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Global Brands launches premium spirits division

UK-based Global Brands, an independent drinks producer and distributor, has created spirits division Inspirit in a bid to capitalize on the growing trend for premium drinks. The division is launching with a focus on gin and includes brands Rock[…]

Texen puts a focus on spirits

French plastic packaging supplier Texen is dedicating a business unit to the spirits segment in a bid to increase its share of this growing market. We spoke with Anne-Louise Rossand, Texen’s global account manager in charge of the spirits[…]

Albéa creates new beauty division following acquisitions

French packaging company Albéa has created a new division, Innovative Beauty Group (IBG), in a bid to address the market’s need for fast turnaround, turnkey solutions and custom packaging collections. IBG brings together Albéa’s former Beauty[…]

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Live from Luxe Pack LA: Vincent Joffre, Sales Director of PRP Creation

Vincent Joffre, Sales Director of plastic bottles, caps and closures specialist PRP Creation, talks about the challenges facing his industry.

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Live from Luxe Pack LA: TNT Global Manufacturing

Luxe Packaging Insight caught up with zamak specialist TNT Global Manufacturing at Luxe Pack Los Angeles.

Wheaton shows its ambitions

One of the world’s largest perfumery and cosmetics markets, Brazil is highly competitive when it comes to glassmaking. Wheaton consolidated its leadership position in the country following the acquisition of Verescence Brasil in March 2018.[…]

Silgan to buy Albéa’s dispensing business

US-based rigid packaging supplier Silgan has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Albéa’s beauty and personal-care dispensing division along with its metal and Brazil operations for $900m. Tony Allott, Silgan chairman and ceo,[…]

With E.Y.E., Chanel explores personalized mascara

Mascara is not a one-size-fits-all product, at least not at Chanel. At its Marais store in Paris, the brand is offering an ultra-personalized service for its 3D-printed mascara collection. We tested the service, where packaging has a key role to[…]

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L’Oréal’s Guive Balooch unveils Perso’s potential

Head of L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator, Guive Balooch talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about Perso, the group’s personalized home beauty device launched at CES Las Vegas earlier this month. Is Perso L’Oréal’s first at-home personalized beauty[…]

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CSI Thermoformage launches custom decorated vac forms

CSI Thermoformage's expertise lies in the production of custom-designed thermoformed packaging. Of its three market segments, vac forms for prestige product boxes and cases (fragrance, cosmetics, champagne and spirits) account for 40% of its[…]