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world55 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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rediff.comfinance60 days ago
Shortage of Iran Oil Products Raises Packaging Costs in Asia
A shortage of petrochemical feedstocks from Iran has driven up prices for plastic packaging used in food and medical products across Asia. The disruption stems from an oil crisis in Iran that has reduced supply of key inputs. Higher costs are affecting manufacturers and could rea…