The shift is tied to shortages of naphtha, an oil-derived chemical used in manufacturing printing ink and packaging materials. Japan relies on imports from the Middle East for about 40 per cent of its naphtha consumption.

Iran conflict triggers ink shortage as Japanese snack giant switches to black-and-white packaging

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Iran conflict triggers ink shortage as Japanese snack giant switches to black-and-white packaging