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ADF&PCD Paris returns in January 2020 with a new joint event on premium beverage packaging

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Kristel Milet
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ADF&PCD Paris, the world's largest event dedicated to the aerosol, dispensing, fragrance and cosmetics packaging industry, will return in January 2020 alongside a brand new show, PLD: Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks. This will create a new forum for packaging designers to share ideas and inspiration, as well as seek out new suppliers and products in their respective markets.
The ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 trade shows will be held on January 29 and 30, 2020 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, under the theme "Innovate Together". The theme is true to the show's role as an event covering the closely related markets of beverages, cosmetics and aerosols, and as an event for teams involved in packaging projects in design, marketing, packaging development and purchasing within brands.

Josh Brooks, Event Director for ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020explains: " We pride ourselves on being very close to our industry, and we listen carefully to the needs of buyers and suppliers in the packaging markets we cover. It's clear that packaging developers, designers and buyers face the same challenges in the cosmetics, beverage and aerosol markets, both in terms of technical challenges and brand positioning. The launch of PLD is a direct response to our community's demand for an event that offers packaging designers in the premium and luxury beverage markets the opportunity to acquire and share technologies and ideas, as well as to learn from their colleagues in aligned sectors.. "

Launch of the Advisory Committee

The conference program has been developed in close partnership with an official Advisory Board, made up of senior executives from across the industry. This includes experts from some of the biggest names in cosmetics, beverages and personal care, for brands such as Beiersdorf, Coty, Diageo, Edrington, Interparfums, Kao, Unilever and many others.
Josh Brooks says: " Our Advisory Board is an evolution of our existing relationship with the market. It is an important recognition of the quality content we deliver every year, both in our conference rooms and throughout the show. It also demonstrates how deeply rooted the ADF&PCD show has become in the community, since its launch in 2001. "

Confirmed speakers for the upcoming event include senior representatives from brands such as Beiersdorf, Diageo, Johnson & Johnson, Pernod Ricard and others. There will be 16 hours of content in total, covering the main themes and challenges in packaging development: technical challenges, sustainability and material choice, consumer and market trends, design inspiration and issues for multi-disciplinary teams.

This "multi-market"/pluridisciplinary philosophy extends to the event itself, which is organized to enable cross-pollination between ADF&PCD and PLD exhibitors. Suppliers operating in several vertical sectors are grouped together on a central aisle linking all the zones. An exclusive gallery of the winners of Pentawards, the world's leading packaging design competition, will also showcase the best achievements of 2019 from across the packaging world.

Other highlights include :

  • The ADF&PCD Paris 2020 Awards: The much-anticipated and hotly contested annual awards celebrate the best the sector has offered in 2019. Registration is open until the November 7 deadline..
  • Tours for visitors : the tours offered to visitors will include the Made in France" tourwhich presents the best suppliers on the French market and Eco-tourswhich showcase leading products and suppliers of sustainable packaging solutions.
  • Innovation and Technology Forum: the renowned Innovation and Technology forum will host new product presentations, launches and an overview of the latest technical possibilities in packaging, with themed sessions by product type to make it easier for visitors to find the new products they're looking for.
    Josh Brooks concludes: " ADF&PCD Paris is already a major annual event for the global packaging industry. The inaugural PLD broadens its scope and presents new perspectives from the $4 billion premium beverage market. The event offers a shared vision of the sector, and we aspire to engage the entire industry in dialogue on many of the long-standing and emerging challenges facing multi-functional brand teams. We are convinced that the ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 events will become a forum for resolutely revolutionary ideas.. "

 

LVERS by Louis Vuitton: an exceptional bottle designed with the Texen group

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To mark the first anniversary of LVERS, Louis Vuitton has unveiled an ultra-limited edition of its iconic fragrance, the result of a collaboration between Pharrell Williams and master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. 

To enhance this fragrance: a pure copper bottle, the result of high-precision work by Artema Firenze craftsmen and the technical expertise of the Texen group, a benchmark player in luxury packaging.

"Inspired by the regenerating energy of the sun, LVERS reinvents itself through an objet d'art that reflects light, warmth and vitality. The fragrance captures the sun's abstraction in a holistic, sensory composition, composed of lively essences such as galbanum, cedarwood, sandalwood, bergamot and ginger, for an elixir of well-being that is both subtle and profound."says Texen.

The copper bottle, a tribute to the metal plates found on the trunks of 19th-century explorers, revisits the codes of the Louis Vuitton house. It is handcrafted using the lost-wax technique by Artema Firenze's master foundrymen. The Texen group was chosen to ensure perfect compatibility between the metal and the fragrance formula.

Flex" technology in the spotlight

To preserve the olfactory integrity of the juice and avoid any contact with copper, Texen has designed and developed a specific internal protective coating inserted by hand into each bottle.

This coating consists of a multi-layer flexible film guaranteeing watertightness and compatibility.Exclusively developed by the Group's experts to perfectly match the shape of the bottle, a pocket head has been positioned with millimetric precision at the neck. 

A true feat of engineering in the service of aesthetics, this customized solution combines performance, durability and discretion. Already used by the Texen Group to produce innovative, made-to-measure packs, this "Flex" technology opens up a whole new world of possibilities. 

"Thanks to its expertise in the design of innovative components and its ability to solve complex problems, the Group is strengthening the functional and sustainable dimension of an object designed to stand the test of time.the company says.

Capardoni: Italian innovation for sustainable packaging

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Since the acquisition of the Capardoni group by the Meazza family in 2003, this Italian SME operating in the packaging sector has multiplied its strategic acquisitions: no less than seven companies have been bought out in fifteen years (Packplast, Cosmar, B&B, Guiros, Novapack, Packtrade and recently Capsol, in November 2024). The result: sales in excess of €50 million, with a workforce of 149. 

The company, historically based in Gorgonzola near Milan, is now able to serve the beauty, perfumery, pharmaceutical and food sectors, with a wide and differentiated range of packaging.

An integrated offer, between standards and exclusive creations

Capardoni intends to guarantee total industrial control of its processes: mold design and manufacture, management of renewable energy sources, in-house manufacturing in Italy. 

Its portfolio includes standard and customized packaging for skin care (jars, glass and plastic bottles), nail polish (complete solutions), perfumery (customizable bottles and caps), hair and body care (PE, PET, PETG bottles), as well as innovations for the food segment, notably caps for aluminum tubes.

"One of Capardoni's strong points is supplying customized packaging: our customers come to us with an idea, and we develop exactly what they're looking for. But, increasingly, we are also launching standard packaging, analyzing market trends so that we can offer interesting solutions that are immediately available. This is crucial: the market is changing so fast that responsiveness is essential for our customers, explains Filippo Meazza, Vice-President Sales and Marketing. We avoid materials that are difficult to recycle at the end of their life cycle.

Innovation and sustainability

site-industries-cosmetiques Two identical transparent plastic bottles with white caps by Capardoni are presented side by side on a blue background, highlighting Italian innovation in sustainable packaging; one cap is closed, the other open.

In recent years, the company has stepped up the pace of innovation in response to changing usage and regulatory pressure. Recent launches include:

  • Tottle Nevis 30 ml: a compact, all-purpose bottle, ideal for liquid or creamy formulas such as foundations, serums and hair care products. Made in HDPE or PP.
  • PP single-material dropper: an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional models, made entirely of polypropylene (even the tube), which simplifies collection and recycling, while reducing the risk of breakage during production and shipping.
  • Diamond" dropper: uniquely designed dropper with diamond-shaped tip, offering an ergonomic and precise grip, 100 % PP.
  • Ruby panstick: a compact, single-material skincare stick designed to diversify cosmetic applications beyond lip balm (skincare, make-up, masks).
  • Chico: a new designer glass bottle with a rounded base, designed to hold foundation and serums.
  • FlipTop "360° security" flip-top cap: a patented, anti-theft, tamper-proof innovation designed for e-commerce. Once screwed on, it can no longer be unscrewed, avoiding the use of shrink sleeves which ensure product tamper evidence.

The merger between Capardoni and Capsol has enabled us to develop more sustainable packaging solutions than those already on the market, such as the single-material PP dropper or the FlipTop cap, which fully preserves product integrity.

Capardoni also offers wood and r-PP stoppers in various colors. "At the moment, there's a lot of recycled plastic on the market. But this poses a lot of problems for us, especially when it comes to color. Our market, especially the make-up and skincare market, is very colorful. So when you tell the customer that you can only get dark colors, they're not always very happy. So we tested and selected an r-PP material which contains 70 % of post-consumer recycled plastic, and which can perfectly match the pantone color the customer needs. In fact, the recycling system sets aside all the white and natural recycled plastic, enabling us to obtain the Pantone color required by the customer. So we're able to go beyond the dark color and get any color the customer wants.explains Filippo Meazza.

Capardoni sets its course for sustainability:

    • Massive integration of post-consumer recycled plastics in its industrial processes.
    • Use of renewable energies, installation of photovoltaic panels, and ISO 14001 certification.
    • Validation of its climate targets by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
    • In January 2024, the company was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it in the top 15% worldwide for corporate social responsibility.

    A partnership with Intimissimi 

    site-industries-cosmetiques A transparent glass bottle of Intimissimi n.1 Eau de Toilette with a large black spherical cap, photographed against a plain white background, bears witness to Italian innovation in design and style.

    Intimissimi, a brand known for its lingerie collections, called on Capardoni to love its perfumes, beauty kits and home fragrances, which are appreciated by customers. "Of course, Intimissimi's core business is not perfume or cosmetics, but the brand is starting to invest more in this category, particularly as a gift idea or as part of promotional offers. The aim is to accompany the end customer and stimulate sales through this type of product".explains Filippo Meazza.

    Two fragrances have been created for a men's fragrance. They are presented in a 50 ml black-lacquered glass bottle, decorated with a monochrome silk-screen print, with a weighted cap. For the women's fragrance, Intimissimi has chosen the standard 50 ml bottle with a round cap.

    Eurofragance, EcoVadis Platinum Medal

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    International perfumery house Eurofragance, has been awarded a Platinum medal for the second year running by EcoVadis, the highest distinction awarded by this independent sustainability assessment body. The award, based on activities and achievements in 2024, places Eurofragance among the top % companies in its sector assessed worldwide.

    In 2024, the company not only continued to grow in terms of sales and headcount, but also strengthened its commitment to social and environmental initiatives. Despite a demanding context, Eurofragance improved its overall score in the EcoVadis assessment, reaching 82 out of 100 compared with 80 in 2023.

    In the last financial year, Eurofragance generated sales of 180 million euros and employed over 500 people worldwide. At the same time, the perfume house implemented new sustainable actions in line with its roadmap, reinforcing the four key areas assessed by EcoVadis: environment, labor practices and human rights, ethics, and responsible purchasing.

    In the environmental field, the company achieved a score of 85 out of 100 thanks to its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, which have fallen by 7 % since 2021, the reference year. In addition, in 2024, Eurofragance also reduced its water consumption by 7 % compared to the previous year, while cutting the amount of waste sent to landfill by 5 %. These figures illustrate the company's commitment to more efficient and respectful resource management.

    With regard to ethics, Eurofragance has continued to roll out its internal training programs in all its subsidiaries, notably through the "Code of Ethics Training", "Anti-fraud Policy" and "Whistleblowing" modules.

    The company also invested heavily in training its teams, with a total of 11,000 hours of training and professional development over the year.

    In line with its sustainability strategy, Eurofragance has published its Sustainability Report 2024, highlighting major advances in safety, social responsibility, business ethics and resource management. Among the key points, the company has maintained the carbon neutrality of its production sites - a target achieved for the first time in 2023 - reduced its water consumption and waste, and strengthened its commitment to equality, diversity and employee well-being.

    "Since the beginning of this journey, EcoVadis has been a benchmark that guides our actions towards concrete impacts, both for the planet and for our communities. Receiving a second consecutive Platinum Medal is a highly motivating recognition for all Eurofragance teams. We know that the requirements will be higher each year, but our ambition is to continue to meet these rigorous standards.said Diana March, Chief Sustainability & Technical Compliance Officer at Eurofragance.

    Laurent Mercier, the company's CEO, adds: "Five years ago, Eurofragance embarked on its journey towards sustainability with conviction and determination. From this journey, I have learned some valuable lessons: the value of small victories that add up, the importance of setting realistic objectives and, above all, the certainty that sustainability and economic performance are not incompatible. Earning EcoVadis Platinum recognition two years in a row is not only gratifying, it also confirms that we are on the right track - and that there will be no turning back."

    Velvetvelo: alcohol-free fragrances

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    Created in Nice, France, Velvetvelo shakes up the codes of traditional perfumery with a collection of water-based, alcohol-free fragrances, combining sensoriality, technology and respect for the skin. Developed in partnership with the Mane laboratory, Velvetvelo creations incorporate olfactory innovations such as Aquafine, an exclusive water-scented emulsion technology, ensuring long-lasting fragrance without irritation or photosensitization; E-pure Jungle Essence, a solvent-free cold extraction process, to preserve the integrity of natural raw materials; and Green Motion, a strict sustainability assessment methodology, applied right from the design stage of each formula.

    Velvetvelo's latest creation: Sound of the sun. Created in collaboration with Ekcentrik by perfumer Violaine Collas, this eau de parfum embodies a sunset on a sandy beach, as the light fades and the music soars. Monoï becomes synesthesia: coco-frangipani, freesia, creamy woods and sweet musks compose a warm, soft and persistent olfactory melody.

    Designed for a new generation of consumers sensitive to clean beauty and concrete commitments, Velvetvelo also integrates a Sorga QR code on each bottle to guarantee complete traceability of creations: origin of ingredients, transparency of supply chains, production ethics.

    With its evocative, poetic names, Rue des Mimosas and Un Homme à la Mer,

    Archimède in Love, Sound of the Sun, the brand offers an intimate, sunny olfactory experience, embodying sensorial, modern, ethical perfumery.

    IFSCC 2025: pre-congress workshops to boost innovation 

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    Designed to promote the latest advances in cosmetology, the IFSCC 2025 (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) will host six interactive pre-congress workshops on September 15, 2025, in Cannes, offering cosmetics professionals the opportunity to deepen their knowledge. These highly anticipated sessions, led by world-renowned experts in their respective fields, will offer concrete information and highlight the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of beauty. 

    In particular, participants will explore the world of cognitive sensory science, to understand how our senses profoundly influence beauty experiences and product design. Workshops will also address the evolving landscape of safety and regulatory assessments, providing updates on compliance and future trends. For those wishing to share their findings, a session dedicated to scientific publication will offer advice on turning research into high-impact publications.

    A special focus on sustainability in cosmetics will unveil formulation strategies, from responsible sourcing to bio-inspired ingredients, propelling the industry towards a greener future. Attendees will also benefit from in-depth information on bio-inspired eutectic solvents, a sustainable alternative for efficient release of active ingredients. Finally, a comprehensive workshop on suncare products will cover everything from the complexities of photoprotection to cutting-edge advances. 

    For more information: https://ifscc2025.com/en/program/le-programme-du-congres

    Albéa Group wins EcoVadis gold medal

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    With a score of 80/100, Albéa ranks among the top 3 % companies assessed by EcoVadis. This is the Group's biggest step forward, as it has succeeded in improving its sustainability performance in all four themes assessed: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

    "The significant improvement in our overall score, particularly with regard to labor and human rights and sustainable sourcing, proves that our daily efforts and the actions implemented over the past year are bearing fruit, emphasized François Tassart, Albéa's Managing Director. The next step for us is to reach our target of 100 % audited factories by the end of the year, while working towards a consistent level of CSR. Our 13 Platinum-certified plants and 12 Gold-certified plants are our benchmark."

    The packaging specialist's commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development was rewarded with a gold medal for the sixth year running.

    Innovative Beauty Group and design agency Centdegrés join forces

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    "At a time when the number of product launches is exploding in an ultra-competitive, globalized environment, brand identity is becoming a key success factor. That's why brands and retailers need a new, innovative partner, both strategic and agile, capable of rethinking their identity, designing strong, meaningful products and universes perfectly aligned with their audiences".explain Elie Papiernik and Xavier Leclerc de Hauteclocque, co-founders respectively of Centdegrés and founder ofInnovative Beauty Group (IBG).

    With offices in Asia, the Middle East and India, Paris-based design agency Centdegrés is recognized for its expertise in the intelligence of inspiring brands, products and retail spaces. The company caters for the masstige/prestige and luxury markets, and its clients include such French and international names as LVMH, Cartier, Lacoste, Lafuma, Dyptique, OmanLuxury, To Summer, Ojar, Le Bon Parfumeur, Kiko Milano and Shrumei.

    With sales of 380 M$, the IBG Group brings together 400 experts to support beauty brands as well as general and selective distributors in North America, Europe and Asia, from concept to range development.

    The two structures have joined forces to invent a new business: that of a global partner, a true extension of the customer's teams, mastering the full complexity of the process.

    "I've always been an entrepreneur and I love challenges, whether creative or human. This merger, which came about through a meeting with Xavier Leclerc de Hauteclocque, is an exciting new challenge. For a year, we have been experimenting with combining our know-how and prospecting together in strategic markets. A real complementarity has emerged, both in terms of business lines and geographical locations, stresses Elie Papiernik. By combining our creative strengths, we will form an entity that makes sense to become the unique partner of brands in every corner of the globe."

    David Nitlich, who co-founded CentDegrés with Elie Papiernik, will preside over the Centdegrés agencies in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong) and will continue to support all Centdegrés China customers in all countries. These Asian entities will remain independent, while forging a commercial and strategic partnership with IBG.

    Photo taken from the IBG website.

    Quadpack launches production of PET dip-in solutions in Europe

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    Quadpack's Kierspe plant in Germany expands its injection molding facilities to include PET and PCR single-component lip gloss bottles.

    Packaging manufacturer and supplier Quadpack has invested in new equipment to manufacture PET lip gloss bottles at its flagship plant in Kierspe, Germany. This initiative capitalizes on the company's know-how in thick-walled PET injection molding, and diversifies its product range towards make-up. The plant currently manufactures and decorates jars, bottles and airless packaging for skin care and make-up, and its customer base is mainly European. Thanks to this project, Quadpack will be able to cut production time while reducing the carbon footprint of one of its most important product categories.

    "There's a gap in the market for dip-in packaging suitable for products containing a high proportion of alkanes, including 6-ml lip gloss solutions made entirely of PET. We are now in a position to meet this demand in the region for the majority of our customers, while strengthening our references in the make-up sector."explains Pierre-Antoine Henry, Senior Director - Marketing, Innovation & Strategic Development.

    The new equipment is dedicated to the manufacture of single-material dip-in lip gloss bottles, made from recyclable PET with high PCR content options.

    Quadpack's dip-in packaging is an example of its hybrid model, which is the result of design and manufacturing collaboration with strategic partners worldwide: the bottles are manufactured locally, then complemented by a wide range of the brand's state-of-the-art applicators. "This is an important step in bridging the gap between Asian technology, costs and know-how, and European manufacturing expertise."says Pierre-Antoine Henry.

    Effervescence Lab, formulation and sensoriality

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    Under the impetus of Muriel Hibon, Effervescence Lab stands out for its creative and scientific approach to the creation of skincare, hygiene, make-up and technical products. 

    Creating something new for each brand

    Each project is treated individually. Effervescence Lab's aim is to be bold enough to create emotions and, in the company's words, "achieve perfection", from conception to product launch. 

    For controlled success, the laboratory relies on its expertise in formulation and sensoriality, which has led to exclusive know-how in ultra-sensorial skincare textures.

    Three collections unveiled

    Tomorrow's challenge? A purist formula, using natural, renewable and biodegradable raw materials. A texture whose sensoriality contributes to an immersive experience, for which efficacy is based on a complex of vectorized active ingredients, guaranteeing safety of use and transparency for the consumer.

    This year, Effervescence Lab unveils three collections: skincare textures, suncare products, cleansers and hybrid make-up organized around emerging sensory and conceptual trends.

    Sublime uses ultra-sensorial formulas that appeal to positive emotions to reveal inner confidence and bring out radiant beauty. 

    Hybride combines skincare and make-up for a sensorial product experience, "where the art of complexion is combined with the effectiveness of targeted care.

    Finally, Essentia is a refined collection that draws its inspiration from elegant sobriety and embodies a return to the basics, where every substance has a meaning, every gesture an intention.

    L'Armoire à beauté: a singular concept that redefines the codes of cosmetics retailing

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    Hybrid, committed and rooted in reality, L'Armoire à beauté aims to reconnect "clean and desirable" brands with consumers, as close as possible to their daily lives, with over 200 corners set up throughout France in partner outlets (pharmacies and beauty salons) featuring products that combine effectiveness, sensoriality and ethics. Cut by Fred, Maison Matine, Madara, Nubiance, P.LAB: these brands invite themselves in for a few months... without passing through Paris. No algorithms here, just advice and in-store workshops. 

    A springboard to impact for brands

    Having been the springboard to success for Les Secrets de Loly, now referenced in major networks, L'Armoire à Beauté is preparing to launch Gaëlle Garcia Diaz's Martine Skin brand exclusively in pharmacies and beauty salons from September 2025.

    A winning strategy for DNVB, who want to anchor their offline development in local circuits, as close as possible to consumers. Further proof that local is also a lever for growth.

    A new site, a new beauty reflex

    In addition to offering embodied, educational and desirable content on social networks, a new site now enables selected products to be purchased online, while remaining true to the brand's local spirit.

    At the point of payment, customers choose a partner pharmacy or institute near them, which will receive a percentage of the order.

    It's an initiative that supports local businesses, boosts their visibility, and creates a real win-win ecosystem, according to L'Armoire à beauté.

    A committed founder

    Aurore Humez-Leray wants beauty that is no longer dictated and made up of injunctions, and that represents a moment of pleasure in women's busy daily lives. Her team is 99 % feminine, expert, passionate, and present in the field every day.

    With the redesign of its website, L'Armoire à Beauté unveils a powerful manifesto:

    • For beauty that's more alive and more sensorial
    • For advice from professionals, not chatbots
    • For informed, guilt-free beauty shopping
    • To restore links and experience in a world where everything seems automated!

    "A cream that changes your mood, a lipstick you won't forget, advice gleaned from your favorite beautician: L'Armoire à Beauté puts real life back at the center of the beauty experience".the company says.

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