How four packaging designs became icons
Packaging can do far more than protect a product. The right colour, shape, opening mechanism or material can make a…
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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Why packaging recyclability is becoming a bigger financial risk for producers
Packaging recyclability is becoming a financial consideration for producers as extended producer responsibility (EPR) systems increasingly link packaging waste fees…
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Packaging’s green claims enter the age of proof
For packaging companies, making an environmental claim is increasingly only the first step. The harder question is whether the business…
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Dairy premiumisation puts packaging in focus
GlobalData forecasts dairy value growth will outpace volume growth through 2030, putting greater pressure on packaging to communicate quality, functionality…
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EU packaging rules aim for consistency, but leave small sellers facing complexity
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is creating a more consistent framework, but small businesses selling across borders still…
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Ozempic is shrinking appetites. Will it shrink food packaging too?
Rising GLP-1 use is increasing interest in smaller portions and single-serve foods, but GlobalData research shows standard pack sizes still…
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How recycled food packaging can manage chemical migration
As packaging manufacturers increase recycled content in food-contact applications, controlling chemical migration becomes an important part of ensuring that the…
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Compostable plastics not exempt from UK Plastic Packaging Tax, HMRC confirms
HMRC has told Packaging Gateway that PLA and other compostable plastics can fall within the Plastic Packaging Tax, while EN…
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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…
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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…