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Fasten’s refillable jar concept wins gold at German Innovation Awards
Industry buzz
Fasten Packaging won a Gold Award for its Goodloop refillable jar concept at the 2023 German Innovation Awards, presented by the German...
Why is spatula the latest must-have for applying foundation?
Markets & trends
The spatula has become a must-have beauty accessory on TikTok, handy for applying foundation. In fact, some users have ditched their...
Brazilian cosmetics industry achieves record trade surplus
Industry buzz
According to data released by the Brazilian Association of Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics (ABIHPEC), the 17.2% increase in...
Azelis to distribute Berkem’s cosmetic ingredients in Thailand and South Korea
Industry buzz
The French company specialising in bio-based chemistry continues to expand its global distribution network. Groupe Berkem has just signed...
Beautycounter appoints Board Director Mindy Mackenzie as interim CEO
Industry buzz
Santa Monica, CA-based Beautycounter has appointed Board Director Mindy Mackenzie as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective...
“We abuse plastic, it’s so cheap,” says UN Environment chief
Environment
As the second round of negotiations on an international treaty against plastic pollution opened on Monday May 29 at UNESCO headquarters...
Fragrance Creators names Dan Selechnik as new Director, Regulatory Science
Industry buzz
Fragrance Creators, the trade association representing the majority of fragrance manufacturing in North America, has named Dan Selechnik,...
The future of beauty packaging: five questions to Gilles Swyngedauw, Albéa
Packaging & design
A major player of the global cosmetics packaging industry, Albéa has put sustainability at the centre of its product innovation strategy....
"Beauty is on an upward trajectory across all categories," finds McKinsey
Markets & trends
Following a solid recovery since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, beauty is on an upward trajectory across all categories. The market...
Stora Enso unveils cosmetic tube made of 85% paperboard fibers
Packaging & design
The result of the cooperation between Stora Enso, Blue Ocean Closures and AISA, this new tube made of 85% pulp fibers is expected to be...
