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Japanese Snack Packages Turn Monochrome Due To Iran War

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Updated May 13

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Japanese snack company Calbee Inc. is changing the packaging of 14 products to a monochrome design, limiting ink colors to two, starting May 25. This decision is attributed to the impact of the Iran war on global supply chains for oil-derived products, which affects ink availability and cost.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Calbee Inc. will change the packaging on 14 products to black-and-white starting May 25, limiting ink colors to just two.

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    The article frames the packaging change as a direct consequence of broader geopolitical events, specifically the war in Iran and its impact on global supply chains for oil-derived products.

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