08 Jul Stoney moves to clear packaging
STONEY Ginger Geer is transitioning from its iconic brown bottle to clear plastic PET packaging.....
01 Jun Clever new cup for Emmi
A European favourite, Emmi Caffè Latte has long been known for its quality and taste, but now it’s also positioning itself as a leader in responsible packaging.....
06 May Finally, a can that seals!
Many have tried and most have stumbled... but could this be the real, viable thing? A drinks can that is truly resealable?
04 Feb Gold Pack Beverage Winners 2025!
Over the past five decades, SA’s Gold Pack Awards have become the packaging industry’s premier stage to celebrate innovation and excellence….. here are the beverage winners announced late last year.....
18 Jan Bold new chapter for Schweppes
In a move that has turned the regular into eye-stopping, you have to love the new-old Schweppes skittle bottles and shimmering cans now on shelf....
02 Jan The flat wine bottle – Packamama – now made in SA!
Who said wine bottles had to be round? What a great eco-friendly addition to the SA wine packaging arena...!
03 Dec Hydration at full throttle: CCBSA’s Midrand masterpiece
Earlier this year, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) unveiled a high-speed PET bottling line at its Midrand plant that operates at an almost cinematic 72 000 bottles/hour - here's the story from Packaging & Print Media....
01 Dec PET bottles in transition: what comes after the tethered cap?
Some interesting insights into future changes across PET bottles, European in focus, but with global relevance....
04 Oct Castle Lite’s new packaging hits the shelves this summer
Castle Lite is stepping into summer 2025 with a new packaging design....
04 Oct Eco-Flat wine bottle now made in SA!
Hoorah! Introducing South Africa’s first locally manufactured Eco-Flat wine bottle - made from over 25% recycled PET and fully recyclable.
31 Jul SA’s PURA unveils new look
PURA drinks has undergone a major packaging redesign as it looks to heighten its global image and presence....
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.
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....
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...
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....