Packa-ching incentivises “trash for cash”

Recycling in South Africa is still a habit which requires impetus in South Africa. Most South Africans are not yet in the habit of regularly recycling, and the facts don’t lie: 95% of the population does not actively engage in recycling. Polyco is a non-profit organisation who, through their impressive initiative Packa-ching, endeavours to increase recycling rates through educating and employing people from low income communities.

Mylene Paynter11 October 2019

Get a Grip on Pet Food Bags

Pets are an integral part of our lives and keeping them healthy and well-fed is as important as looking after our own diet. A single bag of food for larger pets can be quite heavy and cumbersome to carry.

Mylene Paynter27 September 2019

Rapid response kills fire

An incident in one of the Durban factories of Berry Astrapak was contained and managed before it could cause any further major harm or damage.

Mylene Paynter25 September 2019

1000 and 1500 injury-free day milestones

Berry Astrapak has achieved two great results at its JJ Precision plant in Maxmead and its Plastech plant in East London marking both 1000 and 1500 injury-free days respectively. We congratulate every single team member who contributed to this significant achievement.

Mylene Paynter20 September 2019

Berry Astrapak continues to improve B-BBEE status

Berry Astrapak has improved its rating from a Level 4 to a Level 2 B-BBEE certificate, which was independently verified in accordance with the Codes of Good Practice. The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Verification Certificate is based on information provided to Renaissance SA Ratings, a SANAS accredited BEE Verification agency.

Mylene Paynter13 September 2019

Hot food convenience for on-the-go consumers

Convenience food has made meal times so much simpler for today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Packaging your convenience is taken a step further with our microwaveable fold over containers, perfect for those quick, self-service meals to warm up later.

Mylene Paynter19 July 2019

Berry + RPC: Advancing Together

On July 1st Berry Global Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of RPC Group Plc. RPC and Berry are a natural and synergistic fit, and the joining of our two companies is truly transformational. The combined company will be able to provide customers with enhanced global value through an expanded wealth of knowledge, innovative technologies, and geographic footprint.

Mylene Paynter18 July 2019