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…
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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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…
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The packaging mistakes that now cost more
Packaging design is no longer judged only on cost, performance and appearance. Across many markets, it now has a direct…
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The business case for accessible packaging
Accessible packaging has moved from the margins of product development to the mainstream of business strategy. What was once viewed…
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Packaging patents reveal where innovation is really happening
The companies shaping the future of sustainable packaging are becoming easier to identify, thanks to patent activity. New research from…
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The next generation of pharmaceutical blister packs
Pharmaceutical blister packs are no longer just designed to protect medicines. A new generation of smart blister packs is turning…