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.

Bio-based packaging goes mainstream

Packaging is changing in a quiet but important way. Across factories, design studios and supply chains, companies are replacing fossil-based…
Why consumers are turning to packaging for trusted information

Consumers are relying on packaging for more than product protection and brand recognition. New GlobalData research shows that packaging is…
Smart QR codes can now be added to any packaging

Consumers are relying on packaging for more than product protection and brand recognition. New GlobalData research shows that packaging is…
German survey exposes packaging recycling misconceptions

Most German consumers support sustainable packaging, but many do not understand how well the country's recycling system performs, according to…
Operational costs erode confidence in France’s cardboard sector

Confidence in France’s cardboard and stationery industry has weakened, as manufacturers face a difficult mix of rising costs, transport pressures…

One pack no longer fits every generation

Packaging design is becoming more targeted as brands respond to increasingly diverse consumer demographics. According to GlobalData’s latest research, demographic…
Vietnam reviews EPR rules amid recycling concerns

Vietnam is reassessing its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework as regulators look to close gaps between policy intent and real-world…
Chile raises the bar on packaging compliance

Chile is stepping up enforcement of its packaging laws, signalling that compliance is becoming just as important as sustainable packaging…
Overseas manufacturers face new China packaging rules

China is tightening its rules on imported food packaging in 2026 under GAC Decree 280 and supporting measures in GAC…
Packaging’s regulatory tsunami

Packaging regulation is moving from a compliance issue to a core business priority, forcing companies to rethink investment plans, material…