Silgan Dispensing’s customizable color and fragrance solutions for personal care packaging

Silgan Dispensing has unveiled Aspire Chroma, the newest evolution of its Aspire fragrance pump platform, designed to unite customizable color, performance, and added value for the personal care packaging market. In a separate highlight, the company has also extended its Era Dispensing System to Airless Packaging and expanded its tube offering. The personal care packaging innovations have been showcased at Luxe Pack New York (May 6–7, 2026).

Silgan Dispensing’s customizable color and fragrance solutions for personal care packaging

Silgan Dispensing has unveiled Aspire Chroma, the newest evolution of its Aspire fragrance pump platform, designed to unite customizable color, performance, and added value for the personal care packaging market. In a separate highlight, the company has also extended its Era Dispensing System to Airless Packaging and expanded its tube offering. The personal care packaging innovations have been showcased at Luxe Pack New York (May 6–7, 2026).

Banana Boat says “get outside stat” to inspire outdoor time with easy sun care

Banana Boat has launched its “Get Outside Stat” campaign, urging people to leave their houses and experience the summer. Through a large-scale survey, the SPF company found that US Americans are missing the summer as they opt to stay indoors.

Banana Boat says “get outside stat” to inspire outdoor time with easy sun care

Banana Boat has launched its “Get Outside Stat” campaign, urging people to leave their houses and experience the summer. Through a large-scale survey, the SPF company found that US Americans are missing the summer as they opt to stay indoors.

Beyond Meat Signs Former England Footballer Karen Carney as UK Ambassador

Beyond Meat has announced a UK ambassador partnership with former England footballer and broadcaster Karen Carney, timed to a push around summer retail occasions, including BBQ season and National Hamburger Day.

Beyond Meat Signs Former England Footballer Karen Carney as UK Ambassador

Beyond Meat has announced a UK ambassador partnership with former England footballer and broadcaster Karen Carney, timed to a push around summer retail occasions, including BBQ season and National Hamburger Day.

Mending university and venture capital relations: is it possible to see eye-to-eye? 

Many successful life science companies have their roots in academia. Deeptech and life science spinouts emerging from European universities have a combined value of $398 billion, playing an increasingly significant role in shaping biopharma ecosystem. To bring these spin outs and innovation to life, often universities work with venture capitalists (VCs). While both seek to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application, at times, they struggle to collaborate effectively due to fundamental differences in their goals and timelines.  

Mending university and venture capital relations: is it possible to see eye-to-eye? 

Many successful life science companies have their roots in academia. Deeptech and life science spinouts emerging from European universities have a combined value of $398 billion, playing an increasingly significant role in shaping biopharma ecosystem. To bring these spin outs and innovation to life, often universities work with venture capitalists (VCs). While both seek to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application, at times, they struggle to collaborate effectively due to fundamental differences in their goals and timelines.  

Portugal: will the life science sector see upswing amid funding worries? 

Known for its golden beaches and historic trams, Portugal fosters significant innovation. While Portugal’s biotech and life sciences ecosystem may not be as large and varied as in the U.K., Switzerland, or Germany, it’s far from merely an ‘emerging’ one. However, funding gloom needs to be overcome for it to reach its full potential, experts say. 

Portugal: will the life science sector see upswing amid funding worries? 

Known for its golden beaches and historic trams, Portugal fosters significant innovation. While Portugal’s biotech and life sciences ecosystem may not be as large and varied as in the U.K., Switzerland, or Germany, it’s far from merely an ‘emerging’ one. However, funding gloom needs to be overcome for it to reach its full potential, experts say.