Drinkers move to the can

The beverage market in South Africa is experiencing a dramatic period of change as consumer drinking habits are moving more and more towards a can preference.
Euromap points to growth in African plastics

I think the global plastics industry is going to start hearing a lot more about Africa in coming years, and some new statistics out Sept. 10 from Europe’s main plastics machinery trade association reinforced that for me.
Saudi major reveals PP, PE offers to Mid-East, Africa

A major Saudi Arabian producer started to approach Middle Eastern and African markets with its new PP and PE offers for October, players reported, following the end of the Eid-al-Adha holiday, according to ChemOrbis pricing service.
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Coke to Consolidate U.S. Bottlers in New Supply System

Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday that it plans to bring some of its top U.S. bottlers together under a new supply system, the soda giant's latest move to cut costs amid tepid sales.
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