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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]

Starco Brands has announced that WhipshotsTM, the groundbreaking vodka-infused whipped cream, has surpassed the one-million-cans-sold mark. The alcoholic whipped cream launched onto the market in partnership with global artist Cardi B, and it the firm said it "has made its mark as a game-changing product in the industry in under one year". Whipshots was released onto... [Read More]

Plastipak, a leader in PET plastic aerosol moulding technology, has launched SprayPET Revolution, a 100% polymer aerosol, which is fully recyclable. SprayPET Revolution, including the valve, is all polymer, and is totally metal-free. Until now, PET aerosol containers used standard metal valves with rubber gaskets. Whilst many PET recycling plants are equipped to remove... [Read More]

Plastipak's "game-changing" Life Safe Technologies 5-in-1 Fire Extinguisher won the Innovative Product prize at the 2022 FEA Global Aerosol Awards in Lisbon, Portugal, earlier in September. The plastic aerosol extinguisher is the first of its kind, boasting an innovative, ergonomic design with distinct features compared to traditional fire extinguishers. The product... [Read More]

Unilever has launched its new certified natural aerosol deodorant brand, Schmidt’s, into market with its first ever campaign in Australia and New Zealand, created by independent creative agency Emotive. The brand's ozone-friendly aerosol product comes just weeks after Unilever ANZ was awarded B-Corp status, making it one of the largest businesses to receive the accolade... [Read More]

Clean hair care brand Fekkai has launched the Clean Stylers Green Aerosols Collection catering to the "environmentally-conscious generation of haircare that celebrates the future of sustainability." Three products are included in the collection: Sheer Dry Shampoo, Volume Lock Hairspray and Flexi-Hold Hairspray. The new launches are powered by Solstice Propellant Technology,... [Read More]