AptarGroup has appointed Gael Touya as president and chief executive officer, effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Stephan Tanda, who has led the company since 2017 and will retire by the end of the year. Touya, who has spent more than 30 years at the company, most recently served as president of Aptar Pharma, where he oversaw approximately 82% topline growth since... [Read More]

The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) has reported overall stability in the UK aerosol filling sector in 2025, with total volumes down 2% on the previous year. BAMA chief executive Patrick Heskins described the dip as consistent with normal business cycles in a mature market. "As wider market challenges persist, it is encouraging to see consumers consistently... [Read More]

European Wax Center has launched EWC SLOW Lightweight SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray, a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen formulated with waxed skin in mind. The non-aerosol continuous mist spray is infused with narcissus bulb extract, which the company says helps visibly reduce hair thickness between waxes, alongside coconut water and rice bran oil for hydration. The formula... [Read More]

US personal care brand Suave has introduced a new line of dry spray antiperspirant deodorants as part of a 36-product spring launch, bringing 48-hour sweat and odour protection in a weightless, quick-dry formula. The products are talc-free and dermatologist-tested. The wider launch, announced on 25 March, spans haircare, body wash, styling, deodorant, and men's and... [Read More]

SC Johnson has added a new product to its OFF! Deep Woods insect repellent line, launching Deep Woods MAX aerosol as a picaridin-based formula aimed at outdoor users requiring extended protection. The new aerosol repels mosquitoes and ticks for up to 10 hours and is designed to be fragrance-free and non-greasy. The formula is also marketed as safe to use around common... [Read More]

French aerosol production declined by 4% in 2025, with output dropping from 723 million units in 2024 to 694 million units, driven by a sharp fall in the technical and industrial segment. The decline did not affect all categories equally. Personal care volumes edged up slightly compared with 2024, while home care recorded the strongest performance of any segment, rising... [Read More]

Ball Corporation has published its 2025 Combined Annual and Sustainability Report, pointing to a record-breaking financial year for the global aluminium packaging manufacturer alongside continued progress on its sustainability targets. The company shipped 111.9 billion units of aluminium packaging worldwide in 2025, generating net sales of $13.16 billion. The year delivered... [Read More]

Henkel is using CO₂-reduced bluemint® packaging steel from German tinplate manufacturer thyssenkrupp Rasselstein to cut the carbon footprint of its tinplate cans across multiple product categories. The initiative involves a three-way collaboration between Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and metal packaging manufacturer Pirlo. The... [Read More]

Old Spice has released a limited-edition grooming collection developed in partnership with Nintendo and Illumination to coincide with the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The range includes an aluminium-free aerosol body spray — formulated to fight odour-causing bacteria and deliver 24-hour freshness — alongside a deodorant stick, body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo... [Read More]

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]