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The bakery industry is promoting healthy products with low-sugar and low-fat content. Paola Fraschini marketing manager at Cama spoke to Tennille Aron about the ever-changing needs of the bakery industry when it comes to packaging. Q: In your experience what bakery categories do you see growing the fastest? The largest growth in bakery has been...

2 weeks ago

Somic expands sales network

With an agency in South Africa, the German packaging machine manufacturer SOMIC is expanding its sales network. With immediate effect, Guth South Africa, headquartered in Johannesburg, will take over the representation for Somic’s complete machine portfolio in the sub-Saharan markets. The official handover of the dealer certificate by the management of SOMIC marks the start...

01 Dec 2021

Italpac contributes to a greener future with food-safe plastic packaging

Committed to high standards, Italpac is an internationally accredited food-safe plastic packaging manufacturer. The company strives to provide the best quality products at reasonable prices. It also prides itself on continually coming up with innovative ways to reduce costs to the consumer while ensure its products are not only recyclable but also biodegradable when required by...

29 Oct 2021

Didget unleashes digital print possibilities

Relentless innovation, passion for design and functional aesthetics are the drivers behind what makes Didget a success. In Packaging Review, we explore the company’s digital print offering, which is the perfect platform for SMEs wanting to upgrade to fully-printed packaging, and compete with best-in-class brands. www.didget.co.za

15 Jun 2021

Why you should be using PVC cling film to keep food fresher

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl cling film has been widely and commercially used since the 1950’s to wrap and protect food. It offers a high clarity, puncture resistant packaging solution that keeps food fresher for longer, allows for quick, visual identification and has literally revolutionised the food industry. Benefits of PVC • PVC clingfilm is...

11 Jun 2021

Sidel reduces repacking activities with Cermex EvoPack

To meet the need for extreme case counts while still dealing with the standard high-production formats, Sidel is launching Cermex EvoPack, a highly flexible Industry 4.0 case-packing platform for shaped containers in wrap-around blanks, trays & Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP). Changing consumer preferences, sustainability requirements as well as the growing need for customisation of added-value...

13 May 2021

Tetra Pak SA welcomes next step in circular economy journey

Tetra Pak South Africa has welcomed Section 18 Regulations to the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA) which came into effect from 5 May 2021. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) aspect of NEMWA will see existing producers being able to register with the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries although the regulations will be implemented...

07 Apr 2021

Mondi develops new packaging that requires 37% less material for Bell Germany

Mondi’s new recyclable packaging for Bell Germany’s ‘Abraham’ range of thinly sliced gourmet ham ensures perfect conformity with existing recycling guidelines. Bell Germany launched a mono-material recyclable WalletPack in March for over 30 products including Seranno, Prosciutto and Savoy sliced ham. The new solution will replace a multi-material non-recyclable plastic solution, using 37% less material...

17 Mar 2021

New doctoral study develops renewable food packaging from wheat straw and mango peels

Wheat straw and mango peels, normally disposed of in landfills or used as manure and animal feed ,could potentially be used in the development of renewable, biodegradable and non-toxic active (the ability to respond to temperature and time changes in food storage) food packaging that could help keep products fresher for longer. This is one...

01 Mar 2021

A comprehensive inspection solution from Filtec

Filtec’s quality assurance inspection technology operates at the final point on the line, where each product reaches its highest value-add in the process. How do you know if all the containers in each pack are full, or if there are the right number of containers in the pack? Once each pack is sealed prior to...

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