The rise of sustainable packaging funds
Investors once saw packaging as an unglamorous corner of the market. Today, it has become a focal point of the…
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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Japan updates regulations for food-contact packaging
Japan has introduced new rules governing materials used in food-contact packaging—any packaging or container that directly touches food or beverages…
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MIT’s innovations in the packaging sector
As e-commerce continues to thrive, the environmental impact of packaging has become a pressing concern. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
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Exploring key plastic alternatives and industry case studies
As the packaging industry seeks to reduce plastic waste, various alternative materials have emerged, including bioplastics, agricultural fibres and fungi-based…
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Plastic packaging waste accumulates as alternatives fail to keep up
Plastic packaging waste is accumulating worldwide, raising environmental concerns for the packaging industry and regulators. Despite growing demand for sustainable…
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US paper packaging industry to scrap marketing initiative
A recent July referendum has determined that the Paper and Packaging Board’s national consumer marketing programme will not be renewed.…
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German packaging law that targets global sellers
The German Packaging Act, known locally as VerpackG, is a key regulation that affects companies worldwide selling products to German…
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Q2 2025 earnings releases signal strategic shift in packaging
The second-quarter earnings season has unveiled a clear message from the packaging sector: the industry is not shrinking—it is recalibrating.…
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Global plastic demand shows no signs of slowing
Global plastic production reached approximately 435 Mt in 2020, climbing to around 460 Mt in 2024, and is expected to exceed 500 Mt…
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Packaging rules could tighten under global plastics deal
A renewed round of global talks on a legally binding plastics treaty is due in Geneva this August, prompting the…