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TikTok fuels Japanese milk bread craze in UK
Published Sunday, August 9, 2026 · Updated August 9
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Searches for "Japanese milk buns" on Waitrose's website have risen by 617% over the past month, while sales are up 27% over the same period.
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- The Guardian
The article highlights how social media, particularly TikTok, is a powerful driver of food trends, bringing international cuisines like Japanese milk bread into mainstream UK culture.
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