Mohamed Dabo

14 hours ago | packaging-gateway.com | Mohamed Dabo

Small food companies across the UK are voicing serious concerns about the government’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, which introduces a new packaging tax. The policy, designed to hold producers accountable for the full lifecycle of their packaging waste, is being rolled out with the goal of improving recycling rates and reducing waste. However, smaller businesses warn that the levy in its current form could threaten their survival.

1 day ago | packaging-gateway.com | Mohamed Dabo

The UK’s packaging industry is gearing up for a major event in the north, as the UKPackaging Expo 2025 opens in Manchester this autumn. Set to take place at Manchester Central on 3rd – 4th September 2025, this new event aims to offer a practical, cost-effective alternative to traditional packaging exhibitions, typically held in the south of England.

1 day ago | hotelmanagement-network.com | Mohamed Dabo

Hotels across the United Arab Emirates experienced strong demand during the Eid al-Fitr holiday in late March 2025, with Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah emerging as standout performers, according to data from CoStar, a property market analytics firm.​On 31 March, Ajman achieved the highest hotel occupancy rate in the UAE at 95.8%. The average daily rate (ADR) in the emirate reached AED 698.59, while revenue per available room (RevPAR) stood at AED 669.23.

1 day ago | retail-insight-network.com | Mohamed Dabo

UK inflation continued its gradual decline in March, offering a short-term boost to retailers and consumers, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to 2.6% in March, down from 2.8% in February, inching closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target. Food inflation also eased, dropping to 3.0%, providing welcome relief for households following months of high prices.

1 day ago | packaging-gateway.com | Mohamed Dabo

In the wake of Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union has ushered in a new era of trade regulations, particularly affecting the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central to these changes is the introduction of the ‘Not for EU’ labelling requirement, a measure designed to prevent certain products from inadvertently entering the EU market via Northern Ireland.