Engaging with consumers through packaging

The rise of new media has only served to increase the importance of the seamless integration of packaging and on-pack campaigns with social and mobile media platforms, in order to increase campaign outreach and consumer engagement. 4 Nov 2011 10:02

Global food leader, winning entrepreneurship project partner for township retail model

In an effort to make it even more simple and convenient to buy and sell the much-loved South African brands of Halls, Cadbury Éclairs and Chappies, Kraft Foods has partnered with the Awethu Project to launch its new 3-in-1 display unit to the market. 2 Nov 2011 10:27

New branding for Versus

Following consumer research and consultation with industry experts and trade partners, Versus wines launches a refreshed, more colourful look this month, portraying the brand with lighter, brighter colours that make it more visually striking at point of purchase. 1 Nov 2011 10:38

Nampak clear winner at 2011 Gold Pack Awards

The 2011 Gold Pack Awards held in Cape Town on the evening of Tuesday 25 October 2011 saw Nampak win 14 awards - ten gold medals, three Best in Category awards and the prestigious Star of Africa award. 27 Oct 2011 13:49

Critical workshop on disposal of industrial and chemical packaging

Tomorrow, Thursday 27 October 2011, the Responsible Packaging Management Association of Southern Africa (RPMASA) will host a workshop entitled 'Extended Producer Responsibility for Industrial and Chemical Packaging' at the Polyoak Business School in Cape Town from 8am to 4pm. 26 Oct 2011 14:13

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Multiple wins for Nampak at 2011 Gold Pack Awards

Nampak, Africa's largest packaging group, has won a total of 14 awards at the 2011 Gold Pack Awards during a glittering ceremony held in Cape Town on the evening of Tuesday 25th of October. 26 Oct 2011 10:29

Nampak launches R14 million wine closure production line in Cape Town

The new production line from two leading international suppliers, PackSys Global (PSG) and Alfons Haar was opened at the Nampak Closures Epping plant on 14 October 2011. The R14 million wine closure production line is currently being used to produce 30mm x 60mm screw caps for the wine industry and is capable of at least doubling the company's capacity. 19 Oct 2011 10:56

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Nampak Closures ups its game with new production line

Nampak Closures Epping, officially unveiled its new R14 million wine closure production line in Cape Town today. The new line is currently being used to produce 30mm x 60mm screw caps for the wine industry, and is capable of at least doubling Nampak Closures' capacity. 14 Oct 2011 10:31

View latest packaging trends at Propak Cape

The latest technologies, developments and trends in South African packaging will be showcased at Propak Cape 2011 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 25-27 October 2011. The show co-exhibits with FoodPro, Pro-Plas Expo, Pro-Label Cape and Print Expo. 13 Oct 2011 09:20

Pentawards honour plastic bottle design

The 2011 Pentawards, held on 29 September 2011 in New York was a sell-out, as 25 countries were represented at this awards ceremony for the best packaging in the world. 5 Oct 2011 14:17

Astrapak revenue slips due to slower demand and industrial action

[Mark Allix] Astrapak, which makes plastic packaging for the food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical, agricultural, industrial and retail markets, said that demand softened in the six months to August, leading to losses. 3 Oct 2011 14:25

Packaging company lifts profit again

[Mark Allix] Plastic packaging and carbonated soft drinks maker Bowler Metcalf gained 30c, or 3.5%, to R8,90 on Friday, 30 September 2011, after reporting it had maintained its 24-year run of annually increasing earnings in the year to June, despite "hesitant" market conditions. 3 Oct 2011 14:21

Festive gifts from Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort has announced its double gift pack, offering consumers a choice of a Southern Comfort Original value added pack or a limited edition shrink-wrapped bottle, available from mid-October 2011. 3 Oct 2011 11:15

Welmoed rebrands Heritage range

Following extensive consumer research and consultation with industry experts and trade partners to evolve the Welmoed packaging, the brand launched a refreshed, contemporary look in September 2011, portraying the brand's historical tradition in a fresh, modern way and making it more visually striking at point of purchase. 30 Sep 2011 10:22