High Ridge Brands files for bankruptcy
High Ridge Brands Co., the maker of 13 brands including Rave, Alberto V05 and LA Looks, and its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is in “active discussions” with potential buyers, according …
Perfumed Plume journalist award nominations now open
Nominations for Perfumed Plume’s 5th annual awards in fragrance journalism are now open for submission. The deadline is Feb. 14. The awards will honor published editorials or books from January–December 2019 that provided a broader …
Growing the Global Aerosol Industry Together
The International Liaison Committee (ILC) is a network of aerosol associations from around the world that meet each year to discuss the challenges and opportunities impacting the aerosol industry in their respective country/region and around …
Regulatory Issues
The year 2020 promises to be very active in the regulatory arena. Several areas of the country will be active with volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations and a few states will be active with hydrofluorocarbon …
When is spray package corrosion testing needed?
Happy New Year, everyone. One of the most frequent questions that I’m asked is, “When is corrosion testing required for spray packaging?” Spray packaging corrosion risks without corrosion testing or a comprehensive company corrosion database is …
Slower chemicals growth predicted for 2019 & 2020
U.S. chemical production expanded at a slower pace in 2019 due to trade challenges and slower growth in several key end-use markets for chemistry, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) “Year-End 2019 Chemical Industry …
ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer indicates stability in December
The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) was stable in December on a three-month moving average following a 0.1% gain in November. On a year-over-year basis, the barometer rose 0.4% and follows two …
Action Technology sponsors Walking South America eco research project
Action Technology, a Tekni-Plex business, is helping to sponsor Walking South America, a project that will examine the impact of micro plastics on the environment and animals. The five-month project began on Nov. 8 and is …
Firmenich names Classic Blueberry the 2020 Flavor of the Year
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich announced “Classic Blueberry” is the flavor of the year for 2020. It has a longstanding association with well-being and has played a role in new food and beverage options. “What’s …
Pantone Color Institute predicts calming color of the year for 2020
The Pantone Color Institute has announced the color of the year for 2020: 19-4052 Classic Blue. The elegant and simple color instills calm, confidence and connection and highlights our desire for a dependable and stable …