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Casper Vroemen, IFF's new Director of R&D and Sustainable Development

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Fragrance, flavor and food ingredients manufacturer IFF promotes Casper Vroemen to the position of R&D and Sustainable Development Director. He succeeds Gregory Yep, who is leaving the company to pursue a new career opportunity.

"Thanks to Greg's leadership, we've made IFF the partner of choice for scientific solutions for the healthcare, fragrance, nutrition, home and personal care markets, said Frank Clyburn, CEO of IFF. We thank Greg for his many contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors. We have a strong successor in Casper, who will continue to drive forward our innovation and sustainability efforts."

Casper Vroemen joined the company in 2004 as a scientist and project manager. Over the past two decades, he has assumed increasing responsibility for research and development in Europe and the USA, and has played a major role in establishing IFF as a major player in the biosciences. During his tenure, he has overseen the company's leadership position in industrial enzyme protein engineering, contributed to the commercialization of many new technological advances, and is a prolific inventor whose name appears on numerous patents.

As Director of R&D and Sustainability, Casper Vroemen will continue IFF's innovation efforts, and lead the company's global R&D strategy, technology development, innovation and external partnerships. He holds an MSc in Molecular Life Sciences and a PhD in Molecular Biology, both from Wageningen University, the Netherlands.

Prada Soin and Prada Couleur: the luxury brand enters the beauty market

site-industries-cosmetiques Prada anti-aging cream in a jar on a white background: Prada luxury beauty.

Designed to help skin adapt to the changing environment, the Prada Soin range aims to offer instant and long-lasting care, from cleanser to foundation. The Prada Couleur range offers elegant textures for eyes and lips, and versatile colors inspired by Prada fashion trends.

"Prada presents Prada Soin and Prada Couleur, two iconic ranges that reimagine beauty categories in two dimensions: Prada Soin, for a complete routine from skin care to complexion enhancement, and Prada Couleur, for a multidimensional spectrum of expressions. Developed in tandem, the respective skincare and make-up collections reconcile minimalism and maximalism, sophistication and eccentricity, simplicity and versatility, drawing inspiration from both heritage and technology in formulas and packaging that harmoniously combine luxury and responsibility."the company says.

Sensorial formulations that fuse with the skin are crafted from an airy fragrance created by master perfumer Daniela Andrier, the nose behind Prada's Les Infusions collection. Enhanced by accords of heliotrope vanilla and iris, the brand's emblematic signature, Prada Soin and Prada Couleur formulas are delicately scented to evoke both the purity of nature and the notion of strength and regeneration through technology.

Advanced technologies

The skin's ability to renew, regenerate and strengthen itself is intensified by Prada's Adapto.gn Smart Technology, a multipotent complex that helps the skin adapt to its environment in real time. This precision technology is based on natural active ingredients called adaptogens, a family of 15 rare plants that have been around for over 400 million years and have withstood extreme conditions across geological eras. In synergy with dermocosmetic ingredients such as Pro-Xylane, hyaluronic acid, vitamin CG and ceramides, adaptogens have then been reinvented into a revolutionary skincare technology by Prada.

Prada Couleur is a collection inspired by fashion trends. The lipsticks offer two matte perspectives, recalling the matte lips that have been omnipresent on Prada catwalks since the brand's first ready-to-wear show in 1988. Drawing on Prada's collection archive of no fewer than 27,000 textiles and patterns, the eyeshadow palettes feature an unexpected selection of pigments in dynamic shades.

Prada Couleur is a product of augmented technology. Avant-garde technologies are at the heart of Prada's Smart tech-xtures, designed to offer ultra-flexible, modulable, breathable yet long-lasting wear with a caring effect over time. With a perpetual interplay between physical pigments and digital colors, Prada Couleur offers an experimental spectrum of IRL-URL (phygital) expressions.

At the same time, a virtual make-up trial service (Prada Color Explorer) and an advanced skin diagnosis device (Prada Skin Decoder) complete the brand's offering.

Refillable products

In both categories, effective, skin-friendly formulas are presented in minimalist yet sophisticated packaging that embodies the brand. Developed from the outset with the intention of offering a refillable product, the design establishes itself as a true Prada Beauty experience, reconciling luxury, functionality and responsibility in both intent and execution.

The charging mechanism is streamlined and intuitive to ensure optimum user experience while minimizing environmental impact.

A feel-good accessory

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The Jod brand offers natural, solid, nomadic and innovative skincare products, as well as new beauty gestures.

She entrusted Cosmogen with the design of a Gua Sha "heart of stone" which, thanks to its shape and the massage gestures developed by the young brand, enables deep drainage of the lymphatic system, smoothes wrinkles and fine lines, firms the skin and redefines facial contours. 

According to Jod, rose quartz, synonymous with soothing, softness and harmony, has been recognized for millennia for its anti-aging virtues. The stone can be cleaned with soap and water after use.

Silab again awarded Platinum status by EcoVadis 

The EcoVadis rating platform has once again honored Silab's CSR policy, awarding it a score of 79% and Platinum status.

This distinction places Silab among the 1% of the world's best-rated companies, demonstrating its commitment to responsible, environmentally-friendly practices.

Over the years, Silab has distinguished itself by integrating sustainable approaches into all its activities, while complying with the most demanding standards and guaranteeing maximum quality, from research to production.

Jean-Philippe Cosson, Silab's Managing Director in charge of CSR, comments: "We are proud to announce that Silab has once again been recognized by EcoVadis. While this Platinum Medal confirms that our constant efforts are bearing fruit, it should also encourage us to adopt ever more responsible practices. This award is the natural culmination of the perseverance, values and commitment of the entire Silab team."

Antalis acquires Lovepac, specialist in custom protective packaging

Antalis acquires the Lovepac group, a Canadian leader in the personalized protective packaging industry.

With consolidated sales of C$14.7 million (€10.1 million) and a total of 73 employees in 2022, the Lovepac group has two sites in Quebec, Canada (Montreal and Courcelles) and one in Mexico (Guadalajara).

Founded in 2002, Lovepac innovates in the design and manufacture of custom industrial packaging (corrugated boxes, protective foam, wooden boxes and custom pallets), developing specific expertise in the aeronautical, pharmaceutical, medical, food and high-tech sectors for over 20 years.

Antalis, already well established in Latin America, continues to expand its presence in the North American packaging market. After the acquisition of Gosuma in Spain a few months ago, the Lovepac group is the second acquisition in the packaging market of 2023 for Antalis, which has also acquired, in 2022, the BB Pack group in Germany and the Cohal group in Spain.

Commenting on the acquisition, Antalis CEO Hervé Poncin said: "The acquisition of Lovepac is a great opportunity for Antalis to enter the North American market with development potential in Canada, Mexico and the United States. As a leading packaging distributor, Antalis, a member of the KPP Group, aims to strengthen its global presence in order to offer the best products and services to its customers."

"By joining Antalis, Lovepac will be able to broaden its product portfolio and continue its development in North America thanks to an expanded product range and new international customers."added Rob Sibthorpe, president and founder of Lovepac.

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Octocrylene defended by Febea

Febea (Fédération des entreprises de la beauté) has reaffirmed the safety of octocrylene sunscreen in response to the publication of articles reporting a request to the government by Anses to restrict its use.

At the end of May 2023, the French National Health and Safety Agency (Anses) took a stance on octocrylene, a position reported in the press: in view of the risks that octocrylene poses to the environment, the Anses recommended that the Ministry of the Environment initiate, at European level, a proposal for a restriction.

Following publication of the press articles, Febea issued a press release in defense of this authorized ingredient.

"Octocrylene, like all other sunscreens, is regularly monitored and reassessed by the authorities. They have confirmed its safety at authorized doses, emphasizes Febea. As for the possible impact of this sunscreen on the marine environment, there is currently no standardized method for measuring it; nevertheless, the cosmetics sector is mobilized to undertake the necessary research."

In its press release, Febea also stressed the importance of sun protection products for protection against the risks of the sun.

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A recyclable jar for a duo of formulas

Quadpack's Duetto pot is a single-material solution for two-in-one routines.

A duo is a musical composition featuring two equally important performers. The same principle applies to the Duetto jar from international beauty packaging manufacturer and supplier Quadpack. Its two-compartment design allows two protagonist formulas to shine together. The jar holds two separately packaged creams in two 40 ml compartments, making it ideal for two-step masks, day and night creams, travel items or other dynamic product duo. The single-material container is made of 100% PP, ensuring compatibility with the majority of skincare formulas on the market.

Simple, minimalist yet highly versatile, Duetto's aesthetic is easily adapted to any brand. The walls, compartments, lids and covers offer a wide range of decorative options: countertyped color, hot stamping, metallization or screen printing. These decor options make it an attractive, compatible and recyclable packaging solution that can accommodate two complementary products in perfect harmony.

Coverpla collaborates with American-Turkish brand Unique'e Luxury

True to its promise of turnkey development of 100 % identity products for brands, Coverpla worked with Unique'e Luxury to launch its Mashumaro fragrance. For the occasion, the Félix by Coverpla bottle adopted an intense red interior.

Unique'e Luxury is a Turkish brand founded by Serhat Okyay and Selim Ozen in 2017. Based in California, its products have originally been made in Turkey. In six years, it has built a solid international reputation for the exclusive essences of its fragrances and its approach to excellence, from extracts to packaging. The brand's successes include Crush On Me, Kutay, Beverly Hills Exclusive and Akdeniz. 

In March 2023, the collection welcomed its 15th creation, christened "Mashumaro マシュマロ" (marshmallow in Japanese).

Coverpla accompanied the launch with its Felix bottle, chosen in a 100 ml format. This bottle features Bormioli Luigi's patented Inside interior design in an intense red, revealing the bottle's elegant shapes and thick base. The prints are produced in white silkscreen in the Coverpla workshops.

Continued, not finished

This development illustrates the spirit of trust and partnership that has developed between the brand and Coverpla, whose teams oversaw the choice of shade, provided technical advice and orchestrated the preliminary juice compatibility tests. 

The collaboration continues with new launches such as Mangonifiscent (launched in April), Zen'gi and Woud & Mood Absolute announced for July and September respectively.

A golden yellow 2-in-1 spatula designed by Cosmogen for Decléor

Decléor was inspired by Cosmogen's Twin Spatula for the 2-in-1 applicator accompanying its new Mandarine verte night care. This drop-shaped applicator, in Decléor's institutional yellow color, enables the formula to be picked up with the white PP spatula, then deposited and applied with the wide, supple, peach-skin-effect silicone spatula, in a single, gentle, relaxing movement.

COSMOGEN TWIN SPATULA color range- Packaging - Product information

Twin Spatula is a concentrate of ingenuity that offers a multitude of possible care rituals, whatever the action and the area of the face targeted. The Twin Spatula's carefully designed shape, which can be customized, follows the contours of the face, both curves and hollows. It gently and precisely reaches the delicate areas around the eyes, nose and mouth, while adapting to larger areas. Application is even, and the formula can be worked repeatedly as part of sculpting or massaging treatments. Finally, its integrated reservoir makes it easy to remove excess formula.

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