Starco Brands has announced that Whipshots™, the innovative new vodka-infused whipped cream, is expanding its retail presence in Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Wyoming, with Louisiana coming onboard earlier this month. The brand's increased footprint in 21 states comes following news of its most recent business milestone,... [Read More]

Starco Brands has announced that WhipshotsTM, the vodka-infused whipped cream, is introducing a new peppermint flavour to its portfolio. Joining vanilla, mocha, and caramel, the company said the new limited-edition flavour will continue to add a playful shot of sophistication, indulgence and luxury to any drink, dessert or party just in time for the holiday season. Whipshots,... [Read More]

Ian Fishman, vice president, innovation and new business development, and Chi Le, R&D personal care innovation leader at PLZ, advise on how to prepare for changing regulations in California, US. Global brands face a variety of requirements and regulations for aerosol products based upon the market or region where they will be sold. For production/design managers,... [Read More]

Plastipak, a global leader in the design, manufacture and recycling of plastic containers has announced the formal opening of a major recycling investment at its manufacturing site in Toledo, Spain by Don Emiliano García-Page, president of the Castilla-La Mancha Region.  The new recycling facility converts PET flake into food-grade recycled PET (rPET) pellets suitable... [Read More]

The London Metal Exchange (LME) said it will not ban Russian metal from being traded and stored in its system because a significant portion of the market is still planning to buy the country's metal in 2023. Russia is a major producer of aluminium and nickel. These metals and the companies that produce them have not been targeted by sanctions imposed on some Russian companies... [Read More]

Ball Corporation, a leading global provider of sustainable aluminum packaging, has released a new report that highlights growing consumer demand for sustainable aluminum packaging options. The Aluminum Bottles Report synthesises results from a global consumer survey that reveal a market opportunity for household and personal care brands to diversify their packaging mix... [Read More]

Health Canada said it has received over 100 reports from consumers related to a dry shampoo recall made on 17 October, due to benzene contamination. The brands recalled consisted of Dove, Bed Head TIGI and Tresemmé products, due to the "detection of benzene". Between January 2020 and October 2022 Unilever sold 1,574,426 of the affected products in Canada. As of 7 October... [Read More]

Aerosol and liquid contract manufacturer Aerofil Technology, which partners with Procter & Gamble (P&G) on spray technologies, was one of 11 recipients of the corporation's 2022 P&G External Business Partner of the Year Awards. This affords it commendation, as P&G possess over 50,000 external business partners (EBP) worldwide. P&G said its EBPs' efforts... [Read More]

The Aerosol Association of Australia has announced the appointment of Paul Wynn-Hatton, group technical director for Callington, as president of the Association. Wynn-Hatton has a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Sydney University and has worked in the aerosol industry for over 30 years. He joined the Association’s Executive Committee in 2016 and has served as Treasurer... [Read More]

The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has endorsed a joint industry statement released by companies forming the European packaging value chain. The statement expressed serious concerns with regards to the approach taken by the European Commission in its revision of the EU rules on packaging and packaging waste. It calls for the recognition of the key role of recycling... [Read More]