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LANICO has announced it is presenting a high-performance machine to produce  3-piece aerosol cans at METPACK (Essen, Germany Hall 3/Stand A42), which takes place from 2 - 6 May. The company, which has been manufacturing machines for the can-making and canning industry for more than 100 years, said the newly developed Can Former CF 589-pro achieves productions speeds... [Read More]

Trivium Packaging said it was honoured to receive three Pack Global Awards in two categories; Best-in-class in the Package Innovation Technical Design category, and two awards of distinction in the Package Innovation Sustainable Design category. Trivium was awarded Best-in-class for its work on the Rexona Now United Aerosol Antiperspirant. This is the third year in a... [Read More]

Old Spice has launched an advertising campaign with two musical theatre-inspired ad spots. The male grooming product line tells the story of how "Old Spice gives guys confidence under the spotlight, with freshness all day and swagger all night," according to brand owner Procter & Gamble (P&G), in a campaign it has named "Smelf-Confidence". The ad spots will introduce... [Read More]

Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) has expanded its voluntary nationwide recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 to the consumer level. One additional batch has been added to the original recall that was announced on July 29, 2022. The additional lot code is 20301CF. A review found that some samples of the product contained trace... [Read More]

Alamance Foods has introduced Whipt - a dairy-free substitute for whipped cream that comes in three varieties, including oat, almond and coconut. The company said the oat version is the first product of its kind, and that it tastes like vanilla. Consequently, the Whipt products are vegan-friendly, and the company said vegans can "enjoy all the advantages of whipped cream... [Read More]

Aerosol Valve & Actuator leader PRECISION has announced the launch of two "radically innovative" actuators" - SMART 35 & STYLISH 52 - which it said are powered by the disruptive STORM® Technology. These are the first actuators to utilise this technology, which negates the need for the insert whilst keeping excellent spray quality according to PRECISION. SMART... [Read More]

The manufacturers of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans organised in the Tubes, Cans and Impact Extruded Parts Division of the German Aluminium Association (Aluminium Deutschland e. V.) are satisfied overall with their deliveries to the German market in 2022, the organisation said. For aluminium tubes, weaker demand at the end of last year resulted in a slight decline in... [Read More]

Trivium’s refill bottle, developed for Boticario, has been recognised by Centro Brasil Design as a winner of the Design for a Better World Award. Trivium said its solution is a lightweight, easy-to-recycle, and user-friendly cologne refill bottle, and that the packaging includes a patented dropper, designed to fit the original glass bottle. The bottle... [Read More]

In December 2022, the ADF jury, comprised of high-level experts from brands including KAO, Beiersdorf and Unilever amongst others, came together to judge the ADF Innovation Awards. The finalists have now been announced and are as below. Personal care - Biore U the body - KAO: Biore U the body(foaming body wash) has new foaming pump which can dispense fine and fluffy... [Read More]

The January/February edition of World Aerosols is now available, with a free-to-read preview available here. The magazine includes an exclusive report on what to expect at ADF Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week, with the ADF talks programme designed by the European Aerosol Federation (FEA). Valisure and Syft Technologies give the inside story about their FDA petition... [Read More]

BOA Nutrition has launched BOA Ignite, an oral aerosol sports energy supplement, designed to elevate athletic performance. The company said it was created using BOA's patented OraBlast technology, which delivers atomised nutrients that are rapidly absorbed. A two-second spray of Ignite provides caffeine, B vitamins and electrolytes, as well as fast-acting and slow-acting... [Read More]

Salvalco has said that, with the increasing costs and reduced availability of butane, it is seeing enhanced demand for aerosol alternatives - such as nitrogen propellant. The aerosol industry has been no outlier in being affected by the soaring price of natural gas and the unpredictable supply chain, and so customers have been seeking out more accessible and cost-effective... [Read More]

Tennis superstar Serena Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slams and four Olympic gold medals, is co-founder of Will Perform - which includes a spray product designed for topical pain-relief and muscle-care that is designed for both athletes, as well as daily workouts and everyday usage. The spray product, WILL Relieve Lidocaine Pain Relief Spray, is made with 4% Lidocaine... [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]

Approximately 67,000 AirWick aerosol air fresheners are being recalled due to an injury and laceration hazard, according to a notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners in the “Fresh Linen” and “Fresh Waters” scents are being recalled. A single batch of the aerosol air fresheners is missing a corrosion... [Read More]

Unilever United States has issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of select lot codes of dry shampoo aerosol products produced prior to October 2021 from Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head) and TRESemmé due to potentially elevated levels of benzene. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation,... [Read More]