By Genta Nakanishi ( October 13, 2026, 08:25 GMT | Insight) -- Kadoya Sesame Mills, a major Japanese sesame-oil producer, is challenging the evidentiary basis of four cartel findings by Japan’s competition regulator, arguing that testimony from rival Takemoto Oil & Fat employees is not credible. The watchdog maintains that the testimony supports its findings that the companies coordinated price increases, according to court records reviewed by MLex.Kadoya Sesame Mills, a major Japanese sesame-oil producer, is challenging the evidentiary basis of four cartel findings by Japan's competition regulator, arguing that testimony from rival Takemoto Oil & Fat employees is not credible....
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