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.

Green transformation sweeps China packaging sector

The China packaging industry is undergoing a clear shift towards sustainability, driven by stricter environmental expectations, changing consumer demand, and…
Labour shortages accelerate packaging automation

Packaging companies around the world are struggling to hire and keep enough workers. Roles in packing, palletising, sorting, and production…
Geopolitics brews risk for tea bags

Global tea bag packaging is facing renewed pressure as geopolitical uncertainty reshapes supply chains, raw material availability and cost stability…
Sustainable packaging has an infrastructure problem

Sustainable packaging is now a core business priority. Brands face pressure from regulators, retailers, investors and consumers to reduce waste…
Packaging investment enters selective capital phase

Packaging investment is showing a clear shift in Q1 2026: deal volumes are falling, but capital is increasingly concentrated in…

The packaging sector’s role in England’s “Simpler Recycling” transition

England’s “Simpler Recycling” reforms are reshaping how packaging is designed, labelled, collected and processed across the country, placing new pressure…
Geopolitics is now a packaging investment variable

Packaging investment is being reshaped by geopolitical risk, according to GlobalData research on packaging deal activity in Q1 2026. The…
FAO flags potential risks in recycled plastic food packaging

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has raised concerns over gaps in how recycled plastics are…
The packaging formats winning over South Korean consumers

South Korea’s packaging industry is shifting towards lightweight, recyclable and convenience-led formats as consumers change the way they buy food,…
Why multi-layer packaging is hard to recycle

Multi-layer packaging recycling challenges are becoming a central issue for brands, converters, and waste processors across global supply chains. As…