The FEA speakers revealed for its September event in Lisbon

The FEA, European Aerosol Federation, has unveiled a stellar line-up of speakers for its Global Aerosol Events exhibition and conference next month. The FEAerosol2022 exhibition will be taking place on the 21 & 22 of September in Lisbon, Portugal. The exhibition will provide key insights into the issues affecting the aerosol industry, whilst providing exciting […]
Samurai 2k Aerosol aims to innovate with automotive aerosol solutions

Samurai 2k (two-part paint system) is a prominent manufacturer of aerosol paint solutions, with an emphasis on high-performance coating for the automotive refinishing and refurbishing market. The manufacturers have claimed that the 2K-In-a-can Aerosol Spray System is one of the company’s “most in-demand products, because of the use of hardener and paints in the same […]
Join us at the European Aerosol Federation event this September

Our new ADF partner, the leading European Aerosol Federation (FEA) will be joining us in Paris for Paris Packaging Week 2023. Ahead of this, the renowned FEAerosol2022 exhibition will be taking place on the 21 & 22 of September in Lisbon, Portugal. This exhibition will provide key insights into the issues affecting the aerosol industry, […]
Ball Corp’s new aluminum aerosol can

Ball launches lighter, aluminum aerosol can with up to 50% recycled content. Ball Corp. has introduced a new low-carbon aluminum aerosol can that was smelted using renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power, and contains up to 50% recycled material. According to the company, the product, called re:generation, has half the carbon footprint of a […]
Royal Salute switches from porcelain to glass bottles

The porcelain flagon that has been used by the blended whisky company since its founding in 1953 will be replaced with a recyclable glass container. The glass bottles will reduce the carbon footprint of the brand’s principal packaging by 70% while closely resembling the porcelain flagons they replace. The 21 year old Signature Blend, Royal […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs from the end of July

Let’s take a look at some of our favourite packs from July! These designs and packs are all thanks to the brands and designers and their outstanding work. Graphic designer Unika Studio worked with French cosmetics brand Maison Du Solide to create the perfect embrace for their natural, vegan, solid shampoo. The clean typography and […]
Livingcap, transforming waste into deluxe packaging

Vicenza-based company Livingcap, decided to give a second life to wastes from wood and cork processing, by collecting the waste and creating new packaging lines for cosmetics and fragrances- a perfect example of upcycling applied to the world of packaging. Marco Rossata, the Sales and Marketing Manger of Livingcap has described this process as an […]
Glen Scotia redesigns primary and secondary packaging

Glen Scotia has revamped its full packaging range, introducing a new bottle design for its standard and premium ranges. The new packaging incorporates brighter shades of gold, aqua, and emerald green, showing off Campbeltown’s seafaring roots and leafy coastlines. According to Colin Matthews, the chief executive of The Lock Lomond Group, Glean Scotia’s Parent company, […]
Interview | Florence Bidamant, Coradin

We had the pleasure of interviewing Florence Bidamant, Associate, General Manager & CCMO, at Coradin. Florence explains what innovation means to her and tells us about her experience at Paris Packaging Week. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? What interested you in the packaging industry? After working on the development of active ingredients […]
Maison Berger Paris releases its new collection of glass bottles

To complete its collections, French heritage brand Maison Berger Paris has renewed its collaboration with the French subsidiary of the Stoelzle group, which produced the glass bottles for the its latest launches. With this new creation, the designer Anthony Gambus explores the multiple facets of femininity. The original shape of the Duality bottle subtly reveals […]
Diamond inspiration for Kajal’s latest fragrance

The packaging of Kajal Perfumes’ latest fragrance Almaz, draws inspiration from the beauty of diamonds. The brand opted for metallised packaging, embellished with Eastern Kufic calligraphy. For the packaging design of its newest eau de parfum Almaz, Kajal worked with graphic designer and architect Omar Ayoub. “I was inspired by the incredible beauty of diamonds […]
Clean Beauty: dynamics and trends

IntPact, a partner of Paris Packaging Week, is a management consulting firm that provides tailored intelligence to marketing solutions for business growth and today, they are pleased to share dynamics and trends on Clean Beauty. Clean beauty continues to expand and is becoming the new standard in the beauty industry. According to the founders, “In […]
Ball partners with Recycle Aerosol to boost recycling rates

Ball is partnering with Recycle Aerosol to increase the recycling rates of aluminium aerosol cans in the US. The company is committed to building partnerships that can help the industry move toward a world in which materials can be reused over and over again. The sustainability manager at Ball Corporation Predrag Ozmo said, “Beverage cans […]
Boosting product personality: Bemad launches eco-designed champagne pack

Design agency Bemad has launched a novel champagne paper packaging solution. A collaboration with La Paper Factory, the origami-inspired patented design is conceived to be adapted to a variety of premium products. Alfred & Joe is the latest secondary packaging collection to come from French design agency Bemad. The project is in response to a brief […]
Sidel launches new PET aerosol container design

PressureSAFETM is an environmentally friendly aerosol container designed by Sidel to give home care and personal care brands the opportunity to offer more eco-friendly dispensing spray packaging. The new PET product packaging solution is approved for the traditional PET recycling stream. The PressureSAFE pressurised container will allow home and personal care companies to offer a competitive alternative […]
Guerlain teams up with Atelier Truscelli for 2022 Muguet edition

For the 2022 edition of its Muguet fragrance celebrating May Day and France’s lily-of-the-valley tradition, Guerlain (LVMH) called on Atelier Truscelli. For Guerlain’s Muguet fragrance this year, Truscelli transposed the lily-of-the valley flower to jewelry; enameled leaves in a vibrant green contrast with the floral sprig’s bell-shaped flowers set with sparkling crystals. The flower is […]
Student competition project #1 supported by Estee Lauder: PERFUME MADE VISIBLE LES SCEAUX

For the theme of the 2022 competition – “How to reinvent unique, luxurious and sustainable consumer experiences for the luxury fragrance market” – students from both schools were asked to work on this specific brief and present it to the team at Paris Packaging Week and to The Estée Lauder Companies. Project PERFUME MADE VISIBLE […]
Packaging Trends in Japan

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the great pleasure of collaborating with Monia Merabet, founder of WeOutWow, to share packaging trends in the field of perfume and makeup. Today, the topic she discusses in more detail is packaging trends in Japan. If Japan, Asia as a whole, is ahead of refillable products, monodose, or […]
Texen buys PRP Creation’s flexible packaging business

Texen has acquired fellow French company PRP Creation’s flexible packaging activity for an undisclosed sum. The business encompasses pouches and doypacks, giving Texen an additional boost in the luxury and beauty packaging market. Cosmetics packaging player Texen has added PRP Creation’s flexible packaging business to its portfolio. Texen says it has identified major opportunities for flexible pouches […]
Macallan debuts world’s oldest single malt Scotch

The Macallan has released an 81-year-old whisky, taking the title of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch. The Edrington-owned whisky brand has unveiled The Reach, a single malt buried in 1940 during the Second World War. The 81-year-old whisky is made from a single oak cask seasoned with sherry and is presented in a decanter […]
Packaging trends in makeup by Monia Merabet – WeOutWow

Monia Merabet, founder of WeOutWow, an agency of trends and strategic innovation, discusses the packaging trends in the makeup industry. While there was a shift in demand from makeup to skincare and hybrid beauty during the peak of the crisis, the colour cosmetic segment is coming back in full force, especially for the eye and […]
Design Case Study | Kristall Vodka, a prestigious and precious design

Prestige and preciousness are the two words that inspired Mattéo Tabutieaux to create this concept. Find out more about this pack in our exclusive design case study below. Tell us a bit about the brand – its heritage, its story, and its markets – and the brief for this project. How does the design express […]
Focus on… Our favourite Valentine’s Day inspired packs

Let’s have a look at some of our favourite Valentine’s Day inspired packs! These designs and packs are all thanks to the brands and designers and their outstanding work. Graphic designers Never Know Defeat have designed the perfect packaging for this special day! Mixtons is a mail-to-order cocktail company that’s completely reimagining the cocktail. Each […]
Chanel and Sulapac create innovative bio-based luxury jar lids for skincare

With the launch of N°1 by Chanel, Chanel and Sulapac achieved a new milestone in their partnership. The new eco-friendly Chanel beauty collection, which includes skincare, makeup, and a fragrance mist, contains up to 97% natural ingredients. Furthermore, the full range of packaging for the N°1 de Chanel is eco-designed and includes innovative lids that […]
Design Case Study | Breath, a creative reflection of Zephyr

Breath is a concept designed by Studio Zephyr intended to demonstrate the designers know-how and creativity. Find out more about this pack in our exclusive design case study below. Tell us a bit about the brand – its heritage, its story, and its markets – and the brief for this project. How does the design […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs from the end of January

Let’s have a look at some of our favourite packs from the end of January! These designs and packs are all thanks to the brands and designers and their outstanding work. We are my Creative have designed a creative full brand identity and label system for Braw. The packaging design reflects the misologists craft when […]
Bvlgari L’Opera Grandiosa: Venetian glassmaking meets high jewellery

The unique L’Opera Grandiosa fragrance from Bvlgari (LVMH) features a Murano glass flacon encrusted with gold and coloured gemstones. The €50,000 creation made its debut last year at the reopening of La Samaritaine, also owned by LVMH. The mouth-blown flacon in Venetian glass is crafted using the sbruffo technique. This combines various glass layers with […]
Spirits supply chain reacts to changing conditions

From the pandemic to sustainability, the spirits packaging sector is responding to new demands and trends. Packaging News spoke to key players in the market, from brands and trade associations to designers and manufacturers. Glass packaging has traditionally dominated the spirits market. Absolut believes Covid-19 pushed sustainability to the forefront of the sector, resulting in […]
Veolia and L’Oréal join forces to manufacture cosmetic packaging made from recycled plastic

In order to reduce the carbon footprint of cosmetic packaging, Veolia and L’Oréal are collaborating to create a circular economy for plastics: Veolia will supply L’Oréal with high-quality recycled plastic that will minimise CO2 emissions by 50% to 70% as compared to regular bottles. The plastic will be recycled from waste packaging (bottles, flasks, etc.) […]
Chanel lightweights packaging for new N°1 range

Chanel has launched N°1 de Chanel, an anti-aging skincare, make-up, and fragrance mist line. The packaging is environmentally friendly, built to be lightweight, made from recycled or recyclable materials, and minimised in plastics. Approximately 80% of the skincare, make-up, and fragrance products in the range are made of glass. As a result of the streamlined […]