It's June and summer is beginning, but that does not mean the cosmetics packaging world is winding down. Here is a collection of some of the latest launches in the personal care packaging space.
Cosmetics packaging specialist Lumson is taking its 'world-first' Airless Bottle Technology to Australia and New Zealand through Sydney cosmetics manufacturer Trulux.
No Cosmopack event would be complete without some awards, and the 2015 show was no different, with 9 different companies picking up awards for packaging innovation.
Well 2015 seems to be passing by quite quickly, so here's some more announcements and highlights from the cosmetics packaging world, whether it be in masstige or prestige, fragrance, skin care, make-up, the list goes on. Browse the gallery to see...
L’Oréal has turned its attention to reducing its environmental impact, particularly concerning its packaging, and announces collaboration with Avery Dennison focusing on the entire lifecycle of its packaging labels.
France has implemented a long-disputed legislation to inform consumers of recyclable packaging with the use of a new logo - ‘Triman’ (Sorting Man), despite voiced concerns from sectors like cosmetics.
As 2014 draws to a close we take a look at the announcements and highlights in the cosmetics packaging world, whether it be in masstige or prestige, fragrance, skin care, make-up, the list goes on. Browse the gallery to see some of the final snippets...
The FMCG industry is approaching a turning point: the new year is set to see innovations reach the market that will shatter current approaches to sustainability and the wider “green issue.”
Consumers today expect more at every price point, and the distinctions among mass, masstige and luxury products are shifting. Cosmetics Design looks at how premium feel is no longer reserved for high-end products.
How much is Europe investing in the bioeconomy today, and just what state are those sectors in? The scientific and technical arm of the EC now has a dedicated website to regularly assess progress in this area.
The company announced this week its intentions to further limit water use and packaging as well as to take advantage of more renewable materials by 2020.
Summer is over and Autumn is upon us, so we take a look at the announcements and highlights in the cosmetics packaging world, whether it be in masstige or prestige, fragrance, skin care, make-up, the list goes on.
Unilever has developed a technology to reduce plastic in its personal care packaging by ‘at least’ 15%, in a move which will both further bolster its sustainable profile, and potentially save the industry big in packaging costs.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) has announced it will launch this year’s Biodiversity Barometer in April, promising insights on the growing consumer demand for beauty brands to show evidence of biodiversity responsibility.
Both the personal care sector and the consumer are set to gain from a new trend of aerosol compression, giving it the potential to become a particularly lucrative new trend.
The popularity of oil based cosmetics like Moroccan or Argan serums is creating demand for packaging that will be able to hold and dispense the thick formulations in a more efficient and sustainable way.
In an effort to keep up with demand for the latest in aerosol technology as well producing more environmentally friendly components, providers in Europe have had no choice but to step up their game. Here, Mintel rounds up the top players..
Belgian research institute VIB discovers the potential of lignin-modified poplars to produce sugar for bio-based products, which can then be used in cosmetics applications among others.
The cosmetics packaging event is gearing up to open its doors next month where 3,400 brand experts and packagers will gather from 60 countries to network and see the industry's latest innovative and sustainable efforts.
EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik has highlighted the crucial role bioplastics play in Europe‘s transition towards a circular bio based economy at the 8th European Bioplastics Conference last week.
Winter is in full swing now and the end of the year is upon us, but there has still been an array of new wrappings and packs in the cosmetics industry. Here, Cosmetics Design delves into some of the latest personal care packs.
Meeting consumer expectations regarding a beauty product and also using the most environmentally friendly packaging possible can lead to a conflict of interest and is the dilemma facing the cosmetics industry.
Despite the proliferation of low-cost cosmetics packaging, Europe still maintains a significant lead in the luxury end of industry according to commentators at the recent Luxepack Monaco conference.
The 8th European Bioplastics Conference, taking place in Berlin on 10-11 December 2013, promises to shine the spotlight on the latest performance trends, material innovations and bioplastics experiences from Europe and elsewhere.
Call it a buzzword, call it a trend, call it a responsibility. Sustainability has long been at the forefront of consumer goods markets; but now a number of cosmetics industry professionals are questioning whether it is being approached from the right...
The natural ingredients supplier has expanded its portfolio to include botanical oils to meet growing trends. Cosmetics Design was at the exclusive unveiling in Paris this week where experts in R&D and sourcing revealed Naturex's goal to create...
In the final part of CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com’s interview series with packaging expert Dr Benjamin Punchard, he explains the economical and environmental factors affecting the personal care market right now.
As Autumn begins, the world of packaging has seen new launches in the professional, baby care and hair care markets. Here, Cosmetics Design delves into some of the latest personal care packs.
When buying a beauty product from the luxury end of the scale we have a different hierarchy of needs, which means sustainable packaging is not the number one priority.
As natural cosmetic formulators continue to search for workable preservative solutions, food ingredients are proving popular but only form a part of the solution, Organic Monitor claims.
With packaging manufacturers making every effort to reduce the materials used in the manufacturing process, Avery Dennison says it has designed especially for thin labels.
The perfume and cosmetics packaging event is gearing up for its 10th edition in 2014, which is taking place on 5-6 February and is set to play host to over 200 exhibitors including Albéa, Gerresheimer and Mega Airless.
Anti-ageing, hair care, fragrance and airless have been the focus of the packaging world as summer ends and the Autumn readies itself for action. Here, Cosmetics Design delves into some of the latest personal care packs.
After years of growth the international aluminium aerosol can industry achieved another production record of 6.93 billion cans in 2012, and with the pack's versatility the years to come will be positive too.
German manufacturer Rebhan has created a sustainable glass polymer for cosmetics packaging which it believes offers a high-quality appearance for a low price.
As the industry recovers from the recession and there is the promise of hair care product development fuelled by consumer demand, cosmetics packager Mega Airless is seeing demand in the market for technologies that provide protection.
As the big cosmetics companies opt for sustainable packaging – the buzzword of the industry – one supplier has stated that green packs should not be viewed as special or optional, but should be the norm.
As the quest for natural substitutes to petroleum-based plastics continues, scientists at the Polytechnic University of Catalonidia have discovered a microorganism in South America that produces poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), which will come as good...
Aluminium cans used for aerosols containing shaving foam, hair mousse and sunscreen could be a thing of the past if Cambridge Consultants has its way, as the product development firm develops a low cost, environmentally friendly option using PET.
Organisers, Organic Monitor has made green formulations and sustainable packaging focal themes at the next edition of its European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, in a bid to cater to the growing pressure placed on the industry to reduce its carbon footprint.
The issue of sustainability never seems to be far from the minds of cosmetics manufacturers, and L’Oreal USA’s latest green goal has been realized as its Garnier subsidiary develops the first community garden made from non-recyclable post-consumer beauty...
