Snack giant makes mono move due to Middle East conflict

Calbee announced a temporary revision of packaging specifications for some products in response to supply instability affecting raw materials due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Toyo Ink plans to increase prices for its inks and adhesives by over 20% due to restrictions on crude oil and naphtha supplies. The British Coatings Federation reported that the Middle East situation is impacting raw material supply and driving up prices.