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Packaging needs bold, agile, visionary thinking
According to packaging design agency Stratcom Branding, the packaging for the future requires bold, agile, visionary thinking beyond the aisle. It requires innovative designing for the experience and not just shelf impact and it requires smart enabling, to give proof of purchase, drive ROI and not loyalty awareness statistics. 28 Jun 2017
Trends in tea packaging: Bosch Packaging Technology
For the tea industry, estimated in 2016 to be worth some €35 billion, a packaging supplier should understand exactly what tea producers need in order to achieve efficient production with consumer appeal. Selecting a supplier who has worked alongside numerous global tea brands is a significant step in the right direction, says Bosch Packaging Technology. 21 Jun 2017
Diageo renews commitment to sustainable packaging
Alcoholic beverages company, Diageo, is renewing its commitment to sustainable packaging with the release of its revised Global Plastics and Packaging Guidelines, coinciding with World Environment Day being celebrated today. 5 Jun 2017
Advocating the versatility and recyclability of metal packaging
MetPac-SA, the newly formed producer responsibility organisation (PRO), tasked specifically with looking after the interests and recycling of steel, tin plate and aluminium packaging, is campaigning to highlight the versatility and recyclability of metals. 18 May 2017
- Mpact
A new generation for Ultrazorb meat trays
Following the launch of the Ultrazorb® meat tray in 2012, the Mpact Versapak team further improved on this revolutionary retail product by launching the next generation Ultrazorb®. Keeping close to the market, the Mpact Versapak team identified further features to benefit their customers and the end user. Convenience in this market is at the forefront of product development. 16 May 2017
New Mageu packaging upgrade adds safety, shelf life, appeal
RCL Foods, manufacturer of the Number One Mageu brand, has upgraded its product packaging to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from the carton packaging in use since 1969. 10 Apr 2017
- Mpact
A national PET footprint
Mpact's plastic division comprises business clusters serving various markets through the use of diverse technologies and raw materials. One such material is PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). PET is converted by means of either a single- or two-stage ISBM process (injection stretch blow moulding). To see how we produce products using single- and two-stage blow moulding technologies, kindly visit Mpact Plastics website on www.mpact.co.za or click here. 7 Apr 2017
Coca-Cola collaborates with Gavin Rajah at MBFWCT17
During the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town, designer Gavin Rajah partnered with Coca-Cola to unveil four limited edition bottle designs during his show. 30 Mar 2017
Nampak CEO Andre de Ruyter
Nampak CEO Andre de Ruyter
Packaging manufacturer Nampak said on Wednesday that it has made significant progress in the implementation of its comprehensive plan to improve operational performance through "buying better, making better and selling better". 16 Mar 2017
Image source: Business Day
Image source: Business Day
Mpact on Thursday reported 13.7% drop in underlying profit to R784.4m in the year to end-December from the year-earlier period. 3 Mar 2017
Lower sales hit Transpaco results
Shares in plastics and packaging group Transpaco fell 3.33% in Wednesday trading on the back of the company's decline in half-year earnings. 24 Feb 2017
US grocery stores are getting rid of ‘sell by' dates on food
WASHINGTON, US: In an effort to cut down on confusion about labels on food items, grocery manufacturers and retailers are being urged to get rid of terms like 'sell by' and 'best before'. 21 Feb 2017
Tetra Gemina Aseptic family - Square, Leaf and Crystal - featuring the closures to be made at the Thailand factory.
Tetra Gemina Aseptic family - Square, Leaf and Crystal - featuring the closures to be made at the Thailand factory.
Food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak has announced that it will invest €24m into Rayong, Thailand with its first factory for packaging closures in South Asia, East Asia & Oceania. The advanced regional manufacturing facility will be located within the company's existing straws and strips plant and will become operational in early 2018. 16 Feb 2017
Nampak CEO Andre de Ruyter
Nampak CEO Andre de Ruyter
Packaging giant Nampak, which has about R2bn of restricted cash locked up in Nigeria and Angola, has placated investor fears that a rights issue could be in the offing. 3 Feb 2017
- Mpact
Preserving wine the PET way
A number of brand owners have switched their wine packaging from glass to PET. 1 Feb 2017
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Picture: Mpact.co.za
Mpact shares fell up to 5% on Monday after the company released a trading update in which it said it expects headline earnings per share in the year to December to drop by at least 30% on a year on year basis. 13 Dec 2016
- Mpact
Mpact Plastic Containers, a subsidiary of Mpact and new NAACAM member
Mpact Plastic Containers has operations in the Western Cape and North West and is a leading manufacturer of plastic containers in the South African market, specialising in returnable transit packaging (RTP)... 30 Nov 2016
Andre de Ruyter.
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Andre de Ruyter. Picture: Supplied
Nampak revenue jumped 11% as trading profit from the rest of Africa surpassed turnover from the group's South African home market for the first time yet in the year to September 30. 22 Nov 2016
(c) Udom Jinama -
(c) Udom Jinama - 123RF.com
Packaging group Nampak on Monday reported a 48% drop in first-half headline earnings per share (HEPS), affected mainly by foreign exchange losses. 22 Nov 2016
Tobacco firm puffs over plain packaging
British American Tobacco SA (Batsa) is concerned the Department of Health's proposals for plain packaging would boost the illicit trade in tobacco that, at about 24% of SA's cigarette market, is twice the global average, and could further reduce the tax take from tobacco. 17 Nov 2016
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