経済｜ファミマが備蓄米を販売開始 / Economy | FamilyMart Begins Selling Stockpiled Rice

Summary

FamilyMart has announced that it will sell its stockpiled rice, which was procured through a discretionary contract, one day earlier than planned.

The rice will be priced at 360 yen per kilogram, excluding tax, making this the first initiative of its kind among major convenience stores. With rising concerns over the soaring prices of rice, the sale of stockpiled rice is expected to provide consumers with more options.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, did you know that FamilyMart is going to sell emergency rice?
Log: Yeah, I heard about that. It seems like they’re selling 1 kg for 360 yen. This is apparently the first time a major convenience store is trying this.
Chako: Really? With rice prices going up lately, that could be a big help!
Log: Definitely, a lot of people are feeling the pinch from rising rice prices, so selling emergency rice could be a good option.
Navi: I think the sale of emergency rice is a response to consumer needs. There’s especially a growing demand for preparedness against natural disasters.
Chako: I see! It’s important for everyone to be prepared!

Admin’s Note

I believe the news that FamilyMart is starting to sell emergency rice is a very important topic. Especially with rice prices soaring, having access to affordable emergency rice will be a great help for consumers. The demand for emergency rice is also expected to rise as people prepare for potential disasters. I hope this encourages other convenience stores and supermarkets to pursue similar initiatives.