Industry buzz
Walgreens to acquire Duane Reade
US largest drugstore chain Walgreens. is about to acquire New York-based drugstore chain Duane Reade. The transaction would include all...
Promens appoints new sales and technical manager
Joseph Gerardi, who was previously commercial director at Plastibell Group, has been heading Promens’ sales and development teams located...
Russia: end of compulsory certification for cosmetics
Effective February 15, the Russian government has scrapped mandatory certification of food and cosmetic products sold in the country....
PCD awards packaging innovation
The sixth edition of PCD (Perfumes, Cosmetics & Design) was held on the 26th and 27th January 2010 in Paris, at the Cité des Sciences...
Innovation boosts sun care markets, new report says
The global market for sun care products is projected to reach US$5.6 billion by the year 2015, says a new report by Global Industry...
Berlin Packaging to acquire All-Pak
US-based Berlin Packaging has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire country-fellow All-Pak. Both companies supply plastic,...
Rexam claims expertise in the “art of priming”
Rexam’s efforts in the design of quick-priming fine mist and lotion pumps apparently yield fruitful results. Whether for the luxury...
Luxe Pack New York is going green
On the occasion of its 2010 edition, Luxe Pack New York, is resizing its show floors in order to make room for additional exhibitors. The...
SGD finds a new financial partner and invests
SGD, the world leader in high-end specialty glass bottles for the perfumery, cosmetic and pharmacy industries, has achieved the...
PXA expands to jewellery, accessories and packaging
Now in its third year, PXA, Perfume Expo America, is expanding to jewellery, accessories, high-end packaging and designers, with the aim...
