17 Jul Further expansion of the returnable Coca-Cola bottle project
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has announced the further rollout of its innovative 2L Returnable PET bottle, also known as RefPET, in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Soweto.
29 Jun Another technology wins approvals to clean label sugar reduction
Here's news of another tech way to sugar reduction for natural beverages - and which has both GRAS status for the US and EU approvals, too....
28 Apr Five ways small-batch beverage makers can scale up without slowing bottling lines
Scaling a small-batch beverage operation in South Africa doesn’t require a massive facility expansion or weeks of shutdown.... here's how....
24 Apr Researchers uncover yeast strains for rich non-alcoholic brews
Here's news of American scientists who are exploring the potential of non-traditional yeasts to transform the burgeoning non-alcoholic beer market....
03 Apr Robertson winery with a sustainability packaging first!
With sustainability in the wine industry no longer a luxury but a necessity, Robertson Winery has introduced a notable packaging development...
10 Feb Commission adopts ban on Bisphenol A
The use of BPA in foodbev packaging is now outlawed in Europe…..
02 Feb Explore the future of packaging at Propak Africa!
Showcasing innovations across packaging, printing, plastics, food processing and labelling, South Africa's premier packaging expo, Propak Africa, will open its doors in just a few weeks....
07 Dec Beer packaging scoops top trophy at Gold Pack Awards 2024
Towards the end of 2024, the Institute of Packaging SA held its Gold Pack awards, the annual event showcasing SA's packaging excellence and innovation, with many laureates in the foodbev sectors.....
05 Dec Coca-Cola scales back its plastic promises
Coca-Cola is significantly reducing its commitments to sustainable packaging, prompting backlash from environmental activists....
13 Nov ALPLA opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa
New plant to supply up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET material per year from 2025....
12 Nov Propak Africa 2025: inspirational innovation & opportunity
Propak Africa 2025, a premier event in packaging, printing, food processing, plastics, and labelling, will be held from 11-14 March 2025 at Johannesburg’s Expo Centre....
31 Oct Woolies unveils exclusive premium canned wine range
As it did with its launch of upmarket boxed wine, wine-loving fans of sustainable packaging will approve of this development....
13 Oct Rhodes Quality introduces new 100% fruit juice packaging
Maintaining the same quality, taste and goodness, the brand's 100% fruit juice now comes in a sleek, slim pack that is both convenient and visually attractive...
30 Sep Innovations in caps and closures
On 3 July 2024, the EU’s new legislation mandating tethered caps for single-use plastic beverage containers officially came into effect - it has lead to a raft of innovation....
29 Sep Extrupet’s fourth rPET plant will boost W Cape recycling
A new R300m processing facility - a first-of-its-kind technology for Africa - will add an extra 15,000 tonnes pa of food-grade recycled PET (rPET) output capacity.
09 Sep Genetics unlock exotic new beer flavours
Using wild yeast from Patagonia to create new lager yeast, a development that could immensely benefit the beer industry....
28 Jul Retaining flavour while removing caffeine
Even unstimulating coffee has stimulating chemistry.... a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee....
14 Jul Pros and cons of sustainable wine packaging formats
An estimated 46% of total greenhouse gas emissions between picking grapes and bottling comes from glass production*....
14 Jul Tethered closures from Polyoak
Foodbev packaging giant, Polyoak Packaging, a founding member of the SA Plastics Pact, has launched tethered closures for PET bottles...
30 May Namaqua Wines selects SIG as carton packaging supplier
Namaqua Wines has partnered with SIG as its carton packaging supplier for its low alcohol wines....