The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) has announced the winners of its 4th annual SPC Innovator Awards. The winning entries showcase the most sustainable and groundbreaking people, companies, technology and packaging in the U.S. The winners were recognized at SPC Impact 2018 (April 24-26) in San Francisco, Calif.
Bain Capital Private Equity has acquired World Wide Packaging LLC, a leading provider of cosmetic packaging components, plastic tubes and formulation/filling technologies. Simultaneous with Bain Capital’s purchase of World Wide Packaging, the firm has agreed to purchase a Chinese cosmetics packaging manufacturer and plans to merge the two companies to form a fully integrated solutions provider.
Procter & Gamble aims to make packaging for 20 leadership brands, including Always, Ariel, Dawn, Fairy, Febreze, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Pampers and Tide, 100 percent recyclable or reusable by 2030. Plans also include cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half.
Sussex IM has named Kyle Kopp Vice President of manufacturing. In this role, he will lead all strategic planning for manufacturing, including management of maintenance, secondary equipment, planning and team scheduling.
CSP Technologies, Inc. has partnered with aseptic sampling specialist QualiTru Sampling Systems to develop TruDraw, a single-use aseptic sampling system for sampling of liquid dairy products. The product virtually eliminates the risk of external exposure, ensuring sampling accuracy.
Rocky Mountain Oils, a U.S.-based manufacturer of natural essential oils, has launched Ava Shield all-natural personal and home care products. The products are infused with essential oils and said to be made without using any harsh chemicals.
PTI has promoted Craig Robinson to vice president of business development and innovation. He joined PTI in 2017 and has more than 30 years of experience in industries including packaging, orthopedic products and medical devices.
The newest Prism of Colors LipSense limited edition collection by SeneGence International provides up to 18 hours of color in more than 50 shades, and is water-proof, smudge-proof and kiss-proof. The tubes show the lip color and offer eye appeal on the shelf.
Subscription-based recipe kit service Simply Cook unveiled a new range of in-store recipe kits with design created in collaboration by B&B studio and Path. The move from e-commerce into retail follows the rise of recipe and meal subscription services, with easy-to-follow guides delivering delicious, high-quality meals in only 20 minutes.
Are you happier when your house is clean? If so, you’re not alone. It is therefore no surprise that consumers put thought into purchasing cleaners, surface disinfectant, dish detergent and other household products.