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.

PPWR heavy metal rules: What the 100 mg/kg limit means

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has brought a longstanding restriction on heavy metals into a much broader…
AI in packaging: Three applications transforming production

Artificial intelligence is finding practical applications in packaging production, particularly where manufacturers need to improve quality, optimise material use and…
Aluminium’s recycling credentials fail to convince consumers

Consumers see metal packaging as little more sustainable than plastic, despite aluminium's established recycling credentials, according to GlobalData research. Only…
How eco-modulated EPR fees are changing packaging economics

Eco-modulated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees are turning packaging recyclability into a direct financial issue. For high-volume producers, the difference…
The recycling infrastructure disconnect: why design isn’t enough

Packaging design is evolving rapidly, while waste systems do not always develop at the same pace. As producers move towards…

Packaging regulation could create winners and laggards in innovation

Packaging regulation is becoming a competitive test for suppliers as new rules drive investment in recyclable materials, circular packaging and…
Reusable packaging’s biggest hurdle: getting containers back

Reusable packaging is gaining momentum as brands, retailers and policymakers look for ways to reduce single-use waste. But moving beyond…
Why packaging compliance is becoming a data challenge for SMEs

Sustainable packaging continues to drive investment, innovation and product development across the global packaging industry. Yet as packaging regulation becomes…
PFAS bans expose a packaging blind spot

The phase-out of PFAS is forcing the food packaging industry to answer a fundamental question: how can food-contact materials deliver…
Packaging is powering the vitamin boom

Packaging has become a critical enabler of vitamin innovation as brands introduce more convenient, portable and targeted delivery formats to…