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RPC launches new cosmetics packaging range

09-May-2005 - RPC Bramlage-Wiko has expanded its standard range of containers for personal care and beauty products with the launch of the new Diamond series, aimed at combining low cost with functionality and high-end styling, writes Simon Pitman.

Gerresheimer unveils glass packaging innovations

27-Apr-2005 - Gerresheimer took the lid off a number of cosmetics packaging innovations at last week's InterPack show, held in Germany. The company's offerings reflect the continued need to make cosmetics and personal care packaging both functional and eye-catching, writes Simon Pitman.

Researchers warn on packaging cancer risk

25-Apr-2005 - Compounds found in plastic compounds used in cosmetics products could be cancer-causing researchers in the US have revealed. The research, although still to be completed, could lead to a shake up in the types of plastic packaging used in the future, reports Simon Pitman.

FoodNavigator.com scoops industry award

25-Apr-2005 - FoodNavigator.com has been named website of the year in the 2005 Business Food and Drink Journalism awards.

An alternative to glass packaging

18-Apr-2005 - Superfos has launched a new line of packaging for personal care products, designed as a less expensive alternative to glass jars, reports Simon Pitman.

Ileos launches cosmetic packaging innovations

14-Apr-2005 - France-based Ileos is unveiling a string of eye-catching solutions for folding cartons in the beauty and perfumery sector to be unveiled at the forthcoming Interpack show, reports Simon Pitman.

Unifill to unveil new technologies at Interpack

12-Apr-2005 - Italian company Unifill, a manufacturer of vertical thermoform, fill andseal machines for monodose plastic packs for the food, pharmaceutical,cosmetics and personal care industries, will be displaying upgraded and new models at the forthcoming Interpack show to be held in Dusseldorf, 21-27 April.

Kimberly-Clark and Metro deveop new supply chain system

12-Apr-2005 - Kimberly-Clark and German retailer Metro have introduced a new supply chain system developed through GlobalNetXchange, which will allow joint management of promotions for a variety of products including personal care items.

Amcor débuts in the personal care market

12-Apr-2005 - Procter & Gamble is the first company to use Amcor Flexibles' easy-open Amcor EasyPack system for an updated line of wet wipes. The move marks the Australian-based company's debut in the personal care packaging arena, reports Simon Pitman.

Alcan sells tubes business

07-Apr-2005 - Alcan is to sell its European aluminum tubes business operationsto its current management team and 21 Centrale Partners, an investment fund specialised in high-potential mid-size industrial companies, reports Simon Pitman.

UK team develops concept of sensory-perceptive RFID tags

06-Apr-2005 - Scientists in the UK are pushing forward the concept of Super RFID tags capable of sensory perception in harsh and difficult-to-access environments.

RFID continues to cause problems for retailers

31-Mar-2005 - As cosmetics and personal care suppliers in both Europe and North America race to meet RFID deadlines, a new market report reveals that many retailers are still finding problems and frustrations when trying to implement the technology at a grass roots level, reports Simon Pitman.

PolyOne launches FDA approved PET resin

17-Mar-2005 - PolyOne has introduced a new additive for FDA-regulated PET designed for use in health and beauty packaging applications. OnCap AA scavenger aims to reduce the risk of odor and taste build-up associated with some types of PET packaging, reports Simon Pitman.

EC rules on labelling of perishable cosmetics

16-Mar-2005 - The Europeran Commission has launched an initiative to ensure that all cosmetic products with a durability of more than 30 months will have to indicate so on the labelling. The move means changes for manufacturers of a variety of products, including shampoos, sunscreens and beauty creams, writes Simon Pitman.

Microtrace enhances tampering and tracing solution

15-Mar-2005 - Microtrace, a provider of traceable anti-counterfeit technologies, has enhanced its Microtaggant Identification Particle technology as well as the availability of several ready-to-use solutions aimed at brand protection for the cosmetics industry.

Benchmarking aims to make RFID choice clearer

11-Mar-2005 - In the US ODIN technologies has compiled a benchmarking report that analyses 14 of the leading electronic tags for RFID - an initiative that could simplify the complex choice, reports Simon Pitman.

RFID being held back by lack of experts, survey finds

10-Mar-2005 - The talent pool of RFID professionals is shallow and could impact the successful adoption of the technology by companies keen to comply with the expectations of major retailers, a recent industry report shows, writes Simon Pitman.

Metro showcases RFID labelling technology

22-Feb-2005 - The Metro Group is currently demonstrating a number of future technologies at the EuroShop exhibition fair in Dusseldorf, Germany. Amongst the highlights will be a demonstration of Avery Dennison's RFID labelling technology, which has been pilot tested on a number of food and cosmetic products.

Kimberly-Clark brings RFID to Europe

16-Feb-2005 - In relation to mounting pressure from the world's leading retail group, global health and hygiene company, Kimberly-Clark, has confirmed that it is transferring its global expertise in Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID) in western Europe.

Pliant to expand production capacity

08-Feb-2005 - US personal care and food products manufacturer Pliant announced today that it will spend $15 million to expand its production capacity.

Crown supplies caps and collars for Liz Clairborne fragrance

27-Jan-2005 - Crown Risdon, one of the leading packaging providers to the US personal care industry, has supplied the caps and collars for the new Liz Claiborne Spark Seduction EDP and EDT fragrance packages.

Equistar launches two new packaging resins

27-Jan-2005 - Two new resins designed for a variety of cosmetic and personal care packaging applications have been launched by Equistar Chemicals, part of Lyondell Chemical based in the US.

RFID outlook is positive but 'it will take time'

20-Jan-2005 - As a new report backs up growing evidence that companies' IT spend budgets are continuing to expand in an effort to incorporate RFID tagging, the latest word from global retailers is that implementation will take time.

Nanoparticles improve delivery of anti-ageing cosmetics

13-Jan-2005 - Active ingredients have long been the focus for anti-ageing products, but now many of the cosmetics giants are beginning to place an increasing emphasis on increasingly sophisticated delivery systems in an effort to improve efficacy.

Cosmetic giants move on to next phase for RFID

11-Jan-2005 - Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cranked up the volume in 2004, with most of the major global retail companies, including many of the leading players in the personal care and cosmetics industry, making significant investments in the technology.