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Cosmoprof North America opts for ‘all in the packaging’ theme this year

21-May-2012 - This year’s edition of Cosmoprof North America has been organised around an “all in the packaging” theme as industry professionals are set to gather at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in July for the latest in packaging trends, new concepts and materials.

Luxury packaging rides the recession as Luxe Pack NY sees attendance rise

21-May-2012 - Despite any economic uncertainty it appears there is still a place for luxury packaging after the annual Luxe Pack event in New York posted record attendance figures.

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Pack Peek: A peek at the cosmetics packaging highlights

10-May-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.

MWV wins lawsuit over fragrance dip tube infringement claims

26-Apr-2012 - It appears the dip tube packaging palaver is over as MeadWestVaco has won its lawsuit against competitors Rexam America and Valois of America over key patent infringement claims.

Asia and Latin America aiding personal care packaging growth

25-Apr-2012 - The personal care packaging market will reach a value of $40.99bn in 2012 thanks to the growing potential of the Asian and Latin American markets, according to a new market report.

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Skin care firm chooses RPC dispenser

19-Apr-2012 - A UK clinic has opted for RPC Bramlage-Wiko’s Magic SL dispenser to package its new collection of skin care products.

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Pack Peek: Highlights from the cosmetics packaging world

11-Apr-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.

Convenience and shelf presence are driving beauty packaging sales

29-Mar-2012 - Convenience and on-shelf presence are the key drivers in the packaging industry, particularly in beauty packaging, as pumps and aerosol cans see a surge in popularity in skin, hair and sun care.

HBA calls for entries to this year’s beauty packaging awards

22-Mar-2012 - The organizers of this year’s HBA event are asking for last minute entries for International Package Design Awards (IPDA), with a fast-approaching deadline of Friday, March 23rd.

J&J halfway to meeting sustainable goal with green portfolio

20-Mar-2012 - Johnson & Johnson has announced it is halfway to meeting its 2015 ‘Healthy Future’ goal to innovate better products with smaller environmental footprints by adding a range of new products to its Earthwards portfolio.

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Pack Peek: A peek at the latest highlights from the cosmetic packaging world

15-Mar-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.

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Unicom launches new roll-on applicator which prevents contamination

14-Mar-2012 - Poland-based Unicom International has launched its patented roll-on massaging screw cap to be used as an applicator for cosmetics products, designed to prevent any external bacteriological contamination.

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Norwegian anti-ager opts for airless

13-Mar-2012 - Norwegian skin care brand Skin Science has joined the trend for airless packaging for its latest anti-ageing formula, opting for Yonwoo’s airless designs, developed by Quadpack.

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Fusion packaging lands in winners circle with its 'STU' airless bottle

05-Mar-2012 - Fusion Packaging’s Square Twist Up 'STU' airless bottle has been awarded a 2012 World Packaging Association’s (WPO) WorldStar Award after twenty-three judges from twenty-two countries gathered in Stockholm to identify the ‘best-of-the-best’ in the world of packaging.

Cosmetic packaging boost for Rieke following Arminak acquisition

01-Mar-2012 - TriMas Corporation has inked a deal to acquire 70 percent of Arminak & Associates as it looks to boost its Rieke Packaging business in the cosmetics field and access large global market players.

Colbert and Haapenen join forces to insert new life into packaging

29-Feb-2012 - Colbert Packaging and Haapanen Brothers have joined forces to form a new provider of micro-folded packaging inserts and outserts which will serve a number of markets including cosmetics.

"There are new innovations in bottle design", says expert at PCD

28-Feb-2012 - In his presentation at PCD in Paris, Simone Baratta, Bormioli Luigi’s R&D manager revealed that Bormioli has developed a forming technique that can overcome current restrictions in glass packaging.

Eurozone crisis has taken its toll on beauty packaging says MWV

22-Feb-2012 - The unstable economic environment, particularly in Europe, has taken its toll on the consumer packaging business, with beauty packaging being one of the worst hit, according to global packaging supplier MWV.

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Pack Peek: Take a look at the latest cosmetics packaging highlights

08-Feb-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.

Pump found to be best sunscreen dispenser but application still proving to be inefficient

24-Jan-2012 - Much like adults, school children apply sunscreen substantially less than is recommended although the pump has been highlighted as the best dispenser for the products, according to a study in Australia.

Fair Trade USA reveals new certification and labeling policy to better distinguish products

23-Jan-2012 - Third-party certifier Fair Trade USA has announced its redesigned certification label and significant revisions to its Multiple Ingredients Product Policy, aimed at better serving the needs of farmers, businesses and consumers looking for fair trade certified ingredients and products.

Borealis launches cost-effective and sustainable PP bottle

13-Jan-2012 - The provider of plastic solutions is taking transparency in extrusion blow moulded polypropylene bottles to a new level with the launch of Borclear, its new PP grade that is to create cost-efficiency and sustainable advantages for the industry.

L’Oréal: package design crucial to the success of a beauty brand

12-Jan-2012 - Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has redesigned the on-shelf bottles for its Pureology brand professional hair products as it looks to combine sustainable packaging with the aesthetics required of a beauty product.

PACK PEEK

Pack Peek: a look at some of the latest news and highlights in personal care packaging

05-Jan-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.

J&J go green with PE containers for its Brazilian sun care range

20-Dec-2011 - Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturers of Sundown sun care products have been working with Braskem, a petrochemical company on developing new bio-plastic packaging, in an effort to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products which has recently debuted on the market.

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