Several ice-cream companies are being investigated following record sales during Japan's hottest summers, and after years of near-simultaneous price hikes across the industry.

Several ice-cream companies are being investigated following record sales during Japan's hottest summers, and after years of near-simultaneous price hikes across the industry.

Several ice-cream companies are being investigated following record sales during Japan's hottest summers, and after years of near-simultaneous price hikes across the industry.

Japan's antitrust watchdog searched six major ice cream makers Tuesday on suspicion of colluding to raise suggested retail prices, sources familiar with the matter said. The Japan Fair Trade Commission searched the offices of Meiji Co, Morinaga Milk Industry Co, Lotte Co, Ezaki Glico Co, Morinaga & Co and Akagi…

The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.