Calbee Slashes Snack Packaging Colors Due to Raw Material Shortages
Summary
Japan's Calbee will temporarily reduce colors on snack packaging due to raw material shortages caused by the Iran war, affecting 14 products in Japan from May 25.
Key Points
- Calbee is reducing colors in packaging of its main products due to raw material shortages.
- The shortage is caused by disruptions from the Iran war impacting the supply of ink-related raw materials.
- Fourteen products including chips and prawn crackers will feature black and white packaging starting May 25 in Japan.
- Rising naphtha prices, a key ingredient for ink and plastic, have nearly doubled due to the conflict, increasing production costs.
