Packaging

European convenience packaging has its' finger on the pulse

European convenience packaging has its' finger on the pulse

By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Ceresana, convenience packaging is ripe in Europe and the use of composite films in particular is allowing for a further reduction of weight, saving resources and transport costs. 

A roundup of the latest methods in preserving cosmetics packaging

A roundup of the latest methods in preserving cosmetics packaging

By Michelle Yeomans

Flexible plastic packaging is gradually taking the place of traditional glassware in cosmetics. However; in some aspects the performance isn't as flexible. Here’s a look at some of the best ways to preserve cosmetics packaging. 

Luxe Pack New York to expand, with new features

Luxe Pack New York to expand, with new features

By Simon Pitman

Luxe Pack New York continues to develop into one of the most important events for the North American beauty packaging industry, with a bigger than ever event planned for this year, incorporating a number of new features.

“Green packaging should be the norm, not an option”

“Green packaging should be the norm, not an option”

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

Differentiation is the big challenge to beauty packaging

Differentiation is the big challenge to beauty packaging

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The big challenge to the beauty packaging industry is differentiation as it becomes more difficult to make a product stand out, according to Mintel’s senior global packaging analyst, Benjamin Punchard.