A new health-focused review of sun protection products has raised concerns over the safety and performance of aerosol spray sunscreens in the US market. The 2025 edition of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Sunscreen Guide evaluated over 2,200 sun care products and found that fewer than one in four met the group’s standards for safety and efficacy. Among the... [Read More]

Respray, a Budapest-based sustainability start-up, has achieved a significant industry milestone with the launch of the world’s first in-store spray refill stations, now operational in 30 ROSSMANN Magyarország stores across Hungary. The launch follows two years of successful pilot testing in three Budapest locations, during which the company refined its technology... [Read More]

Ball Corporation has announced that Chief Financial Officer Howard Yu will step down from his role effective 30 June 2025, following a mutual agreement between Yu and the company. The departure is not related to any disagreements concerning accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or company operations. Ball has appointed Daniel Rabbitt, 56, as... [Read More]

Micron Aerosols is a speciality chemicals and aerosols manufacturer. World Aerosols spoke to Krishna Maniyar, COO, to find out more about the India-based business Founded in 1989, Micron Aerosols specialises in industrial and technical lubrication, electronics protection, plastic moulding solutions, welding and fabrication solutions. It also supplies industrial chemical... [Read More]

The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 FEA Start-up Award, inviting cutting-edge start-ups in the aerosol and dispensing sectors to showcase their innovations during ADF Paris 2026, part of Paris Packaging Week. Selected finalists will gain the opportunity to exhibit their work at the FEA Lounge during the Global Aerosol... [Read More]

The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has announced the election of Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed as its new Secretary General. The appointment was made during the organisation’s General Assembly held in Nice on 21 May 2025. Mohamed takes over from Gregor Spengler, who is stepping down after more than three decades of service. Spengler has held the role... [Read More]

The German aluminium industry remains under substantial pressure as the first quarter of 2025 showed only marginal improvements in production volumes, with no signs yet of a full recovery. According to data released by Aluminium Deutschland (AD), output has stabilised but at historically low levels. AD President Rob van Gils issued a pointed call to the federal government,... [Read More]

Paris Packaging Week has officially launched the third edition of its acclaimed Future Leaders programme, continuing its mission to spotlight the most dynamic and forward-thinking young professionals driving change in the global packaging industry. Now in its third year, the Future Leaders initiative has established itself as a premier platform for emerging talent across... [Read More]

With over 16 billion aerosol cans produced annually, the aerosol industry is grappling with a severe recycling shortfall - less than 10% of these cans are recycled globally. Even in the most progressive regions, recycling rates struggle to surpass 20%, exposing a major environmental and safety challenge within waste management systems, said Mike Mackay, co-founder of... [Read More]

The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the key trade group for the US metal can industry, has announced a major leadership change. After nearly four decades of service, longtime president Robert Budway is retiring, with Scott Breen, the current senior vice president of sustainability, appointed as his successor. The transition, ratified by CMI’s board of governors,... [Read More]