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Canopy's Nicole Rycroft: fiber industry in need of "bold environmental change"

Replacing plastic packaging in favor of fiber-based alternatives is putting pressure on the world’s endangered forests. Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of not-for-profit organization Canopy, advocates for “bold...

Eldorado no more? Luxury sales in China fell by 10% in 2022

According to recent figures from Bain & Company, China’s luxury market was hard hit in 2022 with sales down by 10% marking the first decrease in five years. The country’s successive lockdowns were the main culprit, but other headwinds...

Cosmetic Valley eyes international development with new communications strategy

On the eve of its 30th anniversary, Cosmetic Valley has announced a new growth strategy for 2023 and beyond. Developing internationally is now a priority for the French beauty business cluster.At an event at the Château de Versailles last...

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Knoll Packaging's next generation plan

The rigid packaging specialist is regionalizing production closer to its markets and adapting its business model to meet brand expectations when it comes to eco-design and streamlining.At Knoll Packaging, one approach to progress is to use...

Fedrigoni inks partnership with former Arjowiggins China site, acquires French R&D center

The two new deals will strengthen Italian papermaker Fedrigoni’s presence in Asia and bolster its R&D capabilities.After acquiring Spanish premium papers specialist Guarro Casas from struggling Arjowiggins late last year, Italy’s...

Axilone to double aluminum production capacity with new site

French beauty packaging group Axilone is breaking ground on a second site in Spain for its aluminum business. Production is slated to debut early 2025.Faced with continued strong demand from the beauty market, Axilone has announced it is...

Crealis-owned Supercap bolsters cork stopper business with Portuguese acquisitions

Three family-owned stopper suppliers based near Porto are poised to join Crealis’ portfolio.French packaging group Crealis is reinforcing its stopper business with a new natural cork offer. The company’s Supercap entity has announced the...

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Cosfibel's new chapter: What does GPA’s acquisition mean for the French group?

Formes de Luxe spoke with Cosfibel founder Alain Chevassus and CEO Marie Sermidiras to find out what’s in-store for the French secondary packaging specialist following its acquisition by GPA Global. From product diversification to...

GPA Global acquisition streak continues with purchase of Cosfibel

The purchase of France-based luxury packaging specialist Cosfibel strengthens GPA Global’s nearshoring capabilities, boosting its position in beauty and food as well as wines and spirits.Following the acquisition of US-based Jenco...

Pusterla 1880 enters North America with rigid box M&As

Adding rigid box manufacturers Burt Rigid Box and Taylor Box Company to its portfolio provides Italian luxury packaging company Pusterla 1880 with a foothold in the US market.Pusterla 1880 has announced a merger with packaging supplier Burt...