Moncler launches its first NFTs
Italian fashion giant, Moncler, has announced the launch of its first NFTs, in collaboration with Arianee Association, a specialist in web3 digital product certification solutions, reports Fashion Network. After raising 20 million in funds in May this year, Arianee Association collaborated with Moncler to launch three NFTs (non-fungible tokens), in celebration of its 70th anniversary. […]
Pernod Ricard to buy majority stake in Código 1530
French firm and leading spirits business, Pernod Ricard, has announced its agreement to buy majority stake in Código 1530 Tequila. This acquisition will expand and enrich Pernod Ricard’s agave spirits portfolio, reports The Spirits Business. Código 1530 is an ultra-premium range of Tequila founded by Ron Snyder, Federico Vaughan and George Strait in 2016. The agreement […]
Shiseido to acquire beauty brand, Gallinée
London-based beauty brand, Gallinée, is set to be acquired by Shiseido Europe S.A. a subsidiary of Shiseido Company, Limited, after entering into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Gallinée, reports Industries Cosmétiques. Gallinée is a beauty brand that is dedicated to the care of the skin microbiome from head to toe. […]
Hennessy partners with Berluti for Richard Hennessy packaging
Hennessy has teamed up with fellow LVMH maison Berluti on limited-edition packaging for its Richard Hennessy cognac blend, reports Luxe Packaging Insight.The Baccarat crystal decanter designed by Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind comes with a leather sleeve and cut-out case. The LVMH stablemate produced an angular leather sleeve that molds to the decanter’s curves, as well […]
Arbikie will become the ‘first’ green hydrogen-powered distillery
Scottish spirit producer, ‘Arbikie’, a field-to-bottle operation, believes it will be the first distillery to be powered by green hydrogen, reports The Spirits Business. Arbikie’s mission is to set new and high standards within the industry, and to become the most sustainable distillery in the world. With the release of their climate positive vodka and […]
Summit Packaging Systems continues to invest to ensure a robust & reliable supply chain in the future
Founded in 1976, Summit Packaging Systems is a privately held manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators and spray caps with its global headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. The company continues to invest to ensure a robust and reliable supply chain in the future. Summit Packaging Systems is now the market leader in the USA with […]
Press release | Easyfairs to launch Paris edition of Packaging Première alongside ADF, PCD and PLD as part of Paris Packaging Week 2023
The launch of the new exhibition targeted exclusively at driving packaging innovation across the luxury products market comes as Easyfairs confirms that the 2023 edition of Paris Packaging Week will return to its traditional January dates. Paris, 23 May 2022 – Easyfairs today announces that it is to expand its Paris Packaging Week event in […]
Midleton Very Rare releases 47YO whiskey
Irish Distillers has released its third expression from the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery collection, a 47-year-old whiskey priced at $51,000. Fire inspired the newest bottling, which dates back to 1854 when the Old Midleton Distillery assembled the world’s largest pot stills, which were managed by “fire men” who controlled the temperature. Master distiller Kevin […]
86% of under 45s willing to pay more for sustainable packaging
A report by Trivium Packaging‘s 2022 Global Buying Green Report based on a survey of more than 15,000 consumers across Europe found out that 86% of those aged 45 and under said they were willing to pay more for sustainable packaging. The data shows consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging has remained remarkably stable […]
LVMH Beauty inks partnership with Origin Materials for sustainable packaging
A partnership between French luxury group LVMH and US-based Origin Materials will see LVMH Beauty secure sustainable, carbon-negative PET for use in its perfume and cosmetics packaging. As it works towards its goal of zero plastic from virgin fossil feedstock by 2026 outlined in its LIFE 360 strategy, LVMH’s beauty arm has inked an agreement with materials […]
Interview | Wilfried Duivenvoorden, Unilever
We had the pleasure of speaking to Wilfried Duivenvoorden from Unilever. Read the full interview to find out some of his top tips for people entering the aerosol packaging industry and more! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? What interested you to be involved in the packaging industry? What do you enjoy most […]
The Coca-Cola Company pledges to achieve 25% refillable or returnable portfolio by 2030
The Coca-Cola Company has announced what it says is an “industry-leading goal” to sell at least 25% of all beverages across its global portfolio in refillable or returnable glass or plastic bottles and containers. According to The Coca-Cola Company, 16% of its total volume of products in 2020 was sold in traditional refillable or returnable packaging. […]
New year, new Comité Français des Aérosols (CFA) top management members
The new CFA Presidency, Vice-Presidency, and Management Team send their best wishes for the year ahead! Nathalie Thys is delighted and honoured to assume the presidency of the CFA from Claude-Bernard Michelot. “It is my pleasure to thank him for his commitment and the achievements he made during his presidency. I have been inspired by […]
O-I Design Awards 2021
A young British designer has won the 2021 O-I : EXPRESSIONS DESIGN AWARDS with an entry inspired by old Norse legends. The awards challenged young designers to create innovative and appealing brands in glass which tackled a very real issue faced by spirits owners – how to convey both premium brand cues and enhanced sustainability. […]
The Estée Lauder Companies joins Pulpex
The Pulpex paper bottle consortium has a new member. Beauty group The Estée Lauder Companies will look to scale the Pulpex technology across its brand portfolio. According to Daniel Ramos, Senior Vice President, Global Packaging at Estée Lauder, “Exploring alternative materials and more responsible concepts into our packaging design is a strategic imperative, but we know […]