Japanese bento chain to start selling frozen meals for under $2

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Bento chain Hokka-Hokka Tei plans to turn its frozen-versions business a new revenue driver. (Photo by Kenta Ando)

KENTA ANDO, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- The Japanese operator of bento chain Hokka-Hokka Tei plans to start selling frozen boxed meals through retailers as early as 2025 for around 250 yen ($1.75), looking to tap growing demand among busy working families.

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