The Japan TimesMar 18
In one of the first tangible effects of the global oil shock on Japan, Yamayoshi Seika has suspended production of its flagship Wasabeef potato chips due to difficulty procuring heavy oil used in manufacturing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/18/japan-wasabeef-potato-chips-on-pause/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #iran #japaneseeconomy #oil
Hormuz crisis takes a bite out of Japan’s potato chips supply

Snack maker Yamayoshi Seika has stopped producing six items — including its flagship Wasabeef potato chips — due to difficulty procuring heavy oil used in manufacturing.

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@thejapantimes Of all the food shortages possible, this wasn’t the first to jump to mind !
Mar 18 at 9:55amWeb