HCPA welcomes Ki, Ambrosi

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) announced that Sami Ki will be joining the organization on December 8, 2024, as Senior Manager of Sustainability & Product Stewardship. Ki has more than a decade of experience in procurement and product development in the fashion industry, as well as a Master of Business Administration in Sustainability, […]

Sonoco completes acquisition of Eviosys

Sonoco Products Company announced it completed its acquisition of Eviosys, a European metal packaging manufacturer, from KPS Capital Partners, LP. The combination creates a global aerosol can and metal food manufacturer. Following the integration process, Eviosys will transition to the Sonoco brand over the coming months and will operate under Sonoco’s Consumer Packaging segment. The […]

New Zealand Aerosol Assoc. rebrands; launches new website

The New Zealand Aerosol Association has launched refreshed branding and a new website at www.aerosol.org.nz. The new branding reflects the Association’s national heritage, based on the koru (Māori for “loop or coil”), a spiral shape evoking a newly unfurling fern frond.  Its previous logo was based on the ‘It’s OK to Spray’ logo, which the […]

WD-40, NAPA to offer auto tech scholarships

WD-40 Brand and NAPA Auto Parts have partnered with TechForce Foundation to offer $50,000 in scholarships, empowering future automotive technicians to jumpstart their careers. According to TechForce Foundation, over 750,000 new technicians are needed to support the Automotive, Collision, Diesel, Aviation and Avionics industries by 2027. Through this partnership, NAPA and WD-40 Co. are committed […]

NEST New York to scent Macy’s Parade float, shopping districts

Home fragrance brand NEST New York has partnered with Balsam Hill LLC to scent the artificial Christmas tree company’s float at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28. Renowned for its classic Christmas décor complete with a spinning carousel centerpiece and more than 300 feet of garland, the Balsam Hill float’s festive spirit will […]

Conagra launches PAM Air Fryer Spray

PAM Cooking Spray, from Conagra Brands, Inc., has introduced a new formula specifically designed for one of the U.S.’s most popular kitchen appliances: the air fryer. According to the company, PAM Air Fryer Non-Stick Spray was developed to address a concern consumers have with using traditional cooking sprays on an air fryer’s wire tray or […]

Paris Packaging Week to host Pentawards Festival

Paris Packaging Week announced that its 2025 edition will host the Pentawards Festival. Building on the success of the 2024 edition held at the Science Museum in London, UK, this partnership will position design at the center of debates and innovations. The event will bring together speakers from major International brands such as Carrefour, Microsoft, […]

Revlon to relocate its NJ R&D lab to the NEST Center

Revlon will relocate its New Jersey-based science and innovation (R&D) lab to the Northeast Science & Technology (NEST) Center, a 100+ acre campus dedicated to research and development innovations in Kenilworth, NJ. Lise Jorgensen, Revlon’s Chief Scientific Officer, said, “Revlon selected NEST for its existing lab infrastructure, which will help us further amplify our innovation capabilities and […]

Amcor acquires Berry; will combine companies

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. announced that the two packaging companies will combine in an all-stock transaction worth an estimated $8.4 billion. Berry shareholders will receive 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in Amcor shareholders owning approximately 63% of the combined company and Berry shareholders owning 37%. Speaking […]

Coster Group achieves Zero Waste to Landfill certificate

Coster Group announced that it has successfully achieved the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) certificate. This  accomplishment follows a rigorous audit conducted by Intertek, which confirmed the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible resource management. By implementing a comprehensive waste management system and adopting innovative practices, Coster Group has achieved a 99.995% waste […]