South Africa

The June 2026 ruling found Unilever’s “100% plant-based actives” front-of-pack claim breached Clause 4.2.1 of the Advertising Code’s Section II, which addresses misleading advertising.

The deal strengthens South Africa’s role as a regional beneficiation hub under AfCFTA, supplying semi-fabricated aluminium to neighbouring markets for automotive, construction, and packaging.

According to IMARC Group, tighter government curbs on single-use plastics and rising consumer demand for green alternatives are accelerating South Africa’s shift toward paper-based packaging.

As part of the appointment, Curnow will also join the board of the Paper and Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation Alliance.

The company expects a stronger Q4, with management focused on strengthening the balance sheet and improving financial performance.

The multilane vertical sachet machine boosts productivity by packaging multiple sachets at once, using servo-driven auger fillers for precise weight control.

The new Benoni unit expands the Packa-Ching network, offering residents paid recycling services while advancing sustainability and community empowerment.

Coca-Cola South Africa refreshes Valpré packaging with a modern bottle design as premium water brands compete through elevated aesthetics.

South African company expands sustainable kitchen range with disposable paper liners that eliminate the need for aluminium foil and reduce cleaning time.

Packaging redesign aims to improve PET recovery rates and strengthen South Africa’s circular economy without changing the brand’s identity.