Spray Patterns AVA CARIDAD
Editorial Director
Show organizers for LUXE
PACK Los Angeles
reported 5,055 attendees at
its 3rd edition in February;
this is a 12% increase over
2019. New in 2020 was
the “Turbo Talks Green
Tour” to meet exhibitors
who have new sustainable
packaging developments
and expertise in working with CBD brands. Also debuting was the “Exploratorium,” an experiential display of recent retail and product
launches created by LUXE PACK exhibitors.
The 4th edition of LUXE PACK LA will be held February 2021 at the LA Convention Center. In 2020, LUXE PACK Shanghai
will be held July 7–8, LUXE PACK New York July 8–9 and LUXE PACK Monaco Sept. 28–29. More info: luxepack.com
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The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol
Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) announced it is
creating a new “Sustainability” category for its World Aluminium
Aerosol Can Awards in 2020 in order to provide
additional incentives for developing innovative sustainability
solutions and making them known widely throughout the
aerosol industry. For more info, visit: aerobal.org.
Recycling firm TerraCycle
and hair care marketer
Schwarzkopf have partnered
to create a national recycling
program for Schwarzkopf’s
aerosol containers. Participation
in the Schwarzkopf
Aerosol Recycling Program
is simple and free; learn
more or sign up at:
terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/
schwarzkopf-aerosol.
In February, Stephen Letourneau of Green Light Acquisitions
spoke at the Cosmetic Industry Buyers & Suppliers (CIBS)
monthly luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. His
presentation focused on the ideation, creation and development of
brand ethos, product development and strategy surrounding the launch
and growth of individual product lines. Letourneau focused on the development
of the Cannuka brand (a cannabidiol CBD + Manuka
honey cannabis lifestyle skin care brand) with product lines acutely
focused on the discerning, “canna curious” luxury wellness consumer.
The event was sponsored by FusionPKG Beauty Lab.
Pictured (L to R): Judy Vincenty, CIBS President; Sherry Taha,
Senior Director of Operations & Logistics, Cannuka; Letourneau
and Benny Calderone, VP of Sales, FusionPKG and a CIBS Past
President.
CORRECTION
Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL, recently completed its third
consecutive U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) drug
audit with zero violations. It was not an FRA audit, as was
previously reported.
Symrise recently officially
opened its expanded innovation
center in the Indonesian
capital of Jakartato
develop creative solutions
for fragrances, cosmetics,
food and beverages.
Applications are specifically
tailored for the Indonesian market and can be directly presented to customers
onsite. Symrise invested a total of approximately €3 million ($3.94 million)
in the innovation center and increased application laboratory capacities
with a wide range of modern test and evaluation equipment. According to
Symrise, Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia. The proportion
of middle-income groups is rising and purchasing power is steadily increasing.