Packaging sector sees spin-offs and M&A activity
Corporate restructuring, acquisitions and capacity investment are reshaping packaging businesses as manufacturers balance regional priorities, specialist capabilities and regulatory demands.…
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.
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How intentional drinking could reshape alcohol packaging
GlobalData research points to opportunities for smaller formats, clearer labelling and premium packs tailored to specific occasions as consumers become…
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UK PRN shortage exposes gap between recycling targets and infrastructure
A sharp fall in recorded packaging recycling evidence has raised concerns over compliance costs and the capacity of the UK…
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Packaging EPR: who pays across the fresh produce supply chain?
Packaging EPR is becoming a supply chain cost, not just a compliance obligation. As US states introduce different rules and…
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How cocktail packaging is bringing the bar experience home
GlobalData research highlights how glass serving formats and compact cans can help pre-mixed cocktails combine premium presentation with convenience at…
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UK to exclude pre-consumer plastic from Packaging Tax threshold in 2027
From 1 April 2027, pre-consumer plastic waste will no longer count towards the UK’s 30% recycled-content threshold, while new mass…
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How street food trends are reshaping food packaging
GlobalData research highlights how handheld formats, takeaway collection and more elaborate menus are creating opportunities for packaging suppliers to improve…
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Why mono-material pouches fail on high-speed lines
A packaging line can run reliably with a conventional laminate, then start producing leaking seals, wrinkled film or rejected pouches…
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How packaging design affects recycling and waste-picker livelihoods
Packaging design affects more than whether a used pack is technically recyclable. It can also determine whether recovering the material…
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Packaging costs: how resin, energy and freight affect prices
Raw materials are only part of a packaging quotation. Production, transport, exchange rates and contract terms all influence what buyers…