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finance El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-16

Japanese Potato Chips Face Color Change Due to Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Calbee, Japan's largest potato chip producer, announced a change in its packaging due to a crisis stemming from the Strait of Hormuz situation. This international conflict between Iran and the U.S. is impacting global supply chains, even affecting the appearance of snacks.

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