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Karabo Ledwaba 11 Aug 2026

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Siphiwe Dlamini 31 Jul 2026

Valpré’s new packaging reflects SA’s premium water trend

Valpré’s new packaging reflects SA’s premium water trend

13 Jul 2026

Shaz Ballim, CEO, Kwality Holdings, holds recycled plastic pellets used to manufacture the bags in one hand and a finished Waste2Wear shopping bag in the other, illustrating how discarded plastic is transformed into high-quality, verified recycled products. Image supplied.

SA entrepreneurs bring blockchain-verified recycling to Mzansi

13 Jul 2026

Coca‑Cola switches Stoney Ginger Beer to clear bottles to boost recyclability

Coca‑Cola switches Stoney Ginger Beer to clear bottles to boost recyclability

26 Jun 2026

The ARB has instructed Unilever to amend the claim appearing on the front of its Sunlight Platinum packaging stating “100% plant-based active” (Image source @ Mzansi Pulse

Sunlight Platinum to amend ambiguous greenwashing packaging

24 Jun 2026

The Green Youth Network claimed the Circular Economy Facilitation award for its work in mobilising young people as active participants in the circular economy. Image supplied.

SA’s circular economy champs clean up at the 2026 Petco Awards

19 Jun 2026

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

19 Jun 2026

Vollherbst opens the Cube in Stellenbosch to fast-track label prototyping for local brands

Vollherbst opens the Cube in Stellenbosch to fast-track label prototyping for local brands

9 Jun 2026

Want to decode food labels? Chilled launches free scanner to help shoppers

Want to decode food labels? Chilled launches free scanner to help shoppers

8 Jun 2026

Wine gone to your head? No, it’s just the new bottle shape

Wine gone to your head? No, it’s just the new bottle shape

Cape Chamber 28 May 2026

Rising fuel costs put packaging efficiency in focus

Rising fuel costs put packaging efficiency in focus

28 May 2026

ClemenGold and Sinclair partner for fresh produce labels disposal solution

ClemenGold and Sinclair partner for fresh produce labels disposal solution

13 May 2026

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

11 May 2026

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

DY/DX 8 May 2026

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Easigas adds QR-code seals to gas cylinders so buyers can spot illegal refills

6 May 2026

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Therapy or nutrition? Navigating patent protection of functional foods

Thandanani Cwele 5 May 2026

Tropika partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited edition flavour, ginger beer (Image supplied)

Tropika shakes up signature flavours with limited-edition ginger beer and Dr Mahlangu

4 May 2026

While ProNutro’s New Generation ProNutro has come under fire from consumers, it says it will not revert to the original product (Image source: @ MSN

Sorry, not sorry, says ProNutro manufacturer

29 Apr 2026

Woodlands Dairy targets modern consumers with First Choice Custard rebrand

Woodlands Dairy targets modern consumers with First Choice Custard rebrand

16 Apr 2026

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

14 Apr 2026

Supplied images: McIlhenny Tabasco sauce (L) and Stoli's new “Halapeño Pepper” vodka bottle (R)

Trade dress dispute hots up as Tabasco takes Stoli to court over vodka bottle design

Nishaat Slamdien 14 Apr 2026

Simba's iconic chips get a bold makeover

Simba's iconic chips get a bold makeover

10 Apr 2026

Proudly SA member injects R300m investment into equipment upgrades to strengthen local production

Proudly SA member injects R300m investment into equipment upgrades to strengthen local production

Proudly SA 7 Apr 2026

When trade routes fail, packaging holds the line for FMCG brands

When trade routes fail, packaging holds the line for FMCG brands

Vanessa Bosman 25 Mar 2026

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SAHPRA recalls Citro-Soda over contamination fears at Adcock Ingram's Johannesburg plant

24 Mar 2026

What Takealot’s House of Beauty says about the future of retail

What Takealot’s House of Beauty says about the future of retail

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2026

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartons

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartons

Zahra Fridie, Fibre Circle 16 Mar 2026

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