Kochi’s Iconic “Millet Biscuit” Faces Production Halt Amid Global Naphtha Crisis
It was revealed on the 13th that certain products of "Millet Biscuit," a snack widely beloved across Japan as the "soul food" of Kochi Prefecture, have been forced into a production halt due to a severe naphtha shortage. The primary cause is the difficulty in procuring packaging materials, a development that has left fans in dismay. According to information from the manufacturer, Nomura Senmame Kakoten (Kochi City), the current suspension of production and orders targets high-volume and portion-controlled products that require significant packaging material, such as the "Millet Super Big Pack" and the "4-Pack Linked Millet Biscuits." The situation is expected to worsen, with production of additional small-sized packs scheduled to stop on June 1st. In a strange turn of events, while the biscuits themselves can still be manufactured, the plastic bags to hold them simply cannot be secured. Following the news, social media was flooded with mourning c...