Japan faces a severe shortage of plastic bags, trays, and gloves due to disrupted naphtha imports from the Middle East, driven by war in Iran. Production of polyethylene dropped 62%, raising costs and forcing retailers like Calbee and FamilyMart to switch to monochrome packaging.
Japan plastic shortage hits bakeries and stores
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