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Starting next week, McDonald’s Japan will offer daigaku imo French fries. Daigaku Imo litterally means “college potato”. It is a popular sweet potato snack with a sweet sauce, and allegedly gets its unusual name from being a hit with cash-strapped
February 09, 2017
McDonald's Japan adds French Fry flavor based on nostalgic student snack
Starting next week, McDonald’s Japan will offer daigaku imo French fries. Daigaku Imo litterally means “college potato”.
It is a popular sweet potato snack with a sweet sauce, and allegedly gets its unusual name from being a hit with cash-strapped students looking for a cheap yet tasty bite.
Calbee is offering a new potato chips concept: 'Wet Potato, Moist Mild Soy Sauce Flavor.' Only available in the Calbee Plus Shops
November 27, 2016
New: 'WET Potato Chips'! In Japan of course...
Snack food company Calbee is playing with fire by expecting people to swallow their new concept potato chips: 'Wet Potato, Moist Mild Soy Sauce Flavor.'
McDonald's Halloween Choco Potato Fries...
October 25, 2016
Halloween Fries by McDonald's Japan, what are they like?
For those who can’t get enough of pumpkin-flavored treats during Halloween, McDonald’s Japan is offering french fries covered in pumpkin and chocolate sauce.
Häagen-Dazs brings back “Murasaki Imo”, or “Purple Potato” ice cream as it was revealed to be the third most loved flavor by fans.
September 08, 2016
Häagen-Dazs brings Purple (Sweet) Potato ice cream back to Japan for a limited time
To welcome autumn this year, the luxurious ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs brings back “Murasaki Imo”, or “Purple Potato” ice cream as it was revealed to be the third most loved flavor by fans.
McDonald's Japan just announced the McChoco Potato, french fries drizzled with two chocolate sauces, a limited time offer available starting January 26
January 21, 2016
McChoco Potato: French Fries drizzled with chocolate sauce at McDonald's Japan
McDonald's Japan just announced the McChoco Potato, french fries drizzled with two chocolate sauces, a limited time offer available starting January 26
KFC Japan stops selling french fries due to crippled potato exports from the US
January 25, 2015
KFC Japan stops selling french fries due to crippled potato exports from the US
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan has stopped selling fries, as industrial disputes that have crimped potato exports from the US took another bite out of the country's fast food market.
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December 15, 2014
McDonalds Japan to only sell small fries
McDonald's Japan is to only sell small portions of fries starting December 17, in response to the french fry shortage in the country.
Japanese Restaurants Are Airlifting 200 Tons Of French Fries To Ease A Shortage
December 10, 2014
Japanese Restaurants Are Airlifting 200 Tons Of French Fries To Ease A Shortage
Restaurants in Japan are rushing to secure supplies of french fries after shipment delays from the US, with one chain readying to airlift 200 tons of fries.
Global Foodservice Sales Reach US$2.6 Trillion in 2013
December 01, 2014
Global Foodservice Sales Reach US$2.6 Trillion in 2013
Global Foodservice Sales Reach US$2.6 Trillion in 2013
McDonald's Japan to offer purple sweet potato McShake this fall
September 04, 2014
McDonald's Japan to offer purple sweet potato McShake this fall
According to the Japanese food website entabe.jp McDonald's Japan will offer this fall for a limited time a purple sweet potato milkshake.
McDonald's Japan offers free french fries cupholder
April 23, 2013
McDonald's Japan offers free french fries cupholder
McDonald's Japan offers free french fries cupholders.
Japanes Noodle manufacturer launches New Product with US Dehy
March 11, 2013
Japanes Noodle manufacturer launches New Product with US Dehy
Hayashi Seimen, a Nagoya noodle manufacturer, recently launched a noodle made with 5% dehydarted potato.
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