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May 24, 2026
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From Diet Coke to helium and snack pack ink, here are 5 shortages caused by the Iran war
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Japan's leading potato chip maker is swapping its vibrant signature packaging for black and white. PHOTO BY KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Article content The ripple effect of the Iran war has moved beyond oil markets and has now reached everyday consumer goods. The nearly three-month war has triggered shortages affecting smartphones, snack packaging and restaurant kitchens. From monochrome potato chip bags to “Diet Coke parties,” here are five ways the conflict in the Middle East is wreaking havoc on global supply chains. Article content Article content 1. SNACK PACK INK Article content A…
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