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 …
LINDAL Spain celebrates a decade of business
Barcelona-based LINDAL Spain celebrated its 10th anniversary at Espacio Blanc in early December. The celebration acknowledged the significant progress the location has made in the Spanish aerosol industry since 2009. “Our principle aim was to establish …
ABAS appoints new President
Antal György Almásy, Technical Director, AeroService Ltd., begins his two-year term as President of the Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS) on Jan. 1. He will succeed Dr. Hugo Chaluleu, who held the position of ABAS President …
NY law to ban sales of products containing 1,4-dioxane, ACI & HCPA react
Cleaning and personal care products containing 1,4-dioxane can no longer be sold New York starting in 2022. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the NY Senate Bill S4389B on Dec. 9. The bill was created over water …
PLZ Aeroscience buys contract manufacturer Liquid Technologies
PLZ Aeroscience has purchased Liquid Technologies, Inc. (LTI) from private capital firm Frontenac Co. for an undisclosed sum. LTI is a Chino, CA-based contract formulator and manufacturer of professional hair and skin care products. The …
Airport builds tree of no-fly items including aerosol cans
Passengers currently flying out of Vilnius, Lithuania airport can see an unusual Christmas tree – it is constructed out of items taken away from passengers during security checks. The tree consists of a few aerosol canisters, …
HCPA honors award winners at Annual Meeting
At the Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL, several award winners accepted their honors.
Dispenser design competition new at desall.com
Crowd-sourcing design platform Desall.com is hosting a competition to create a disruptive design and innovative actuator / dispenser cap for aerosol packages that has unique form, aesthetics, environmental sustainability and user experience. For example, it …
Spray Products Corp. gets Congressional visit
U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez visited Spray Product Corp.’s Medina, OH manufacturing and distribution facility on Nov. 22. Representing Ohio’s 16th District, Gonzalez met with Spray’s executive team to learn more about the history of the …