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.

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…
What businesses get wrong about sustainable packaging

Sustainable packaging has become a major business priority across the global packaging industry. Brands, retailers, and manufacturers are under pressure…

Durability becomes key issue for reusable packaging

Durability is emerging as one of the biggest concerns in reusable packaging as new research questions whether many reusable containers…
India’s Diet Coke shortage sparks can supply fears

A shortage of Diet Coke in India is drawing attention to growing pressure on the global aluminium can supply chain,…
UN and packaging groups join forces to cut food waste

The global packaging industry is strengthening efforts to reduce food waste after the SAVE FOOD Initiative confirmed a new partnership…
Operational inefficiencies weigh on packaging industry output

Machine downtime, labour shortages and production bottlenecks are continuing to limit output across the global packaging industry, with manufacturers reporting…
Strait of Hormuz crisis drives up plastic packaging costs

Plastic packaging costs are rising sharply across global supply chains as the Iran-related conflict continues to disrupt shipping routes and…