Sakiyoken (Nishi-ku, Yokohama) will temporarily suspend sales of its [Fried Rice Bento] (930 yen including tax) from March 2. The company will also change the fried rice recipe for [Yokohama Fried Rice] and other fried rice products.
According to Sakiyoken, there is a shortage of egg ingredients due to the avian influenza outbreak in Japan. Due to the difficulty in securing the necessary amount of egg ingredients, the company will suspend sales of [Fried Rice Bento] for the time being and change the recipe for fried rice products to one with less fried egg and more fried pork and green onions. The company plans to resume sales of the "Fried Rice Bento" as soon as the supply of raw materials for eggs becomes available.
The main products with new recipes include [Yokohama Fried Rice] (690 yen including tax), "Shiomai Fried Rice Bento" (1,200 yen including tax), [At Home Ekiben Series Fried Rice Bento] (650 yen including tax) and [Colorful Side Dishes], Fried Rice and Recommended Gourmet Assortment 《Frozen Delivery》 (6050 yen including tax). The [Ouchi de Ekiben Series Fried Rice Bento] and [Colorful Side Dishes], [Fried Rice and Recommended Gourmet Assortment] 《Frozen Delivery》will gradually be replaced with new recipes.
The affected products are handled by approximately 160 directly managed stores in Kanagawa and Tokyo, consignment stores in train stations, and mail-order sales and delivery services.
Sakiyoken states, "We will continue to do our utmost to provide our products to our customers, and we ask for your understanding in this matter".