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naphtha-shortage
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world39 days ago
Calbee Changes to Black-and-White Packaging Due to Ink Shortage
Calbee Inc. will begin using monochromatic packaging for 14 snack products starting May 25 as the Iran war disrupts naphtha supplies needed for colored printing inks. The Tokyo-based company, Japan's largest snack maker, said the contents of its potato chips, shrimp crackers and…
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japantimes.co.jpworld53 days ago
Japan Faces Naphtha Shortages from Strait of Hormuz Disruptions, Impacting Food Packaging Costs by 2026
Food and drink prices in Japan are poised to increase as early as summer 2026 due to disruptions in naphtha supply caused by a two-month-old war in the Middle East. Suppliers of plastic packaging are demanding higher prices, affecting small and mid-size food manufacturers. Recent…