What happened: Japanese snack maker Calbee will temporarily use black and white packaging because ink supplies have been disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in Iran.
Why it matters:
- Supply chain disruptions affect product presentation and manufacturing costs.
- Consumers may notice packaging changes, reflecting wider geopolitical impacts on business.
MNN Take: The closure of a key shipping route has caused shortages in materials like ink, showing how international conflicts can ripple through global trade and everyday products.
Sources: BBC Business