All articles by Mohamed Dabo

Mohamed Dabo

Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.

Where investors see opportunity as packaging VC funding slows

Packaging venture capital (VC) investment declined in the second quarter of 2026, but the sector's fall in funding value was…
UK Plastic Packaging Tax under scrutiny as taxable packaging volumes fall

The UK Government is assessing the impact of the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) as the latest HM Revenue & Customs…
Ethical consumption drives demand for reusable and refillable packaging

Consumer demand for reusable and refillable packaging is being shaped by a combination of sustainability, value and convenience, according to…
HMRC: UK recycled-content packaging up 17% since plastic tax began

HMRC data show packaging meeting the UK's 30% recycled-content threshold remained 17% above 2022–23 levels in 2025–26, while taxable plastic…
North American containerboard prices rise as capacity cuts tighten supply

PCA has proposed a $140-per-ton increase as capacity cuts tighten North American containerboard supply despite subdued corrugated box demand. North…

On-the-go consumption drives demand for smaller, portable packaging

Changing work, household and eating patterns are boosting demand for portable and single-serve packs while increasing pressure to limit packaging…
Plastic isn’t disappearing, but it is being re-engineered

Mono-PE and mono-PP structures are being developed to make flexible packaging more compatible with mechanical recycling. But replicating the performance…
Circular packaging’s next frontier is the system around the pack

GlobalData research suggests circular packaging will increasingly depend on infrastructure, return systems and consumer participation as well as pack design.…
HMRC sets out new rules for chemically recycled plastic from 2027

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has set out new rules explaining how chemically recycled plastic can count towards the recycled-content…
How barrier coatings are expanding the potential of paper packaging

Water-based, bio-based and speciality barrier coatings are helping paper packaging move into applications once dominated by plastic, but performance, machinability…