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.

Introducing amphorae: antiquity’s packaging

In the ancient world, amphorae - distinctive two-handled clay vessels - were pivotal tools in trade. They ranged from five…
Wine packaging: embracing re-use amid challenges

Bernard Grafé, the current owner of Grafé Lecocq, a fourth-generation family-run négociant-éleveur business, is continuing a tradition established in 1879.…
Colombia, Jamaica and Panama launch $42M project against plastic pollution

In an effort to combat the escalating issue of plastic pollution, the governments of Colombia, Jamaica and Panamá have launched…
‘Black Trans Lives Matter’ on Skittles’ packaging faces backlash

Candy brand Skittles has come under fire after teaming up with GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) and…
Amazon orders are arriving with reduced packaging

Millions of Amazon orders in the US are arriving on doorsteps with decreased packaging, marking a new phase in the…

How the Tylenol Murders forever changed product packaging

During the autumn of 1982, there was widespread fear across the US. In the Chicago area, seven individuals lost their…
Easy-to-open packaging gains momentum

When it comes to packaging, the ease of opening is often an overlooked aspect, but it can significantly impact the…
A simple plan to solve the plastic pollution crisis

The world faces an alarming plastic packaging crisis, with just 9% of global plastic waste being recycled and 22% "mismanaged,"…
US merchant bank gets stake in Italian packaging machines maker IMA

Italian packaging machines maker IMA has struck a deal with US merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners, as private equity…
Finnish Food Authority warns of plastic risk in frozen berries

In a recent development, the packaging industry faces scrutiny as plastic pieces from harvest boxes contaminate frozen berry products sold…