Spray Patterns AVA CARIDAD
Editorial Director
The Fragrance Foundation, in partnership with NEXT for AUTISM, recently held a Power Pedal event at AARMY Fitness Studio
in SoHo, New York. The event—which gathered more than 60 riders together for the cause—was led by AARMY co-founder Akin Akman.
The ride raised more than $490,000 for programs and opportunities that empower individuals with autism to live fulfilling lives.
Photo: Josh Wong Photography
Fragrance manufacturer Sozio released a statement in December
announcing the construction of PT Sozio Indonesia—a new factory in
Jakarta.
“With this new facility, Sozio reinforces its strategic presence in
South East Asia,” stated Frédéric Braud, Sozio GM. “The new
facility will allow Sozio to provide ‘state-of-the-art’ logistics to its
customers.”
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The 25th edition of Cosmoprof
Asia will be held Nov.
11–13, 2020 at the Hong
Kong Convention & Exhibition
Centre, Hong Kong. Additionally,
the complementary
Crowd-sourcing design platform Desall.com is hosting a competition
packaging event Cosmopack
Asia will be held Nov. 10–12
at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE),
also in Hong Kong. More info:
cosmoprof-asia.com.
to create a disruptive design for an innovative actuator/
dispenser cap for aerosol packages that has unique form, aesthetics,
environmental sustainability and user experience. For example, it
might be air-powered and fully recyclable. The actuator/dispenser
should be recognizable on the shelf and bring a new style and
visibility to the sector.
The first place winner will receive €5,000 ($5,532). The undisclosed
company sponsor will also offer opportunities to purchase
the licenses of participants’ designs.
The deadline is March 5, 2020. More info: desall.com/Contest/
Next-Generation-Dispenser/Brief.
In Ireland, 16 projects have been
awarded a total of IEP65 million
($92.3million) from a State-backed
fund aimed at fostering “disruptive”
technologies. Among the innovations
is a tailored aerosol delivery technology
for the treatment of Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, led
by OmniSpirant with Aerogen Ltd.
and National University of Galway
Centre for Cell Manufacturing
Ireland as partners.