UTC
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Japanese regulators have launched an investigation into several major ice cream manufacturers on suspicion of forming a price-fixing cartel. The raids come as Japan experiences record-breaking summer temperatures, driving up demand for frozen treats. The probe targets alleged collusion to artificially inflate prices, potentially affecting consumers across the country.
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