https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/178.html South Africa Packaging news 15 Packaging news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/178.html en-us Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:22:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanbwa-charlotte-metcalf-on-why-purpose-proof-and-persistence-matter-in-water-stewardship-078455a For Charlotte Metcalf, CEO of the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA), leadership was not a destination she set out to reach. It was something she arrived at through a growing conviction that one of South Africa’s most precious resources needs to be protected through practical action, accountability and evidence. 1-270687 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/glolooks-the-african-hair-care-brand-finding-its-place-on-the-shelf-189596a A good product can get you into the room. It won't necessarily get you onto the shelf — and it certainly won't build a business that can grow beyond its founder. 1-270648 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/alcohols-hidden-calories-product-labels-could-help-fight-obesity-in-south-africa-634311a South Africa is grappling with an obesity crisis. Nearly half of adults are overweight or obese. Public discussion often focuses on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks as reasons for weight gain. But there’s another source of calories that’s often overlooked: alcoholic drinks. 1-270381 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/valpres-new-packaging-reflects-sas-premium-water-trend-175326a Coca-Cola South Africa is giving Valpré a refined new look designed to strengthen the brand's premium positioning without changing what matters most: the water inside. 1-269828 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-entrepreneurs-bring-blockchain-verified-recycling-to-mzansi-620861a A new partnership between Kwality Holdings and Waste2Wear will bring some of the first blockchain-verified products to South Africa. 1-269811 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cocacola-switches-stoney-ginger-beer-to-clear-bottles-to-boost-recyclability-286917a The old brown bottle of Stoney Ginger Beer is being replaced by clear plastic PET packaging. The phased rollout began in June 2026 with the 2.25‑litre bottle, and the rest of the portfolio transitioning over time. 1-269370 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sunlight-platinum-to-amend-ambiguous-greenwashing-packaging-842433a The Directorate of the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has instructed Unilever to amend the claim, “100% plant-based actives” on the front of the packaging of its Sunlight Platinum dishwashing liquid. 1-269289 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-circular-economy-champs-clean-up-at-the-2026-petco-awards-408419a Petco recently announced the winners of its annual awards, celebrating South Africa’s circular economy champions. 1-269155 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-skeptical-of-aluminum-recyclability-despite-industry-advantage-953914a As societal and regulatory momentum towards promoting sustainability and the creation of effective circular economies continues to grow, the aluminum packaging industry has some distinct advantages, not least the effectively infinite recyclability of aluminum itself. 1-269134 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa