Nestlé is to open a second KitKat factory in Japan this summer to strengthen its supply system and respond to overseas demand for flavours such as matcha tea and sake.
The new Himeji plant will provide premium products under the KitKat Chocolatory range as demand from foreign tourists increases.
It was also be used to develop new KitKat products to build on the current line which includes flavours such as purple sweet potato, wasabi and strawberry cheesecake.
The facility will open on 1 August and be supported by a communications campaign within Japan.
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