TOKYO -- A growing number of ramen purveyors in Japan are being forced to increase prices or go out of business altogether as pork production cuts in Europe drive up the cost of a signature topping.
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The Yamaokaya ramen restaurant chain has raised prices on noodles with chashu roast pork. (Photo by Kyosuke Jinno)
TOKYO -- A growing number of ramen purveyors in Japan are being forced to increase prices or go out of business altogether as pork production cuts in Europe drive up the cost of a signature topping.