Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices
Corroborated by 3 sources from 3 publishers
TL;DR
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink TOKYO -- The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink watch now Some areas of the market feel a little complacent, says Citi's Kate Moor...
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ABC News Money Headlines
https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/japanese-snack-packages-turning-black-white-iran-war-132907000
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ABC News International Headlines
https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/japanese-snack-packages-turning-black-white-iran-war-132906999
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CNBC 15838368
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/13/some-areas-of-the-market-feel-a-little-complacent-says-citis-kate-moore.html
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Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/japanese-snacks-go-black-and-white-why-iran-war-is-driving-up-ink-prices?traffic_source=rss