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…
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 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…
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Small packaging manufacturers struggle with shifting regional EPR laws
Small packaging manufacturers are finding it harder to keep up with changing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws around the world.…
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What the FDA’s phthalates review means for packaging
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ongoing review of phthalates used in food packaging and other food-contact materials is…
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The new beverage battleground in packaging
Competition in non-alcoholic beverages is moving beyond ingredients and flavour. Packaging formats, sustainability claims and distinctive branding are becoming central…
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The packaging choke points beyond ocean freight
Ocean freight costs remain a key measure of supply chain disruption, yet they no longer tell the whole story for…
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Why plastic-coated paper remains a recycling challenge
Paper packaging has become a symbol of the shift towards more sustainable materials. It is renewable, widely used and, in…
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H1 2026 in global packaging: What it means for H2
The global packaging industry entered 2026 in a more stable position than it had experienced in recent years. Following a…
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Clamshell packaging: the push for safer, sustainable solutions
Hard plastic shells have become a familiar part of modern retail packaging. They protect products, help prevent tampering and allow…
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Barrier coatings may be packaging’s quiet revolution
Water-based barrier coatings are emerging as one of the packaging industry's most important innovations. They offer a practical way to…