The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags

Calbee, a Japanese food giant, is facing shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks. As a result, the company is being forced to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products. The change is due to the impact of the Iran war on the global supply chain, affecting the availability of naphtha. Calbee's iconic snack bags will now lose their usual vibrant colors as a consequence of this shift.

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