The California rice is a medium-grain variety cheaper than the Japanese short-grain cultivar, but with a similar taste. Read more
As of the end of June, private-sector rice inventories in the country stood at 1.56 million metric tons, the lowest since comparable data became available in 1999. Read more
In recent weeks, store shelves have often been barren, with many shops displaying signs asking purchasers to stick to one bag per person. Read more
