Kameda Seika turns to spicier snacks as recipe for Indian success

Japan's favorite rice cracker maker 'localizes' flavors as part of global expansion

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Kameda Seika's early efforts to sell its rice crackers in India were complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced stores to close. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

SAYAN CHAKRABORTY, Nikkei staff writer

BENGALURU -- Japanese rice cracker maker Kameda Seika is working on a business turnaround in India, hoping that greater use of chili, garlic and other "localized" flavors will help it win over affluent consumers in the world's most populous country.

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