In response to the coronavirus health crisis, spirits brand Ricard (Pernod Ricard) is donating 70,000 liters of pure alcohol to French pharmaceutical company Cooper, one of France’s main suppliers of hand sanitizer. The donation, the[…]
Luxury accessories brand Jimmy Choo, whose beauty license is owned by Interparfums, has unveiled its first range of lipsticks and nail polishes. Named the Seduction Collection, the range is comprised of ten shades for lips, eight nail colors as[…]
In a bid to work towards carbon neutrality for the glassmaking industry, European glass federation FEVE and select member companies are developing the Furnace of the Future, described as the world’s first large-scale hybrid oxy-fuel*[…]
French beauty group L’Oréal has launched a European coronavirus solidarity plan aimed at supporting all those on the frontline tackling the health crisis. The group’s factories, which started producing hand sanitizer last[…]
With its new divisional organization implemented earlier this year, paperboard specialist Stora Enso has restructured its packaging businesses with the aim of increasing its focus on renewable design, developing new services and packaging[…]
French group Pernod Ricard has expanded its spirits portfolio with the addition of Italicus, the Italian premium bergamot-infused aperitivo and Japanese gin KI NO BI. Pernod Ricard explains that Italicus, founded in 2016 by Giuseppe Gallo,[…]
LVMH’s Perfumes & Cosmetics division's production sites are to make hydroalcoholic gel as France faces the risk of a shortage due to the coronavirus crisis. LVMH said in a statement that from Monday March 16, all the production[…]
Better with Less Design Challenge, Finnish paperboard manufacturer Mestä Board’s annual design contest, has named the winners for its 2020 edition. First place went to Expandable Eco Street Food Ware, created by Philippines-based[…]
Covering the economic impact of coronavirus is proving challenging. The situation is evolving rapidly and figures looking to forecast the eventual fall-out from the crisis are being published daily. According to press reports, a study by Italian[…]
The northern part of Italy, which accounts for around 65% of the world's makeup production, is facing an unprecedented challenge in light of the coronavirus crisis. For most of the major international brands, as well as many indie players,[…]
Alicante-based rigid box specialist Salinas has announced the acquisition of fellow Spanish supplier Fabregas Packaging, which had been in receivership since November 2019. Valued at €9m, Fabregas brings with it an 8,000m2 facility with a[…]
With its latest launch, Rosé Bleu, French winemaker Maîtres Vignerons de St-Tropez is lightweighting its packaging’s carbon footprint, while supporting the association Plastic Oceans International. Rosé Bleu, a wine[…]
Only a handful of workshops specialized in bespoke textile finishing remain in France, and Atelier Dynale, French Living Heritage certified since 2013, is one of these. Season after season, couture brands call on the Atelier’s unique raw[…]
Guerlain (LVMH) is once again celebrating May Day and France’s lily-of-the-valley tradition by unveiling the 2020 special-edition of its Muguet fragrance. Creative studio Maison Massillon conceived a custom floral decoration made of[…]
Technology company Loop Industries has signed an agreement to supply French beauty group L’Oréal with RPET resin for its packaging, building on the 2018 letter of intent between the two companies. The multi-year agreement will see[…]
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