The rise of packaging designed around mood rather than function
Packaging in household care and laundry is being asked to do something very different from a decade ago. Instead of…
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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Packaging patents: key innovations to watch
The packaging industry in 2026 is changing faster than at any point in the past decade. Patent filings across major…
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The hidden environmental cost of “shipping air” in packaging
E-commerce growth has reshaped global logistics, but it has also created a less visible problem: much of what is transported…
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Packaging acts as a macro signal for global markets
Packaging materials are increasingly being used as a real-time indicator of global economic conditions, with recent GlobalData analysis showing how…
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Tesco packaging rules tighten as recycling push enters final phase
Tesco has raised packaging standards for suppliers as it moves deeper into its long-term drive to make own-brand packaging widely…
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Food packaging shifts toward AI and real-time monitoring
The global food packaging industry is undergoing a shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time monitoring systems, as new research…
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The hidden role of oil in packaging inflation
Packaging inflation is increasingly being driven by oil, even in markets where packaging demand remains relatively stable. Rising crude prices…
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How brands are tackling packaging decarbonisation and reuse
Packaging is under pressure. Companies are being asked to cut carbon emissions, reduce waste, and redesign how packaging works across…
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The growing problem of invisible packaging waste
Online shopping has changed how goods move around the world. It has also changed something less obvious: how packaging is…
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Packaging’s funding divide: scale wins, smaller players struggle
Large packaging companies and well-funded scale-ups are attracting most of the sector’s investment capital, while smaller innovators face a more…