Japan food sector grapples with container shortage amid naphtha disruption

Nikkei Asia | April 27, 2026, 6:08 p.m. | Original

TOKYO -- War in the Middle East is directly hitting the business of food and beverage manufacturers in Japan, with a new survey showing that more than 40% of companies have felt the impact of the naphtha shortage.

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