Cosmopack 2026, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the cosmetics, personal care and fragrance supply chain, will take place on March 26-28 at the BolognaFiere Exhibition Centre in Bologna, Italy. Spanning five exhibition halls and adjacent spaces, the event brings together suppliers and manufacturers from every stage of the production process — from ingredients... [Read More]

Europe’s tube manufacturing industry faced a softer market in the first half of 2025, according to new figures from the European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma). Global deliveries of aluminium, laminate and plastic tubes fell by 3.9% year-on-year to around 5.8 billion units. The performance varied significantly across tube types. Aluminium tubes recorded... [Read More]

A new communications programme has been launched across two UK local authorities to improve the recycling of post-consumer aerosols, using creative messaging to influence household recycling behaviour. The initiative, managed by Alupro and funded through the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) in partnership with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, follows independent... [Read More]

Canadian manufacturer kdc/one has acquired the business and operations of Barony Universal, the UK’s largest independent filler of personal care and household aerosols. The deal strengthens kdc/one’s European footprint and expands its expertise in fast-growing aerosol categories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Irvine, Scotland, Barony has produced... [Read More]

Miami-based Doctor Aromas has won the 2025 Advancement in Formulation Award from the Southern Aerosol Technical Association (SATA) for its patented Everspray™ micro-diffusion technology. Previous winners include Procter & Gamble (2023) and Lysol-Reckitt (2024). Everspray replaces alcohol and traditional HFCs with advanced HFO propellants, producing 31-micron... [Read More]

Ball Corporation, a global aluminium packaging company, has partnered with Brazilian brands Soffie and Aeroflex to launch the world’s first aluminium aerosol cans certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The ASI certification confirms that the aluminium used meets high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, from extraction to the finished... [Read More]

Continuous Spray that utilises Bag-on-Valve (BOV) technology, is increasingly used in the perfumery sector. Brands are adopting the system for applications including all-over sprays, hair mists, and home fragrances, while maintaining formula integrity and using recyclable packaging. Since 2018, Identiscents has provided its Synthesis, Integrated Solution to brands across... [Read More]

Last year, the German aerosol industry demonstrated resilience and modest growth. World Aerosols analyses the figures. A total of 932 million aerosol units were produced and filled domestically. In Europe, Germany is the second-largest aerosol producing nation, behind the United Kingdom. The cosmetic aerosol segment remains the dominant market, contributing 585 million... [Read More]

Deliveries of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans to the German market fell in the first half of 2025, according to industry association Aluminium Deutschland. Members of its Tubes, Cans and Impact Extruded Parts Association reported shipping 393 million aluminium tubes in the first six months of the year, down about 1% compared with the same period in 2024. Aerosol can... [Read More]

Aptar Pharma has announced that its Unidose Liquid System is the delivery mechanism for Enbumyst™, the first intranasal loop diuretic to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Developed by Corstasis Therapeutics, Enbumyst™ (Bumetanide Nasal Spray) 0.5mg is indicated for the treatment of oedema linked to congestive heart failure, liver and kidney... [Read More]