Japan Launches Probe into Suspected Ice Cream Cartel Amid Peak Summer
As Japan prepares for what promises to be another record-breaking summer, the nation’s favorite frozen treats are at the center of a major antitrust investigation. This June 2026, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) launched on-site inspections of six of the country’s largest ice cream manufacturers—including Meiji, Lotte, Morinaga, and Ezaki Glico—on suspicion of forming an illegal price-fixing cartel.
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