
WestRock and Smurfit Kappa: A Groundbreaking Merger in the Packaging Industry
WestRock and Smurfit Kappa are in advanced discussions about a merger.

Daisy on-the-go: Marc Jacobs Unveils Pocket-Sized Fragrance Capsules
Marc Jacobs has introduced Daisy Drops, a new product line in the Daisy Collection, which consists of compact, single-dose fragrance capsules.

Health Canada consults on fragrance labelling regulations
Health Canada has launched a consultation on its proposal to mandate the disclosure of fragrance-based allergens on cosmetics labels, according to a report published by Lexology. The consultation is open to the industry, stakeholders, consumers and the public until April 22, 2023.

The Body Shop US expands refill program to include make-up products with launch of new lipstick
The Body Shop US has expanded its Refill Revolution program to include make up, with the launch of Peptalk Lipstick, which comes in a refillable case made from 100 percent aluminium.

Garnier partners with Loop to launch 100 percent upcycled bottle
Garnier has announced that it is launching its Miceller Cleansing Water in a limited edition 100 percent upcycled bottle in partnership with Loop. The sustainably packaged product will be available exclusively at Ulta.

Aptar wins awards for recyclable, mono-material lotion pump
Aptar has won two awards for its recyclable, mono-material lotion pump; the Worldstar 2023 in the Packaging Materials and Components category.

GPA Global announces acquisition of packaging company Cosfibel Group
GPA Global has announced the acquisition of Cosfibel Group, a luxury packaging, gifting and merchandising player.

Packaging in 2022 – we need to talk about plastic
If there was one issue and one issue only that dominated packaging stories this year, it was sustainability. Packaging suppliers are working on reducing their impact on the environment.

Coty launches first cradle-to-cradle certified refillable perfume
Coty has announced the launch of its first refillable fragrance and what it is claiming to the first ever such fragrance to receive a C2C Certified Material Health Certificate at the Silver level.

Carlyle to buy HCP for US$1 billion?
Carlyle Group is rumored to be poised to takeover Chinese packaging firm HCP this summer, according to a report published by Bloomberg quoting ‘sources familiar with the matter’.
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