Personal care manufacturer, Alpha Packaging has launched three new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) indented label, large round packers to the market, said to be ideal for supporting bulk quantities.
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.
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.
Specialty packaging firm IntraPac has been taken over by CI Capital Partners in a bid to build on the company’s diverse customer base and expand on its array of packaging solutions for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Atlas Holdings, a private investment firm who specialize in the purchase of middle-market companies, have announced the merging of packaging companies AGI World and Shorewood Packaging.
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...
Virginia-based packaging firm MeadWestvaco (MWV) will focus on customer partnerships, new innovation, and targeting emerging markets as part of its profitable growth strategies to boost its personal care business.
Recently launched mascara packs by HCP and lip gloss applicators by Albéa draw on the trend for big and bright colour cosmetics packaging which attract more consumers.
In the online world, the role of packaging and how it links to conventional retail purchasing is constantly evolving. According to Shikatani Lacroix, packaging continues to play a very important role in the online experience.
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.
In a crowded and competitive skin care market, consumer giant Unilever has drawn on new packaging and a new formulation of its Vaseline lotions in order to stand out from the crowd.
RPC has reported strong financial results for its half-yearly period ending September, a figure that was boosted by the acquisition of Superfos and a strong performance in cosmetics and personal care.
Airless packaging has been used in the cosmetics industry for some time due to its product protection and restitution capabilities. Here CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes a look at the latest launches as the skin care market ramps up its use of airless...
The biodegradable plastic packaging market is expected to reach $1.85bn by the end of the year driven by increased consumer concerns for the environment and diminishing fossil reserves.
Anisa International, a global manufacturer of make-up artistry tools, has announced the consumer launch of its adesign brand as it taps into the at-home beauty trend sweeping the industry.
With sustainability still a major topic of concern within the industry, companies continue to explore other avenues to keep up with environmentally friendly initiatives, and we take a look at some of these packaging options.
Stora Enso’s latest cosmetic grade packaging board, Performa White, has been developed around the company’s recently announced drive to be more environmentally friendly.
Eastman’s Chronos packaging, designed for Brazil cosmetics player Natura, has won the 2011 Luxe Pack in Green award at last week’s Luxe Pack Monaco event.
Packaging manufacturers need to approach sustainability differently in the luxury market, as although consumers are concerned with the trend, they do not necessarily expect or want a luxury pack to be shouting about it.
A novel environmentally-friendly bottle that cuts plastic use by more than two thirds and has a 100% recyclable and compostable mould-fibre shell is set to shake up the beverage and personal care markets, claimed Berlin Packaging.
‘Innovation, creativity, sustainability: buzzwords or bywords?’ is the title of a conference session at Luxe Pack Monaco on 20 September 2011 in which Sumit Bhasin, global leader of innovation at Procter & Gamble Prestige, is participating.
Record breaking attendance of cosmetic executives at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 is down to the fact that industry leaders are searching for innovative ideas from other industries to provide that all-important head start in the market.
Luxe Pack Monaco 2011 will open its doors at the Grimaldi Forum tomorrow, at the start of a three day event that will highlight some of the most innovative and stylish concepts to hit the luxury packaging market.
Packaging giant Rexam is to unveil a new dispensing technologies at this week’s Luxe Pack Monaco. Panache is a new spray technology for premium fragrances that has been five years in development.
Quick Response (QR) codes are one of the ways that packaging can do a mobile marketing job by providing consumers with added information and engaging them with the brand.
Leading bioplastics provider NatureWorks has secured a $150m investment from Thailand-based chemicals giant PTT Chemical to help it expand its footprint in the market for plastics and films used in personal care packaging.
California-based Arminak has drawn on the growing trend for dual packaging by launching its pack for cosmetics and personal care that saves time and reduces waste.
Procter and Gamble has acted upon consumer feedback regarding the image of its oldest soap brand Ivory by presenting a new pack that it claims mirrors the ‘simplicity of the product’.
New Jersey-based packaging supplier Topline has confirmed its intent to expand in the European market with the acquisition of France-based player Cosworld-Primapack.
Personal care packaging in the US is expected to stagnate for global packager Rexam as key markets start to show a decline and the market in general slows down, provoked by fears of another downturn linger.
Male grooming has moved away from the ‘metrosexual’ tag and become much wider accepted, but brands and retailers are urged to steer clear of overtly ‘female’ brands, making branding, packaging and dedicated retail channels important to future growth according...
Global packaging firm Rexam expects the skin care market to lead market growth in the European beauty packaging with consumer demands and innovations key to its success.
It has been a summer of new launches for US packaging firm Cospack who has introduced two new packaging collections designed for the personal care market.
Contract manufacturer Maesa has designed and manufactured b.right, the new skincare range from Benefit Cosmetics that is inspired by antique, 19th century glass apothecary jars and comprises 16 products including moisturizer and make-up remover.
Electronics personal care company Philips has launched its latest dental product Sonicare AirFloss, in the US and European markets, in selected stores.
With sustainability clearly the biggest issue when it comes to cosmetics packaging, we take a look at how cosmetics companies such as L’Oreal, P&G and Shiseido are taking to one of the most promising green materials – bioplastics.
Right across the world many demographic shifts are occurring and as the population ages, this is taking effect on manufacturers as they adapt to the demands of the market.
Ohio-based Multi-Color has expanded its position in labeling for a number of sectors including personal care with the acquisition of Nebraska-based York Label Group.
While the recession may officially be over it has taken its toll on the beauty packaging industry and manufacturers will have to turn to differentiation of packaging format, size and shape to attract consumers.
O. Berk has launched two new packaging ranges, its ‘all-plastic’ lotion pumps and domed oval plastic bottles, which can be used for personal care products such as lotions, moisturizers, cleansers among others.
Cosmetics packager Topline has partnered with a specialist manufacturer of injection molded tubes to produce in-mold labeling (IML) that is both eco-friendly and sustainable.
Packaging companies need to adapt to market trends and the needs of the industry if they are to prevail in the personal care industry, according to Switzerland-based DuPont.
Global packaging company Sonoco has set its waste reduction goals over the next four years as it aims at moving its manufacturing plants to landfill-free status.
Ingredients company Croda has taken strides towards its sustainability commitment by installing solar panels at its North American Headquarters and Innovation Center in Edison, New Jersey.
Personal care label provider Multi-Color is investing in the Central and Eastern region by entering into a share purchase agreement that will see it acquire the Poland-based Consumer Products and Spirit Label Company.
Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever is looking to accelerate its growth in the Americas yet reduce its environmental impact, by opening a deodorant factory in Mexico.
