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Virospack acquired by investment group Investindustrial

The Spanish cosmetics droppers specialist plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities and boost its sustainability offering with the new agreement

Packaging players Smurfit Kappa and WestRock to merge

The combined Smurfit WestRock will be the world’s largest listed global packaging partner by revenue

Bormioli Luigi completes merger with Bormioli Rocco

It comes after Bormioli Luigi opened a new unit dedicated to making bottles for fragrance and cosmetics in Azuqueca, Spain

Meet the beauty brands embracing haptic packaging

Beauty newcomers are enticing consumers to play with their packaging via smooth, rounded packs and tactile textures

Packaging spotlight: We round up the best in packaging from sun care to gua sha

Cosmetics Business presents new beauty packaging products, collabs and developments from August

Berry Global to merge M&H and PET Power businesses into pan-European operation

The packaging group will relaunch its combined businesses as Berry Agile Solutions, offering short lead times and low MOQs

Considering a new look? Here's how to make the most out of your redesign

With some big names in beauty overhauling their packaging look and materials, we ask the experts, how can brands make the most out of a redesign?

How can brands beat the rising tide of consumer cynicism?

Beauty brands say they are making the world a better place, but consumers don’t believe it. What can they do to tackle this disconnect?

Edgewell launches Schick Intuition art competition for emerging talent

The winner will receive a $10,000 tuition grant and the chance to be featured on Schick Intuition packaging in Dollar General stores

Packaging spotlight: Beauty designs that thrilled us this year

Cosmetics Business picks eight inspirational packaging and design launches from the past 12 months

The latest sustainable label solutions for beauty brands

From eco-friendly adhesives to multi-page marvels, Cosmetics Business discovers the latest innovations in sustainable labelling

Beauty brands are collaborating with the competition to help save the planet

From the EcoBeautyScore Consortium to the B Corp Beauty Coalition, rivals across the beauty industry are collaborating to fight for a sustainable f...

Packaging spotlight: June’s top cosmetic packaging picks

The first paperboard tube with fibre-based closure – a collab between Stora Enso, Blue Ocean Closures and AISA – has been announced for 2024

Cosmetic aerosol labelling rules: What needs to be on pack?

CE.way's Tjaša Grum breaks down the aerosol labelling requirements for the US, Canada, the EU and the UK

Lush responds to TikTok video slamming broken goods

‘Sometimes packages aren’t treated with the gentle touch we hope for during transit’

Beauty brands are tripping over themselves to target Gen Z. But not these companies

While Gen Z continues to dominate the beauty industry’s attention in 2023, Cosmetics Business looks at the ageing millennial beauty shopper and why...