Nestle Japan building new plant to meet exotic Kit Kat demand
It will start operating a second factory in Himeji solely for making upscale, pricier versions of the snack
Tokyo
WASABI, green tea and sake aren't just foods in Japan, they're also a few of the many versions of Kit Kat offered in the country.
While the wafer-and-chocolate snacks have been available in more than 300 flavours here for more than four decades, recent offerings from custard pudding to ginger have made the nation the go-to destination for picking up odd variations. They're so popular among tourists that Nestle SA is building its first Kit Kat factory in 26 years to meet booming demand.
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