13 Aug Plastic backlash or paper pushback?
Fast food brands and convenience meal retailers in SA are wrestling with the realities of rising costs and shrinking margins – and packaging decisions are often caught in the crossfire.
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04 Dec Mars Africa reduces carbon footprint with packaging breakthrough for Royco soups
Mars Africa has come up with an innovative green packaging solution for its Royco instant soup range, eliminating foil and effecting a 25% reduction in its packaging carbon footprint and substantial energy savings....
04 Dec Mars Africa reduces carbon footprint with packaging breakthrough for Royco soups
Mars Africa has come up with an innovative green packaging solution for its Royco instant soup range, eliminating foil and effecting a 25% reduction in its packaging carbon footprint and substantial energy savings....
11 Oct Consol’s new 500ml multi-purpose bottle
Nice touch from Consol Glass for the green-savvy consumer: it has launched a new product, the Grip & Go multi-purpose glass bottle. Consol’s solution to keeping water, freshly squeezed juices or milk drinks tasting exactly as they were intended - fresh and delicious - the...
15 Aug DairyBelle UHT milk: now in FSC carton packs
Major dairy manufacturer, DairyBelle has taken a new step to community and environmental stewardship with its newly-launched Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified aseptic UHT milk carton packs from SIG Combibloc Obeikan. [Click pic to enlarge]
18 Nov Woolies-PolyPET ‘green’ juice bottle a winner
PET bottle manufacturer, Polypet, has been awarded "Best Recycled Product of the Year" for the 1,5-litre bottle it produces for Woolworths' fruit juices. The award was sponsored by PACSA (Packaging Council of South Africa) in the Best Recycled Product competition hosted by the South African...
18 Nov Woolies-PolyPET ‘green’ juice bottle a winner
PET bottle manufacturer, Polypet, has been awarded "Best Recycled Product of the Year" for the 1,5-litre bottle it produces for Woolworths' fruit juices. The award was sponsored by PACSA (Packaging Council of South Africa) in the Best Recycled Product competition hosted by the South African...
17 Nov First the plastic cork, and now the paper wine bottle
The UK will soon see the launch of the world's first paper wine bottle. It may have oenophiles spluttering into their claret, but the company behind the product is already in talks with a leading supermarket chain and insists it will be...
17 Nov First the plastic cork, and now the paper wine bottle
The UK will soon see the launch of the world's first paper wine bottle. It may have oenophiles spluttering into their claret, but the company behind the product is already in talks with a leading supermarket chain and insists it will be...
17 Nov First the plastic cork, and now the paper wine bottle
The UK will soon see the launch of the world's first paper wine bottle. It may have oenophiles spluttering into their claret, but the company behind the product is already in talks with a leading supermarket chain and insists it will be...
26 Oct The ‘bobble’ reusable water bottle comes to SA
ADDIS has announced the launch of 'bobble' to the South African market. bobble, incorporating an ingenious filter to remove chlorine and organic contaminants from municipal tap water, is a stylish, green solution to the environmental and other costs of bottled water....
23 Jun Winners of the 23rd DuPont Packaging Awards
The winners in the 23rd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation have been announced, representing breakthrough developments from brand giants such as Coca Cola, Intel, GlaxoSmithKlein and Heinz.
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27 Apr Puzzle persists for ‘degradable’ plastics
Polyethylene is one of the most widely used materials in the world, and the discarded plastic bag has become one of the most potent symbols of human impact on the environment. As worries over the vast scale of waste from this plastic has grown, so...
27 Apr Puzzle persists for ‘degradable’ plastics
Polyethylene is one of the most widely used materials in the world, and the discarded plastic bag has become one of the most potent symbols of human impact on the environment. As worries over the vast scale of waste from this plastic has grown, so...
16 Mar PepsiCo unveils world’s first 100% renewable food-based PET bottle
Remember the Cola Wars? Get ready for the Bottle Wars. PepsiCo has unveiled a bottle made entirely of plant material, which it says trumps the technology of competitor Coca-Cola and reduces its potential carbon footprint....
03 Mar A new era in green packaging for SA
Green. . . The word itself may becoming a touch hackneyed, but interest in enviro-friendly packaging solutions is fresher than ever. Timeously coming to market in a joint venture that will open a myriad of new green packaging possibilities for local FMCG companies is Sappi...
03 Mar A new era in green packaging for SA
Green. . . The word itself may becoming a touch hackneyed, but interest in enviro-friendly packaging solutions is fresher than ever. Timeously coming to market in a joint venture that will open a myriad of new green packaging possibilities for local FMCG companies is Sappi...
24 Feb Coca-Cola and Heinz partner on PlantBottle packaging
The Coca-Cola Company and HJ Heinz Company have announced a strategic partnership that will allow Heinz to produce its ketchup bottles using Coca-Cola's breakthrough PlantBottle packaging. The PET plastic bottles are made partially from plants and have a lower reliance on...
13 Apr Greener packaging solutions in SA
Jo'burg-based AGQPE is pioneering the use of sustainable food packaging in South Africa with the Enviropack range of green packaging solutions. This report on its growing impact in the local market.
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