Luxury beauty brand AORA is setting a new benchmark for sustainable packaging with its debut at Sephora US, becoming the retailer's first fully plastic-free beauty brand. The milestone reflects a growing shift in the beauty industry, where premium product design and environmental responsibility are increasingly expected to go hand in hand. 

A single fibre-based packaging solution for the protection of BWT MACH water filters and accessories.

DS Smith, an International Paper company, and global provider of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, and BWT (Best Water Technology), a leading producer of water treatment technologies with solutions for households, commercial applications, and industrial environments across Austria, are manufacturing the Transport Box for MACH Water Filters in Two Different Versions.

Burgopak has been selected to design and manufacture new packaging for the Map My Mole test kit.

Map My Mole has launched an Image Capture Kit that allows users to take medical-quality images of their moles at home using a clinical dermoscope smartphone attachment, with images then assessed by a dermatologist consultant. The kit features intuitive packaging designed to guide users through the process and reduce anxiety when checking for potential skin lesions.

Florette relaunched its vegetable soups in Pure-Pak® Sense cartons in April 2026, replacing PET plastic bottle packaging to reduce waste, increase visibility for retailers, and improve practicality for consumers.

“This new carton packaging allows us to enhance the visibility of the range in stores thanks to a larger on‑pack display area,” says Lionel Manivet, Responsible Innovation, Florette France.  “We work every day to minimize waste, so we have opted for the foldable Sense cartons, which offer practical advantages while helping to reduce food waste.”

New merch, designed to take on the great outdoors this summer, and packaging are both inspired by the country’s most iconic parks.

From Yellowstone's geysers to Yosemite's granite cliffs, Nature Valley is bringing some of America's most iconic landscapes to store shelves this summer — and inspiring outdoor enthusiasts to experience them in person. 

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Bhaskar Ch on July 12, 2026

Name: Claudia Campani

Designation: Packaging & Special Projects Lead

Organization: Mecca Brands

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Novvia Group expands beauty packaging portfolio with APC Packaging acquisition, strengthening skincare and cosmetics market presence following recent strategic purchases.

Novvia Group, a global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor backed by Kelso & Company, has acquired APC Packaging, a Fort Lauderdale-based supplier specializing in sustainable luxury beauty packaging solutions. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, strengthens Novvia's foothold in the premium beauty and personal care segment.