Packaging breakthroughs recognized in FiFi awards
Innovations in fragrance packaging will get more recognition this year as the FiFi awards has introduced a technological breakthrough prize that concentrates uniquely on packaging.
Archives for January 21, 2010
NatureWorks introduces heat resistant Ingeo bioresin
The high heat resistance of NatureWorks’ second generation Ingeo bioresin is expected to offer increased innovation opportunities for packaging manufacturers.
China cosmetic sales growth powers ahead, but rate slows
Retail cosmetic sales grew at 16.9 per cent in China during the course of 2009, a figure that defies the global market trend but indicates slower underlying growth.
Improving US sales should help L’Oreal return to growth in 2010
After a poor 2009 in North America, financial experts believe that L’Oreal’s operations in the region should return to growth, boosted by poor comparisons and signs of growth.
Specialty Packaging files for bankruptcy protection
Tennessee-based Specialty Packaging, the parent company of color cosmetics developer and manufacturer Cosmolab, has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.