Packaging & Design

Cosmogen: latest innovation roundup

Cosmogen: latest innovation roundup

By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at some of the latest innovations coming from major packaging players within the beauty and personal care industry. Here, we take a look at Cosmogen.

Aptar: latest innovation roundup

Aptar: latest innovation roundup

By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at some of the latest innovations coming from major packaging players within the beauty and personal care industry. First up, Aptar.

ADF&PCD gears up for next European edition

ADF&PCD gears up for next European edition

By Lucy Whitehouse

The aerosol dispensing forum (ADF) and the packaging of perfume cosmetics & design (PCD) trade shows are are gearing up for the ‘leading packaging event of the year’ with their 2018 edition.

Luxe Pack Monaco highlights Connected Pack

Luxe Pack Monaco highlights Connected Pack

By Simon Pitman

Technology is being incorporated into packaging to create an enhanced connection between consumers and the products they buy, and this year’s Luxe Pack Monaco puts this crucial trend under the spotlight.

Nexgen Biotechnologies opts for digital labelling

Nexgen Biotechnologies opts for digital labelling

By Simon Pitman

Biotechnology ingredients provider Nexgen has opted for Thinfilm’s NFC solutions as a means of enhancing its global supply chain to provide heightened security and distribution transparency.

Paper and packaging company WestRock acquires Hanapak

Paper and packaging company WestRock acquires Hanapak

By Deanna Utroske

Both companies serve the cosmetics and personal care industries (among others). But this deal advances WestRock’s business in Australia, where Hanapak is well established in the consumer packaging market.

Cosmoprof North America marketing director talks packaging

Cosmoprof North America marketing director talks packaging

By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team caught up with Cosmoprof North America marketing director Daniela Ciocan to find out more about what was new at the show this year and to learn a bit more about the event's focus on cosmetic and personal care packaging.

Carbios makes progress on biorecycling of PET plastic

Carbios makes progress on biorecycling of PET plastic

By Simon Pitman

French bioplastics player Carbios says it has made significant advances in the production of PET oligomers made out of terephthalic acid derived from its biorecycling process of PET plastic bottles.

Lumson high-end makeup packaging acquisition

Lumson high-end makeup packaging acquisition

By Lucy Whitehouse

Lumnson, a leading packaging player within Europe, has announced the acquisition of another packaging player, Leoplast, a specialist in high-end makeup.

BillerudKorsnäs announces big plans for the US market

BillerudKorsnäs announces big plans for the US market

By Deanna Utroske

The packaging material company serves luxury cosmetics and personal care brands around the globe; and last week at LuxePack in New York City began its expansion into the Americas region in earnest. At the event, Cosmetics Design spoke with Inger Heinke,...

Packaging: Silgan acquires WestRock division

Packaging: Silgan acquires WestRock division

By Lucy Whitehouse

Silgan Holdings Inc., a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the dispensing systems business of WestRock Company.

Recyclable cosmetics packaging: a central industry focus

Recyclable cosmetics packaging: a central industry focus

By Lucy Whitehouse

Recent moves by major players including Procter & Gamble and Unilever in the field of recyclable beauty and personal care packaging suggests it’s fast becoming a key area  of innovation and investment for the industry.

4 key global packaging trends revealed

4 key global packaging trends revealed

By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor has released a new report on the global state of packaging for beauty and personal care (BPC), which covers four essential trends for the industry.

DuPont packaging innovation awards open for entries

DuPont packaging innovation awards open for entries

By Deanna Utroske

The chemical, material company has put out a call inviting entries in its annual packaging award competition. DuPont’s contest is meant to highlight and inspire packaging in cosmetics, personal care, and every other industry, that’s better for people...

Sustainable personal care packaging materials and design reconsidered

Special Newsletter: Sustainability

Sustainable personal care packaging materials and design reconsidered

By Deanna Utroske

Manufacturing in a sustainable way is undeniably good business for any industry that hopes to outlast the current moment. But what ‘sustainability’ is and how to make it an accurate description of the beauty product packaging supply chain is another matter...

Albéa packaging opens Slovakia facility

Albéa’s Slovakia arm officially opens

By Lucy Whitehouse

Albéa, a global packaging player, has entered its 15th country, with its recently acquired facility in Slovakia now an official part of the company.

The future of beauty tools, accessories and textures

The future of beauty tools, accessories and textures

By Lucy Whitehouse

Mintel has revealed what its analysts believe is up ahead for the beauty accessories market, noting that the segment is likely to start playing a much more central role in the wider industry.

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