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 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:38:26 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vollherbst-opens-cube-in-stellenbosch-to-fast-track-label-prototyping-for-local-brands-623851a Vollherbst, a premium printer and labelling partner with a footprint across Europe and Africa, has opened its first local brand home in the Cape Winelands, named the Cube. The space serves as a dedicated label development and labelling evaluation hub, positioning the label at the forefront of how brands are seen and understood. 1-268871 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/want-to-decode-food-labels-chilled-launches-free-scanner-to-help-shoppers-512770a Food labels are supposed to help people make better nutrition choices. In practice, many are difficult to understand, especially when ingredients appear under unfamiliar names. 1-268836 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wine-gone-to-your-head-no-its-just-the-new-bottle-shape-289797a If the shape of your wine bottle seems unusual, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve over indulged. 1-268550 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rising-fuel-costs-put-packaging-efficiency-in-focus-067515a As fuel prices continue placing pressure on South African supply chains, businesses are being urged to look beyond transport contracts and freight costs and reassess the role packaging plays in distribution efficiency. 1-268527 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Packaging South Africa