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

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

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Woolies steps up sustainable packaging efforts during #PlasticFreeJuly

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62% of PET plastic beverage bottles produced in SA in 2019 recycled - PETCO

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Gold Pack Awards 2020 to be hosted online

Gold Pack Awards 2020 to be hosted online

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South Africa must turn to safer packaging for beer

South Africa must turn to safer packaging for beer

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Are we heading back towards single-use plastic because of coronavirus?

Are we heading back towards single-use plastic because of coronavirus?

Holly Turner and Louise Wihlborn 15 May 2020

#LockdownLessons: Mielie Mailer uses nature to help save the world

#LockdownLessons: Mielie Mailer uses nature to help save the world

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Winners announced for Winemag Label Design Awards 2020

Winners announced for Winemag Label Design Awards 2020

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Plastic: Can't live without it, can reinvent it!

Plastic: Can't live without it, can reinvent it!

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There's no shortage of toilet paper in SA - Pamsa

There's no shortage of toilet paper in SA - Pamsa

30 Mar 2020

Alpla to consolidate manufacturing in Gauteng with new plant

Alpla to consolidate manufacturing in Gauteng with new plant

11 Mar 2020

Growth of liquid cartons cannot be contained

Growth of liquid cartons cannot be contained

Quinton Swart 9 Mar 2020

Ceres to launch new 200ml packaging for modern lifestyle convenience

Ceres to launch new 200ml packaging for modern lifestyle convenience

Bullion PR & Communication 9 Mar 2020

The Glenlivet updates packaging to attract younger whisky drinkers

The Glenlivet updates packaging to attract younger whisky drinkers

3 Mar 2020

Yum Brands to eliminate polystyrene foam packaging globally

Yum Brands to eliminate polystyrene foam packaging globally

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#Budget2020: Plastic bag levy increase the new sin tax?

#Budget2020: Plastic bag levy increase the new sin tax?

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Why social-ready packaging should be a priority in retail

Why social-ready packaging should be a priority in retail

20 Feb 2020

Danone reveals traceability technology for infant formula

Danone reveals traceability technology for infant formula

17 Feb 2020

Pick n Pay makes progress on plastic waste reduction goals

Pick n Pay makes progress on plastic waste reduction goals

7 Feb 2020

Coca-Cola Beverages SA pilots 2L returnable PET plastic bottles

Coca-Cola Beverages SA pilots 2L returnable PET plastic bottles

6 Feb 2020

SA Plastics Pact signed, 2025 targets set for circular economy

SA Plastics Pact signed, 2025 targets set for circular economy

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What's brewing in 2020 for coffee lovers?

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$50m Standard Bank funding to boost CCBA Ethiopia expansion

$50m Standard Bank funding to boost CCBA Ethiopia expansion

29 Jan 2020

New cannery ramps up production of Clark & Sons mixers

New cannery ramps up production of Clark & Sons mixers

28 Jan 2020

First Choice introduces bio-based fresh milk ESL packaging

First Choice introduces bio-based fresh milk ESL packaging

27 Jan 2020

How the Shoprite Group is curbing its plastic packaging waste

How the Shoprite Group is curbing its plastic packaging waste

22 Jan 2020

SA packaging, plastics sector welcomes development of industry-managed waste management plan

SA packaging, plastics sector welcomes development of industry-managed waste management plan

21 Jan 2020

Nestlé to cut virgin plastic use and invest in sustainable packaging innovation

Nestlé to cut virgin plastic use and invest in sustainable packaging innovation

20 Jan 2020

Fair Cape Dairies cuts carbon footprint of EcoPlus long life packaging

Fair Cape Dairies cuts carbon footprint of EcoPlus long life packaging

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