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Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing

Japanese antitrust regulators raided ice cream manufacturers on suspicion of price-fixing collusion.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 18:58 UTC
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Japanese antitrust authorities have raided several major ice cream manufacturers on suspicion of forming a price-fixing cartel. The investigation targets alleged collusion to artificially inflate prices, affecting consumers amid record-breaking summer heat. Regulators are examining business records and conducting interviews to determine the extent of the coordination. The crackdown underscores Japan's commitment to enforcing competition laws in consumer markets.
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