Packaging & Design

Counterfeit cosmetics hit headlines in the UK

Counterfeit cosmetics hit headlines in the UK

By Lucy Whitehouse

Brands including Benefit, Dior, Nars and Mac have been the subject of headlines in the UK due to counterfeits worth hundreds of thousands of pounds having been seized.

Sustainable packaging: eye on the guys

Sustainable packaging: eye on the guys

By Lucy Whitehouse

One market research firm suggests that sustainable packaging may offer a key way to entice more men to become male grooming consumers.

Personal care’s potential in tackling plastic pollution

Personal care’s potential in tackling plastic pollution

By Lucy Whitehouse

Having taken a lead in reducing microplastic waste, and now potentially moving towards plastic-free wet wipes too, personal care has been an industry at the forefront of the ongoing move to reduce plastic pollution globally.

BeautyTech Meetup arrives in New York

BeautyTech Meetup arrives in New York

By Deanna Utroske

The global beauty technology Meetup community founded by Odile Roujol launched a New York City chapter this week. A next, panel event in already in the planning stages for later this summer; and gauging from the turnout at this week’s gathering, there...

Neopac opens US headquarters and manufacturing

Neopac opens US headquarters and manufacturing

By Simon Pitman

Primary packaging provider Neopac has solidified its emphasis on the US market with a move to open a US production facility and headquarters in Wilson, North Carolina.

Packaging network event to take place in London

Packaging network event to take place in London

By Lucy Whitehouse

A business-to-business matchmaking event with a focus on packaging relevant to the beauty and personal care industry is set to take place in London, 26 April 2018.

How printing technology is keeping up with customization

How printing technology is keeping up with customization

By Simon Pitman

The huge growth in customised and tailor-made cosmetics has sent an already fast-paced industry into overdrive. Formulation labs have never been busier, and so is the packaging and labelling side of the business.

Albéa packaging set for new owner

Albéa packaging set for new owner

By Lucy Whitehouse

Packaging player Albéa is facing a change of shareholders, as its current owner, an affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP (‘Sun’), has announced its intention to sell the company.

Cosmopack Asia director discusses show highlights

Cosmopack Asia director discusses show

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Cosmopack Asia show director Rossano Bozzi to find out about all the developments at the expanded packaging event, held in Hong Kong recently. This year's innovations included a full make-up compact production line,...