Henkel has announced the development of a new Centre of Research & Development in Trumbull, Connecticut, representing the company's largest non-manufacturing capital investment in North America in the past decade at a total value of more than $70 million. Construction has begun on the campus, which will consolidate Henkel's North America Consumer Brands R&D... [Read More]

Glenmark Specialty SA has received final US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a generic version of fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol, 44 mcg per actuation, a treatment used in the management of asthma. The product has been determined by the FDA to be bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline's reference listed drug, Flovent... [Read More]

Aeropres Corporation has introduced AeroNu, a new platform of renewable aerosol propellants designed to help brands reduce environmental impact without compromising performance or formulation compatibility. AeroNu propellants are derived from certified renewable feedstocks including plant-based oils and renewable waste streams, offering a lower-carbon alternative to... [Read More]

The innovator behind EcoCore foamtech has won the FEA Startup of the Year Award 2026. Henri Gaskjenn, CEO, tells World Aerosols how the technology works. Bockatech, a UK-based packaging innovator, was recognised by the FEA for its EcoCore proposition – a patented foam plastic injection moulding technology that promises to cut plastic use by up to 44% in overclosures... [Read More]

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Not Your Mother's, a fast-growing hair care and styling brand in North America currently owned by private equity investor Main Post Partners. The brand generated approximately €190 million in sales in fiscal year 2025, delivering double-digit growth and a strong gross margin. Its portfolio includes shampoos, conditioners, treatments... [Read More]

The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) have published a practical guide to help material recovery facilities (MRFs) navigate aerosol can acceptance as part of their joint Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Developed by RTI Innovation Advisors, Yes We Can! A Practical Guide to Aerosol Recycling at MRFs addresses... [Read More]

Procter & Gamble's Febreze has unveiled its fifth annual Scent of the Year, a Mediterranean-themed fragrance called Tranquil Cyprus Coves, featuring notes of citrus, nectarine and sea breeze. The fruit-forward scent combines blood orange, grapefruit and sweet mandarin with nectarine, strawberry and peach nectar, and is positioned as an at-home escape to island life.... [Read More]

The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the speaker line-up for its Innovation Day 2026, including a new student-focused segment showcasing emerging talent in the sector. Sponsored by contract and aerosol manufacturer JagoPro, the event will take place on Wednesday 15 April at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The programme will open... [Read More]

Beiersdorf and Ball Corporation have marked a significant milestone in their strategic partnership, successfully transitioning all of Beiersdorf's European aerosol cans to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. The initiative began with a pilot project in 2024, leading to a full rollout of 100% PCR aluminium packaging across the region last year. Many NIVEA MEN... [Read More]

The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) have published a practical guide to help material recovery facilities (MRFs) across the US accept and recycle aerosol cans. The publication, Yes We Can! A Practical Guide to Aerosol Recycling at MRFs, was developed by RTI Innovation Advisors and is designed to help facility... [Read More]