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Catalan police shut down counterfeit perfume plant making millions of bottles
Industry buzz
A clandestine factory churning out up to 4 million counterfeit bottles annually has been dismantled by Catalan police, Spanish...
Givaudan doubles down on natural perfumery with major push in Grasse
Industry buzz
The Swiss group Givaudan is committing 55 million Swiss francs (more than 60 million euros) to establish a new R&D and production hub...
A 40-year alliance: Coverpla and Pochet reveal a new signature fragrance bottle
Industry buzz
To mark 40 years of collaboration, Coverpla and Pochet du Courval unveiled a new standard bottle, Emeraude, at Paris Packaging Week — a...
French cosmetics at a crossroads: FEBEA urges competitiveness drive
Companies & industry
Amid an unprecedented export downturn, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and mounting European regulatory constraints, the French cosmetics...
Meiyume is fast-tracking metal packaging to drive more sustainable luxury
Industry buzz
In response to growing demand for sustainable solutions, the luxury beauty packaging expert is expanding its capabilities in metal...
Trade show: Six key areas of innovation spotted at Paris Packaging Week
Packaging & design
With more than 900 exhibitors, the 25th edition of Paris Packaging Week reaffirmed its status as a flagship event for beauty packaging...
Guerlain taps Microcaps’ Perfume Pearls technology for Aqua Allegoria Perle
Innovation & new products
For its new Aqua Allegoria Perle line, the French fragrance house has partnered with the Swiss company Microcaps, for a new generation of...
From radical science to B2B incubation: Capsum shifting into high gear
Companies & industry
Capsum, the expert in microfluidic cosmetics formulation, unveils its innovation priorities for 2026, including the preservation of...
Robertet sales rise nearly 8% in 2025 on ingredients and Latin America growth
Industry buzz
The French manufacturer of perfumes, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients reported revenue of EUR 843.9 million (USD 1001,20) for 2025, up...
Inventra: a smart shrink sleeve label by Sleever and Avery Dennison
Industry buzz
Unveiled on February 5th and 6th at Paris Packaging Week, the new Inventra solution integrates RFID technology into a shrink sleeve...
