With over 200 local and international exhibitors displaying their most recent products, equipment and services across the larger packaging and food industry, Mpact Versapak entered the show with a fresh treat in mind. 10 Nov 2017
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There has been a growing consciousness of leading healthier lifestyles amongst the general population, seeing increased demand for products that contain nutrients essential for keeping the body at its optimum. 10 Nov 2017
Bowler Metcalf CEO Friedel Sass | Credit: Financial Mail
Plastics packaging specialist Bowler Metcalf (Bowcalf) served up a dose of good news to shareholders on its investment in struggling soft-drink bottler SoftBev at its annual general meeting on Wednesday. 9 Nov 2017
In the 1940s tinned foods were extremely popular as a means of preserving products for extended periods of time. However, given the fact that heavy rationing was imposed on these products during World War II, frozen food packaged in paperboard cartons began to emerge as a credible alternative. This continued into peace-time, as the business case for frozen foods remained strong. Fully automated cartoning machines were available on the market that were capable of packaging a wide variety of frozen goods, including the first generation of TV dinners, frozen fish fingers, pizzas, and of course, ice cream. 8 Nov 2017
At Mpact Plastics Pinetown, in-mould labelled (IML) containers are a speciality. These versatile jars are being used in a number of industries and have become the container of choice within the personal care industry. The jars are produced for leading customers and have become part of iconic products within their ranges of brands. 31 Oct 2017
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Commercial print and manufacturing company, Novus Holdings, has acquired ITB Manufacturing, a private company that manufactures and supplies flexible plastic packaging solutions. The merger was approved by the Competition Commission in September and came into effect on 1 October 2017. 5 Oct 2017
Following the successful launch of a series of online production DVDs in 2013, Mpact Plastics has developed the second generation of DVDs to help educate a vast target audience. 4 Oct 2017
Perennially profitable plastics packaging specialist Bowler Metcalf has hinted at selling its investment in loss-making softdrink bottling associate SoftBev. 3 Oct 2017
The world's best product packaging was displayed at the Pentawards 2017 in Barcelona this past week with the Diamond Pentaward Best of Show going to Spanish-based agency Perfumes y Diseño, for its Starck Paris perfume collection. 27 Sep 2017
Mpact Plastics Wadeville purchased manufacturing equipment to produce a new generation closure, known in the industry as a CSD8 closure, which is a substitute for the heavier CSD5 closure. The Sacmi equipment and tooling used to produce this closure places Mpact Plastics Wadeville at the forefront of producing closures in the South African market. 20 Sep 2017
Wine brand Drostdy Hof, established in Tulbagh in 1964, has launched a new look for its range of wines. Available nationwide, the new label has been designed to be respectful of the legacy and modern in expression, inviting consumers to “share the moment” with Drostdy Hof. 7 Sep 2017
All Gold Tomato Sauce will be releasing two 700 ml limited edition collectable bottles in mid-September, which will be available in two designs. 4 Sep 2017
Long4Life, an investment holding company with a lifestyle focus, has agreed to acquire 100% of Inhle Beverages for up to R360 million in cash and shares. 24 Aug 2017
Consol Glass and local wine producers from Stellenbosch have collaborated to create a new Claret/Bordeaux shaped glass bottle that specifically identifies Stellenbosch Cabernets. 8 Aug 2017
With the global bakery and confectionery market predicted to reach €436 billion and €203 billion respectively by 2020, the specialist packaging industry is gearing up to provide machinery that is efficient and effective for its customers. 1 Aug 2017
Innovation and value-based product development is the forefront for most companies, but few consider how this type of development should be focused on a wider industry challenge, in order to become part of an industry solution. The plastics converting sector is no exception to this consideration. For the plastics converting sector, the solution lays in no single participant, but through collaboration, with a number of stakeholders, viz. the decision-makers, typically the brand owners, the influencers, typically the consumers, and the facilitators, typically the convertors such as Mpact Plastics. 31 Jul 2017
Nike partnered with Taiwanese architect and engineer Arthur Huang to design "sustainable and responsible" Air Max packaging. 28 Jul 2017
Austrian plastic packaging company, Alpla, has purchased 100% of South African headquartered Boxmore Packaging, which specialises in PET pre-forms, PET bottles and closures, and currently employs around 1,000 members of staff at nine locations. The Boxmore acquisition is Alpla's fifth since the beginning of the year and its largest buy-out ever. 11 Jul 2017
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Africa's largest Coca-Cola bottler which is headquartered in South Africa, has acquired Equator Bottlers, the third largest Coca-Cola bottler in Kenya. The Competition Authority of Kenya has now approved the acquisition, as all of the conditions precedent were either fulfilled or waived and the deal was completed on 30 June 2017. 7 Jul 2017
The popularity of glass packaging has remained strong for many years due to its numerous benefits to manufacturers, brands and consumers alike. It is a 100% recyclable product, meaning it can be infinitely recycled without any loss of properties, and rates of recycling are very high. 30 Jun 2017