Industry buzz
Packaging suppliers MWV and Rock-Tenn to merge
U.S. packaging giants MeadWestvaco (MWV) and Rock-Tenn Company have entered into an agreement to combine their businesses creating a...
Aptar beauty + home: Elisabteth Salom L’Ancien named Vice President Business Development Fragrance
Elisabeth Salom L’Ancien, aged 48, has been appointed Vice President Business Development Fragrance within Aptar’s Global Market...
Cosmetic ingredients: Clariant and Beraca establish strategic alliance
Switzerland based supplier of specialty chemicals Clariant is acquiring a 30% share of Beraca’s Health and Personal Care division, with...
Multisensorial Packaging, giving a Soft Touch
Beyond the conception of high-protection and high-performance dispensers, Mega Airless, a specialist in 100% airless packaging, also...
Seppic presents new data on Geltrap: an environmentally friendly emulsion
Seppic, a subsidiary of the Air Liquide group developing and supplying ingredients for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets, seized...
Cosmetagora rewards innovative formulas
The 7th edition of the Cosmetagora trade show, which was held in Paris on the 13th and 14th January 2015, hosted 152 exhibitors and...
Bisphenol A ’poses no health risk’ says European Food Safety Authority
Current levels of exposition to bisphenol A (BPA) “do not pose health risks to consumers,” despite several uncertainties, said the...
Puig acquires niche fragrance brands Penhaligon’s and L’Artisan Parfumeur
Barcelona based beauty and perfumery group Puig has acquired the niche fragrance brands Penhaligon’s and L’Artisan Parfumeur from Fox...
A.S Watson strengthens its presence in The Netherlands with the acquisition of drugstore chain Dirx
A.S. Watson Health & Beauty Benelux, a subsidiary of the international health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group, is acquiring all...
Vetroplas launches CTL’s in-mould labelling technology for tubes into the UK
Vetroplas, a supplier of premium packaging for the cosmetics and personal care industry across the UK and Ireland, is launching a range...
