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Jan 17, 2022
Avon Group appoints new finance director
Company News
Jan 14, 2022
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has launched a campaign in Germany to help communicate the benefits of steel packaging to consumers.
APEAL already works closely with governments, regulators, brands, packaging designers and manufacturers to ensure steel is understood and appreciated as a high-performing, sustainable, safe and resource-efficient... [Read More]
Company News
Jan 11, 2022
Ardagh Group has received a gold rating from EcoVadis, an independent sustainability rating platform.
EcoVadis gold, one of the highest ratings available and the sixth for Ardagh, recognises the group’s responsible and sustainable practices. Scoring in the 97th percentile, the rating reflects the quality of Ardagh’s sustainability management systems.
Gold is... [Read More]
Product News
Jan 7, 2022
Three aerosol sunscreen sprays by Banana Boat have been recalled in Australia and New Zealand due to concerns over the presence of benzene.
Batches of Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Very High Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50+; Banana Boat Dry Balance Very High Protection Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+; and Banana Boat Ultra Very High Protection Clear Sunscreen... [Read More]
Cleaning News
Jan 6, 2022
Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Microban 24 has been named the Official Sanitising Spray of the NFL to bring surface protection to locker rooms across the US.
Microban 24 is supplying NFL teams with sanitising products, which keep killing bacteria on high-touch hard surfaces for up to 24 hours. The brand is also teaming up with ‘NFL protectors’ on and off the... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 5, 2022
Easyfairs has rebranded ADF&PCD and PLD Paris as Paris Packaging Week.
With the help of London-based design agency, Butterfly Cannon, Easyfairs declared a new chapter for the event, which is popular among packaging innovators in the beauty, aerosol and dispensing systems, and more recently, the premium drinks market.
The colourful and vibrant redesign strengthens... [Read More]
Features
Jan 4, 2021
World Aerosols editor Dawn Stephens-Borg delves into the UK aerosol industry, highlighting its response to Brexit and COVID-19, and what to expect in 2022.
It’s been a challenging few years for the UK manufacturing industry; first with Brexit and then the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UK’s bumpy exit from the European Union resulted in supply chain disruption, raw... [Read More]
Features
Dec 22, 2021
Global test and inspection partner Industrial Physics offers a range of packaging, product, and material test and inspection solutions for aerosol manufacturers.
As any metal packaging manufacturer will know, ensuring a material and finished packaging’s integrity and quality should be a top priority. But how can a company ensure it is well and truly equipped to minimise... [Read More]
Features
Dec 21, 2021
Antiperspirants have been re-imagined in JagoPro’s new Crush the Sweat Out® range, offering mousse, gel and cream formulations.
JagoPro has launched a new range of antiperspirants named Crush the Sweat Out®, which is already being recognised in global industry awards. Crush the Sweat Out is suited to unique applications of mousse, gel and cream antiperspirants,... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 20, 2021
Sonoco, a major sustainable packaging company, has agreed to acquire Ball Metalpack.
The company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ball Metalpack for $1.35 billion (€1.19 billion), before taking into consideration tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $180 million (€159 million).
Ball Metalpack is a leading manufacturer... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 20, 2021
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has issued a voluntary product recall of multiple aerosol dry conditioner and dry shampoo spray products, due to the presence of benzene.
The recall includes products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterl<ss produced in the US, in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food.
The... [Read More]
Features
Dec 17, 2021
In recent months, there have been multiple cases of benzene found in aerosol products. Valisure, a US online pharmacy that independently checks chemical compositions of healthcare products, recently published its findings related to benzene contamination.
Valisure has detected high levels of benzene, a carcinogen, in several brands and batches of antiperspirant body... [Read More]
Features
Dec 15, 2021
World Aerosols speaks to Jean Blottiere, délégué général at the Comité Français des Aerosols (CFA), in this exclusive Q&A.
Where were you educated, and what was your first job?
I was born in Normandy in France and studied law at university in Brittany. My first paid job was as a bin man - great experience running after a garbage truck and excellent fitness!
What... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 15, 2021
Starco Brands has launched equity financing of up to $45 million (€39.9 million), also known as a public offering, allowing any individual over 18 years of age to invest in the company through the purchase of freely tradable common stock.
Starco Brands’ mission is to create ‘cutting-edge, behaviour-changing brands’ and this innovative method of capital raising... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 14, 2021
Unilever’s chief human resources officer (CHRO), Leena Nair, will leave the company in January, the company has announced.
Nair will pursue a new career opportunity as global CEO of Chanel Limited. Alan Jope, Unilever’s CEO, thanked Nair for her “outstanding contribution over the last three decades”.
“Leena has been a pioneer throughout her career at Unilever,... [Read More]
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At Sutton-in-Ashfield, the company achieved a 46% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the previous year
Procter & Gamble has reported a solid start to its 2026 financial year, posting a three per cent rise in net sales to $22.4 billion (€20.6 billion) for the July-September quarter, driven by pricing and mix improvements across several categories
The rating reflects Sonoco’s scale, leading positions in consumer markets, and ability to manage variable costs, supporting stable margins
