From Vibrant Powders to Laser technology for Board packaging and Ecovadis' new platinum winner

Givaudan is releasing a collection of powders from botanical extract for make-up and skincare applications, while DS Smith just acquired new technology to innovate in customisation while ensuring sustainability, and Fedrigoni receives the platinum Ecovadis top 1%.

Givaudan Active Beauty launches the [N.A.S.]™ Vibrant Collection of vegan botanical extracts for hybrid make-up. Five powders with potent skin benefits, fusing make-up and skincare.

This series of 100% natural origin active extracts represents a significant breakthrough in both performance and skin benefits, ensuring colour stability and longevity. Crafted through green fractionation, the [N.A.S.]™ Vibrant Collection comprises five potent natural extracts. Highly concentrated in bioactive compounds, these powder extracts offer strong antioxidant properties, and each delivers additional skin benefits:

• [N.A.S.]™ Curcuma 7409
  Soothing rhizome extract derived from Curcuma longa L.
• [N.A.S.]™ Gardenia 2168
  Anti-ageing fruit extract derived from Gardenia florida L.
• [N.A.S.]™ Spirulina 2183
  Brightening algae extract derived from Spirulina platensis G.
• [N.A.S.]™ Radish 1805
  Skin protection radish extract derived from the root of Raphanus sativus L
• [N.A.S.]™ Radish 2364
  Antiglycation radish extract derived from the root of Raphanus sativus L.

Givaudan’s specific process ensures the stability of the composition of the extracts and bioactive compounds, preserving their organoleptic properties and appearance. The oil-dispersible powders deliver their biological efficacy in makeup without compromising colour performance or intensity stability.

DS Smith is using laser technology for Ultra-customization

DS Smith has acquired a new Highcon 'Beam 3' machine - a world first in corrugated board - at the Neuville aux Bois production site. This machine performs laser cutting instead of mechanical die-cutting.

This revolutionary process ensures precision for highly complex cuts with unprecedented fine details. Additionally, thanks to 100% digitalized technology, DS Smith can offer unit-by-unit customization, thus reducing carbon impact - compared to traditional cutting methods - and accelerating the development process.

Short Lead Times and Small Series

This new technology is particularly suited for small series and/or short deadlines:

• Absence of traditional cutting tools thus limiting the waiting times for designing, building, and shipping tools. Also, machine setup times are significantly reduced.
• Possible amalgamations (multiple cutting shapes on the same sheet),

Allowing multiple references in small quantities and customisation or decoration solutions.

The range of achievable products extends from gift boxes to cases, including boxes, sleeves, cushioning, and advent calendars. The machine is adapted to solid board up to light corrugated board. "DS Smith is happy to start a new partnership with Highcon. Innovation is in DS Smith's DNA. The implementation of the Beam 3 laser cutting machine at one of the French sites is exciting. Through this project, DS Smith strengthens its positioning based on 'value creation' for its customers, innovation, and sustainability", expressed Armand Chaigne, General Manager - Consumer France and Spain, DS Smith Packaging France.

Fedrigoni has reached the top 1% of platinum Ecovadis ranking with a score of 90/100

Fedrigoni is among the world's leading players in premium labels and self-adhesive materials, special papers for luxury packaging and other creative solutions, and RFID and connected solutions. This high score, 90/100, derives from performance in the “Environment” category and improvement in the “Sustainable Procurement” category. In addition, in 2024 Fedrigoni was confirmed as the leader in the "Carbon Management" category, among the companies with the best management system for climate change issues, with ambitious decarbonisation objectives set on a scientific basis.

“This result is an important incentive to continue to strive for excellence, together with our stakeholders and customers,” comments Marco Nespolo, the Group's CEO. “We are seriously committed every day and in all branches to achieving our ESG 2030 objectives."