Convenience and on-shelf presence are the key drivers in the packaging industry, particularly in beauty packaging, as pumps and aerosol cans see a surge in popularity in skin, hair and sun care.
An international private equity firm has purchased a majority stake in cosmetics packaging supplier Geka, providing the brush maker with the financial backing it needs to continue its international expansion.
The unstable economic environment, particularly in Europe, has taken its toll on the consumer packaging business, with beauty packaging being one of the worst hit, according to global packaging supplier MWV.
Much like adults, school children apply sunscreen substantially less than is recommended although the pump has been highlighted as the best dispenser for the products, according to a study in Australia.
Virginia-based packaging firm MeadWestvaco (MWV) will focus on customer partnerships, new innovation, and targeting emerging markets as part of its profitable growth strategies to boost its personal care business.
In the online world, the role of packaging and how it links to conventional retail purchasing is constantly evolving. According to Shikatani Lacroix, packaging continues to play a very important role in the online experience.
According to Dr. Benjamin Punchard, the head of global packaging research at Euromonitor International; “Over the 2005-2020 period the fastest growing countries for skin care packaging were Indonesia, China and India.”
In a crowded and competitive skin care market, consumer giant Unilever has drawn on new packaging and a new formulation of its Vaseline lotions in order to stand out from the crowd.
Airless packaging has been used in the cosmetics industry for some time due to its product protection and restitution capabilities. Here CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes a look at the latest launches as the skin care market ramps up its use of airless...
Significant growth in the market for plastic stabilizers is being driven by the need to protect consumer products such as personal care and cosmetics from light and heat.
Leading bioplastics provider NatureWorks has secured a $150m investment from Thailand-based chemicals giant PTT Chemical to help it expand its footprint in the market for plastics and films used in personal care packaging.
New Jersey-based packaging supplier Topline has confirmed its intent to expand in the European market with the acquisition of France-based player Cosworld-Primapack.
The UK-based packager has announced that it expects hair care, which has the largest share in Asia Pacific, to experience the fastest growth in the region.
Personal care packaging in the US is expected to stagnate for global packager Rexam as key markets start to show a decline and the market in general slows down, provoked by fears of another downturn linger.
Building on the success of being the biggest pack type used in volume terms in the personal care market in 2010, flexible packaging is predicted to continuing to perform the best in that packaging market, according to Rexam.
With sustainability clearly the biggest issue when it comes to cosmetics packaging, we take a look at how cosmetics companies such as L’Oreal, P&G and Shiseido are taking to one of the most promising green materials – bioplastics.
While the recession may officially be over it has taken its toll on the beauty packaging industry and manufacturers will have to turn to differentiation of packaging format, size and shape to attract consumers.
A spate of merger and acquisitions as Europe’s leading plastic packaging players increasingly focus on core activities is evidence the sector has recovered swiftly from the crippling financial recession of 2008, according to a report by industry analysts...
Cosmetics packager Topline has partnered with a specialist manufacturer of injection molded tubes to produce in-mold labeling (IML) that is both eco-friendly and sustainable.
Personal care label provider Multi-Color is investing in the Central and Eastern region by entering into a share purchase agreement that will see it acquire the Poland-based Consumer Products and Spirit Label Company.
Swedish paperboard company Iggesund has invested in lowering its carbon fuel emissions and installed energy technology in its mills to run solely on biofuel, as it attempts to meet sustainability demands.
Stila's Color Wheel Palette was given the grand award winner for the International Packaging Award competition, announced at the HBA global event in New York, yesterday.
Rexam Personal Care Division has introduced the second edition of lip-gloss applicators to it Glossy Days collection; eight new flocked-tipped applicators.
Japanese cosmetics and personal care giant Shiseido has focused on packaging as part of its plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its products throughout their life cycle.
As part of its latest sustainability initiative global packaging giant Amcor has pledged significant reductions in energy use, waste and CO2 emissions.
In an industry renowned for its luxury image, there are signs that manufacturers’ attention is turning to the sustainable development of cosmetics packaging, although there is a long way to go.
A new report shows that personal care remains the most important sector for aerosols in the UK market and also underlines the fact that growth remains strong.
BASF and INEOS have formed a global joint venture company, named Styrolution, for the production of styrene, used in a number of applications for cosmetic packaging.
The market for bioplastics is set to top one million tons in 2011 and will grow rapidly to double in size by 2015, according to the European Bioplastics association.
The airless concealer packs by Korean–based Yonwoo are available as both jumbo jars and tubes, which are designed for two–part cosmetics such as foundation with concealer.
Gerresheimer reported revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, citing demand from the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors as the key drivers.
Sustainability is emerging as a key trend in luxury packaging as luxury marketers look to promote their environmentally responsible credentials through their choice of packaging materials, a recent report from the UK-based market research company Pira...
Complex product formulations, concerns over sustainability and the growing trend towards premiumisation are just some of the factors that will influence new product development at Rexam Personal Care, according to its global marketing and innovation director...
Building on growth in its food and household packaging divisions Netherlands-based AFA Dispensing says it is now set to focus on aerosol replacements for the personal care segment.
With Organic Monitor predicting an increase in the take up of sustainable packaging initiatives by beauty companies in 2011, the topic promises to a focus of industry events this year.
Portola Packaging has announced its environmental improvements in energy and packaging source reduction and recycling, as it seeks to minimize its environmental impact in a sustainable way.
Albéa (previously Alcan Packaging Beauty) has announced its acquisition of laminate tube manufacturer Betts Group, to become a leader in plastic and laminate tubes.
Rigid packaging player Berlin Packaging has acquired Continental Packaging Solutions and integrated AllPak into its business, significantly expanding its reach in the US.
Global printing and coding company Domino has posted record sales for 2010, ending October 31, and attributed the growth to re-investment by its customers.
When developing a new product, companies must not forget the importance of design, according to a brand consultant at the Emballage trade fair in Paris last month.
A Shiseido shampoo bottle partly made of bioplastic is on display at the COP 16 talks in an attempt to make abstract discussions on reducing fossil fuel reliance and lowering carbon footprint more tangible.
Packaging firm Jackel has taken strides towards achieving its ambition of being a luxury packager to the personal care market with its latest concept, a 360 degree, hinge-free make up case.
Glass and plastic manufacturer Gerresheimer has recognised the development of China as one of the world’s key growth markets and moved quickly to become one of the first choice partners for the Chinese cosmetics industry.
Topline Products, a cosmetics packaging company, has announced the installation of blow molding equipment at its plant in Michigan, with the hope of expanding its color cosmetics packaging.
The grand award of this year’s HBA International Package Design Award Competition was given to L’Oreal Paris for its Paris True Match roll-on make-up applicator.
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