A standout achievement for Clover and Polyoak! The Clover Krush Fruit Snack Tub has received the prestigious “Gold Star for Africa” Award at the Gold Pack Awards 2026, alongside Silver in the Non-Perishable Food category. Developed in partnership with Polyoak’s Dairypack Tubs division, the innovative packaging helped bring South Africa’s first ambient 100% fruit snack … Read more
Two awards, one groundbreaking innovation! Polypet’s Eco-Flat Wine Bottle has struck gold at the Gold Pack Awards 2026, winning Gold in the Alcoholic Beverage category and taking home a special EWASA Award. The double recognition marks another proud achievement for Polyoak and its partners, celebrating a packaging innovation that is bringing a fresh perspective to … Read more
A 20 litre bucket or pail is a durable, reusable container designed for storing, transporting and dispensing everything from food products and paint to chemicals and building materials. Its combination of strength, stackability and easy handling makes it a practical packaging choice across South African industries. The plastic bucket is especially popular because polypropylene (PP) … Read more
Polyoak Packaging marked its 12th annual Clean-Up Day this September, bringing employees and their families together across South Africa to take practical action for cleaner communities. This year, 10 Polyoak sites nationally took part, with 1,137 volunteers collecting 2,743kg (454 bags) of litter. From beaches and public spaces to communities around our operations, employees gave their … Read more
Polypet’s Eco-Flat Wine Bottle won the SAPRO 2026 Gold Award for Best Innovation, celebrating a packaging solution that rethinks how wine is packaged, transported, and stored to improve sustainability whilst retaining enjoyment. The South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) gathers the industry together annually to celebrate the innovators turning waste into worth. This award demonstrates … Read more
Behind every well-run production line is someone who knows the machine inside out. At Polyoak, our setters are the pilots who keep our machines flying. To invest in our pilots, our Polyoak Business School has launched an innovative training programme, ‘Setter Flight School’ to make sure they have the skills, knowledge and training to keep … Read more
Whether you’re transporting fuel to a construction site, storing drinking water for a camping trip, or packaging chemicals for industrial use, a reliable plastic jerry can make all the difference. Available in a range of sizes and designed to withstand demanding conditions, jerry cans have become an essential packaging solution across South Africa. From homeowners … Read more
The phrase “single use packaging” has become part of everyday conversation, but what does it mean? Many people assume that if packaging was designed to carry a product home from the shop, it should be thrown away once it’s empty. That assumption overlooks how many packaging formats can continue to add value long after their original purpose … Read more
The claim that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 has become one of the most repeated statements in environmental campaigns. It is often presented as an undisputed fact, encouraging people to believe our oceans are on an inevitable path towards catastrophe. The reality is more nuanced. The Claim The statement originated … Read more
Packaging does far more than contain a product. It protects food, preserves quality, enables safe transport and helps reduce waste throughout the supply chain. Even at its end of life, it can continue to deliver value to collectors and recyclers, if there is proper communication about how it should be handled once its other jobs are done. From recycling symbols to disposal instructions, the information printed on … Read more