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Broll report details plastic usage trends in SA retail industry

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SA brands among top 10 Design Impact Awards winners

SA brands among top 10 Design Impact Awards winners

26 Jul 2019

J&M Famous Biltong undergoes rebranding

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What do South Africans think about SA's proposed Tobacco Bill?

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Mpact's circular economy process: Our purpose goes beyond producing packaging

Mpact's circular economy process: Our purpose goes beyond producing packaging

Mpact 16 Jul 2019

Sustainability challenges spur innovation among food and beverage manufacturers

Sustainability challenges spur innovation among food and beverage manufacturers

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Mpact Versapak announces Petco voting membership

Mpact Versapak announces Petco voting membership

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Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

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Energizer introduces a powerful new look for packaging, in-store displays and advertising

Energizer introduces a powerful new look for packaging, in-store displays and advertising

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New look and taste for Sunshine D

New look and taste for Sunshine D

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Black plastic can't be recycled - but we've just found a way to use the carbon in renewable energy

Black plastic can't be recycled - but we've just found a way to use the carbon in renewable energy

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SA shows 6% year-on-year increase in PET plastic bottle recycling

SA shows 6% year-on-year increase in PET plastic bottle recycling

7 Jun 2019

Glad Zip Seal Resealable Bag voted Product of the Year 2019 (Food Packaging)

Glad Zip Seal Resealable Bag voted Product of the Year 2019 (Food Packaging)

6 Jun 2019

How Fair Cape Dairies made its packaging more recyclable

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Nestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

Nestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

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Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

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Mpact adds new eggs to its basket

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Plastic warms the planet twice as much as aviation - here's how to make it climate-friendly

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Woolworths to open more 'plastic bag free' stores

Woolworths to open more 'plastic bag free' stores

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Easter eggs: hunting for a solution to excessive packaging

Easter eggs: hunting for a solution to excessive packaging

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Tetra Pak develops connected packaging platform

Tetra Pak develops connected packaging platform

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From grain to glass: Pernod Ricard's roadmap to sustainability

From grain to glass: Pernod Ricard's roadmap to sustainability

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