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Interview

A first for L’Occitane en Provence: 100% recycled PET bottles using Loop technology

L’Occitane en Provence debuted a collaboration with Loop Industries in 2018 to integrate molecularly recycled PET into its product value chain. This week, the French beauty brand revealed its first limited run of 100% Loop-recycled PET...

Anomatic and Novelis develop recycled aluminum alloy for cosmetics

Through a partnership with anodized aluminum packaging supplier Anomatic, aluminum rolling and recycling specialist Novelis has added to its everycle portfolio with the launch of a 100% recycled aluminum alloy for cosmetics.The new evercycle...

Schwan Cosmetics uses Sulapac for plant-based cosmetics pencil barrel

“TheBetterBarrel” is Schwan Cosmetics’ first cosmetic pencil featuring a barrel made with Sulapac material, replacing virigin plastic.Marking the first time that Sulapac’s plastic alternative material is being used in color cosmetic...

Interview

Iconic Woodacity: Aptar and Quadpack talk lipstick collab

Aptar Beauty + Home and Quadpack co-created and launched premium lipstick Iconic Woodacity earlier this summer. We got the back story from Aptar Beauty + Home Marketing Director Beauty EMEA Patrick Bousquel and Pierre-Antoine Henry,...

Heinz Glas in innovation mode

From protective coatings to a collection of ‘imperfect’ bottles, Heinz Glas has added a string of new launches to its glass portfolio this year. 2022 also happens to be the German glassmaker’s 400th anniversary.Heinz Glas’ Not a...

Absolut Vodka to adopt fiber-based cap

Pernod-Ricard owned vodka brand Absolut will pair a paper-based cap with its iconic Absolut Vodka glass bottle from as early as next year thanks to a tie-up with Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures.The Absolut Company (Pernod Ricard) has...

Positive Luxury's take on the future of beauty & fragrance

Luxury beauty companies that offer innovative packaging, turn waste into valuable products and offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional active ingredients will be the ones to get ahead, according to a new report from UK-based...

Dossier

Champagne: packaging innovations, consumer trends... where's the market headed?

Anchored in tradition, Champagne has nonetheless taken a proactive position in the area of packaging innovation and eco-design. In our dedicated Dossier, Luxe Packaging Insight looks at how the Champagne market is adapting to a post-pandemic...

Growing next-gen materials: what opportunities for luxury packaging?

The market for next-gen materials is witnessing accelerated growth, driven by consumer demand for products that are animal-free and more sustainable, says a report from Material Innovation Initiative (MII).Next-gen materials – defined by...

Pochet du Courval to debut electric furnace in 2024

Pochet du Courval will have an electric furnace at its Guimerville (Seine-et-Maritime) site by the end of 2024. The first French furnace for luxury flaconnage will require an investment of between €22m and €30m.French luxury glassmaker...