Guerlain unveils refillable PCR flacon for Aqua Allegoria revamp
LVMH-owned Guerlain is revamping its Aqua Allegoria collection as it seeks to make its fragrances – and its packaging – more sustainable. The brand has revealed a new, refillable flacon made using 15% PCR glass, as well as a new[…]
Cellulose Valley: a French research chair to drive new cellulose packaging solutions
The Cellulose Valley teaching and research chair aims to develop new cellulose-based materials for packaging applications. Launched by France’s Fondation Grenoble INP, the four-year initiative is backed by DS Smith Packaging France,[…]
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Cognac sales outperform with 30.6% increase in 2021
Sales of Cognac increased in both value and volume in 2021, driven by demand in the US and China, according to industry association BNIC. Newer, dynamic markets like South Africa and Nigeria are boosting growth, while the cocktail culture are[…]
French start-up Baton Rouge bets on bespoke lipsticks
Baton Rouge, a new player in the lipstick space, offers customized lipstick creation at its store in Paris’ Marais neighborhood. Design agency De Baschmakoff is behind the company’s branding and packaging design. In an increasingly[…]
Virospack targets Asia expansion with new sales office
Spanish dropper specialist Virospack has created a new entity, Virospack Asia, as it seeks to work more closely with local Asian brands and develop its business in this fast-growing market. A sourcing center is in the pipeline, and a factory[…]
Heritage inspires AB 1882's refillable solid perfumes
Aiming to combine luxury and sustainability, new French brand AB 1882 entered the fragrance market last month with its refillable solid perfumes. The extrait de parfum are housed in personalizable, leather-finished zamak cases. AB 1882 may be a[…]
