SA Food Review

Packaging

12 Feb 2018

Craft beer makes headway in France

A recent Euromonitor report indicates that craft beer was the most dynamic category in France in 2016. This is set to continue as French consumers increasingly seek a wider selection of beers from around the world.
29 Jan 2018

Collaboration aids promotion of wines

Along with its beauty, culture and charm, Stellenbosch is best known for its wines and has long been promoting itself as a premium wine growing area, especially for Cabernet.
23 Jan 2018

Novus Holdings acquires ITB Manufacturing

In June, the Competition Commission South Africa approved the proposed merger between the two companies, which has recently come into effect. Novus Holdings operates in the commercial print and manufacturing industries while ITB Manufacturing manufactures and supplies flexible plastic packaging solutions.
22 Jan 2018

New innovative thermoforming technology bags a gold international award

A new generation of thermoforming packaging machines, the X-line, has been awarded the Gold International FoodTec Award 2018. The machine sets a new benchmark in the market thanks to its range of innovative technology. As a result of its seamless digitalisation, comprehensive sensor system and networking with the Multivac Cloud, the X-line creates a new...
13 Dec 2017

Celebrate responsibly, don't forget to recycle

Festive season celebrations bring many opportunities to recycle. There’s no excuse for not making an effort to be green. If there are any doubts on why and how you should recycle, The Glass Recycling Company provides tips listed below.
13 Dec 2017

Sappi to expand capacity by acquiring Cham Paper Group Holding

The global producer of dissolving wood pulp, speciality and packaging recently announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the speciality paper business of Cham Paper Group Holding (CPG) for approximately US$149 million. The transaction includes CPG’s Carmignano and Condino mills in Italy, its digital imaging business located in Cham, Switzerland and all the...
05 Dec 2017

ALPLA’s acquisition of Boxmore Packaging officially approved

ALPLA’s takeover of Boxmore Packaging, which was subject to legal and regulatory approval by the competition authorities, was recently approved.
30 Nov 2017

Tetra Pak’s carton equity

More than 60 per cent of consumers agree that glass packaging is better for the environment than other types of packaging. Tetra Pak believes this is erroneous as life cycle assessments (LCA) on carton indicate it is environmentally friendlier than glass.
27 Nov 2017

Ishida’s inspection system ensures superior quality cheese

The Famous Brands Cheese Company, managed by Coega Dairy in the Eastern Cape, has enhanced its stringent quality control standards with a new Ishida x-ray inspection technology.
27 Nov 2017

Devoted to zero pellet loss

Polyoak Packaging has become part of a worldwide drive by leaders in plastics to reduce the number of plastic pellets ending up in rivers and ultimately the ocean. The company signed a pledge on 24 October, to prevent resin pellet, flake and powder loss as part of Plastics|SA’s Operation Clean Sweep launched earlier this year.