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Glut of cheap Russian crab delights Japanese traders

A glut of imported king and snow crab has sent prices plunging in Japan, allowing retailers to heavily promote the crustacean to boost year-end sales

By Masahiko Takeuchi | Jan. 15, 2024 16:59 GMT
A mock snow crab above a restaurant entrance in Japan. Credit: robbin lee/Shutterstock.com
A mock snow crab above a restaurant entrance in Japan. Credit: robbin lee/Shutterstock.com
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