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Iran War Causes Ink Shortage, Japanese Snacks Go Black-and-White
The ongoing conflict in Iran is leading to a depletion in ink supplies and rising prices, prompting some Japanese snack manufacturers to switch to black-and-white packaging. This change reflects the broader impact of geopolitical events on global supply chains.
14 May, 08:49 — 14 May, 16:04
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APVery High110d ago
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply - AP News
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply AP News
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual110d ago
Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices
Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.
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First report: Al Jazeera · 14 May, 08:49|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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