A new report laying out vital building blocks for the development of sustainable packaging could be hugely significant but only if industry players and regulators adopt and implement its findings, said trade body Europen.
Unilever has pledged to sustainably source all its paper and board packaging within ten years as part of its plan to double its business size while reducing environmental impact.
Converters and manufacturers will be able to measure the real-life performance of packaging barrier products with greater speed and accuracy thanks to an enhanced water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) instrument, said Mocon Inc.
The 7th edition of the PCD show will open its doors in Paris next February with a focus on how packaging innovation can enhance perfume and cosmetic brands.
Magnetys, a magnetic decoration technique for plastics can result in a 3D effect where the design appears to emerge from the surface of the product, according to Solev, the company behind the innovation.
As the cosmetics and personal care industry recovers from a hard hitting downturn, a rash of packaging innovation is aiming to draw consumers back to their old spending patterns.
To mark the launch of a website dedicated to its environmentally responsible glass, Verre Infini, SGD has announced a design competition in conjunction with Clarins-owned beauty brand, Kibio.
Bioplastics marry the benefits of one of the world’s most versatile materials with the advantages of a sustainable source – making it a significant advance in the field of sustainable packaging. However, as with any innovation, these new materials present...
Infusing tissue paper and material with long lasting fragrances are some of the new technologies offered by Memory Paper Scent to packaging and perfumery players, helping them differentiate from the competition.
Packaging is not only about aesthetics. Increasingly, designers are concentrating on the sensory qualities of the packaging, which has been the inspiration for Sleever International’s new ink.
OekaBeauty, the cosmetics division of Germany-based packaging supplier, Oekametall, has created the packaging for Lancôme’s Hypnose Precious Cells mascara.
New sustainable materials and technologies need to be evaluated to really understand what they can bring to a product, according to luxury rigid box manufacturer, Knoll Packaging.
Leading glass bottle beauty packaging supplier, Arrowpak, is increasing its focus on plastics packaging solutions for the skin care market as a means of expanding its business.
While consumer demand for green packaging is growing, it is still of secondary concern compared to the main priorities of simplicity, functionality and personality, according to Benjamin Punchard, head of packaging research at Euromonitor.
Sustainable packaging and luxury can be combined but it’s a multi-player game, requiring action from retailers, suppliers, brands and consumers, according to Estée Lauder packaging executive John Delfausse.
Euromonitor International has pinpointed ‘cocooning’ as a major new trend in cosmetics packaging. The term refers to a lifestyle shift in which people are increasingly interested in indulging in at-home treatments.
As packaging manufacturers are looking to reduce their impact on the environment, refill formats are emerging as the new winning formula, according to a recent report from market research company Pira International.
Reduced demand in the cosmetics industry had a particularly negative effect on the European tube market, which fell 5.3 per cent in 2009, according to etma, the European Tube Manufacturers Association.
An innovative product selection and batch preparation system for case packing lines is compact, effective, affordable and simple to operate, said manufacturer Cermex.
Improved product protection and flexible volumes are two of the claims France-based packaging company makes of its new Brio line for cosmetics products.
Multifunctionality and ease of use are some of the key drivers for the development and sale of new products within the personal care packaging industry, according to a recent report from Pira International.
Companies in the cosmetics packaging industry should not cut corners when it comes to innovation, according to Rexam’s director of new product development for make-up, Gerald Martines.
Contract packaging manufacturer Biopack is concentrating on offering its customers turnkey solutions as a means of adding value for its customers during difficult market conditions.
Innovation and sustainability are set to be key focus areas at this year’s international packaging exhibition, Emballage 2010 to be held in Paris in November.
Alpha Packaging is increasing its international footprint with the opening of its first European production facility in Roosendaal, the Netherlands this month.
Natural beauty brand Nude Skincare has opted for biodegradable secondary packaging from Curtis Print and Packaging in order to further reduce its ecological footprint.