TOKYO, Apr 23 (News On Japan) - Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan has announced it will raise prices on 217 beverage products starting with shipments on October 1st.
The price of a 500-milliliter bottle of Coca-Cola, currently set at 180 yen before tax, will increase by 20 yen to 200 yen. The company cited soaring raw material costs as a primary factor behind the decision.
Source: TBS
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