Colonial Chemical ME Arabia (CCME), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Chetcuti as President of Colonial Chemical ME Arabia. Dr Chetcuti will report to the board directly and be responsible for all operations, manufacturing, commercial revenue, and P&L for CCME. Dr Chetcuti has more than 34 years of experience in the field … Read more
This month Mintel looks at products with specific focus on unual packaging details in their design process. Naturally, the environment plays a significant part with new packaging development.
With immediate effect, Nobilis Group GmbH will take over the exclusive distribution partnership for the fragrances of the Brunello Cucinelli brand. Brunello Cucinelli once again complements the Nobilis portfolio with a renowned brand from and fashion sector from the house of EuroItalia. www.nobilis-group.com
Product samples are a great way to test how well new products, different variants or mixtures are received by consumers. DTM Print is introducing a new label printing system for cosmetic samples.
Beautiful curls, healthy scalp, heat protection, less breakage… The tasks of hair care have changed. The expectations are a lot higher – not just for daily care products but also for colouring products and styling products. Here you will find a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that reflects those trends.
Gerhard Schubert, the founder and shareholder of leading packaging machine manufacturer Schubert, passed away peacefully in Crailsheim on 4th July 2023 at the age of 84. With his passing, the packaging industry has lost a defining figure and an extraordinary personality. In 1966, he founded Gerhard Schubert GmbH. www.schubert.group
Sunlight can cause quite the damage to unprotected skin, sunburn or premature skin aging are just two possible results. That’s why sun protection and specific after sun care products are so important to keep the skin healthy. We present a selection of formulations and incredient suppliers that focus on sun protection.
With the implementation of Cosmetic Supervision Administration Regulation (CSAR) since 1st January 2021, the Chinese cosmetic market has begun a new epoch. In the following, Rong Mei Hui-Drobnik, specialist for Chinese cosmetic regulations, gives an update on the new developments.
With the growing trends in sustainability and upcycling, natural cosmetics became a huge aspect of the whole beauty industry. Using natural incredients isn’t just nice to have anymore. It became a respected beauty standard. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that gives an insight into the latest developments.
Outside of the daily routine, exfoliants, masks or intensive treatments represent something special. No wonder that these products are very popular with customers. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that give a comprehensive insight into the latest innovations on the market.
Holiferm Limited and Sasol Chemicals, a business unit of Sasol Ltd (JSE: SOL; NYSE: SSL), announced a collaboration to manufacture and commercialize rhamnolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs). This collaboration expands the partnership between the two companies announced in March 2022 to develop and commercialize another biosurfactant product, sophorolipids. www.sasol.com
Formable, printable packaging that can be used for products in all industries – that’s what Chocal Paper Fibres (CPF) aims to make possible. According to the packaging specialist, it has developed a technology that allows sustainable and fully recyclable packaging to be molded into custom shapes. www.chocal.com
Inolex is making further investments in its leadership team with the recent appointment of Michael Dall as Chief Financial Officer and Ron Lopez as Vice President Operations. In this new role, Dall will provide pivotal leadership to the company’s overall financial strategy and its strong position for global development. Lopez has been at the helm … Read more
The Takeout range presents a collection of creative gift card packaging concepts designed to inspire creativity in how you can build anticipation and appetite for your menu. The Takeout range is designed not only to satisfy your burger lovers, but also to spark the imagination of gift card managers and merchandisers at restaurants and fast … Read more
The adoption of laser welding in manufacturing: The newly developed process produces big bags from single-grade PP fabric. That makes it possible to produce tight (vapour- and dust-proof) bags and to replace the previous sewing process.
Although 2022 was a difficult year, marked by the energy crisis and the shortage of raw materials, the company Cosmewax has developed a record number of new products and adaptations. The total number was more than 700 new formulas in depilatory and skin care products. We have also launched more than 100 new products, the … Read more
The company’s UV LED Dual Cure ink series builds on the original successful formula of the EkoCure ANCORA series, which was developed specifically for food packaging and labeling. Flint Group’s Dual Cure inks and coatings can be cured with a conventional UV lamp or an energy-saving UV LED, the company says. www.flintgrp.com
Oliver Berndt is the new head of Events and Marketing at the German Packaging Institute (dvi). With the reinforcement of its office in Berlin, the dvi is reacting to the increasing number of its member companies, the strong expansion of its information and service offer and the central importance of events as a crucial tool … Read more
The producer of flexible packaging signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for its Indian business and operations with Premji Invest and SB Packagings. The combination will help the company to achieve its ambition to grow further and create value in the Indian market. With the new partners, it is able to strengthen its business in … Read more
The new launched ‘Saffragyl biofunctional’ is said to transform oral health into a daily beauty regimen by proposing a natural, safe, and effective bioactive to take care of the biology of the gingiva. According to the manufacturer it is a new, Cosmos approved cosmetic solution for gum care. This natural extract is from upcycled saffron … Read more
