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packaging-industry
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world2 hrs agoFraming65Framing risk65/100Rewrite inherits consensus framing of war-driven crisis and lede misdirection; centers on packaging change as symptom of geopolitical drama rather than the substantive naphtha shortage itself.Click to jump to full framing analysis
Calbee Switches 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.comfinance6 days agoDeveloping
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…