Archive for July 1st, 2009

Alcohol free fragrances could ‘revolutionize’ industry

Posted in Cosmetics & Toiletries, Innovation, Product News, Uncategorized on July 1st, 2009 by Jane Bear – 10 Comments

This article sounds interesting, could have an impact on the sort of packaging they can be put in.

By Katie Bird, 30-Jun-2009   cosmeticsdesign.com

Water-based fragrances could ‘revolutionize’ fine fragrance and personal care products, according to Dow Chemical Company.

An alcohol free fragrance system was awarded the FiFi technological breakthrough of the year award. The award was given to French fragrance house Mane, which used the Dow-developed system in a recent Coty launch.

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Supermarkets still using too much packaging, says survey

Posted in Design, Environmental Issues, Recycling, Retailers on July 1st, 2009 by Jane Bear – 10 Comments

By Rory Harrington, 01-Jul-2009     foodproductiondaily.com

UK supermarkets are using too much plastic packaging for food products and both retailers and packing manufacturers could do more, a new survey has concluded.

The review, carried out by UK consumer magazine Which?, found that 94 per cent of respondents thought there was too much food packaging and almost one third had refused to buy an item because of the amount of packing it contained.The review, carried out by UK consumer magazine Which?, found that 94 per cent of respondents thought there was too much food packaging and almost one third had refused to buy an item because of the amount of packing it contained.

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Latest closure for pucci showcases Rexam expertise in tampo printing and injection

Posted in Cosmetics & Toiletries, Product News on July 1st, 2009 by Jane Bear – 6 Comments

Article found on webpackaging.com

C:UsersJaneAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindowsTemporary InternetEmilio Pucci’s latest fragrance collection, Vivara Variazoni, features a Rexam-created closure that again highlights the global supplier’s advanced expertise in injection and tampo printing and, in so doing, results in another visually vibrant Vivara Variazioni eau de toilette collection.

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