CIBS Hosts Crowd at Tavern on the Green Luncheon

The mood was upbeat on July 9 at the Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers’ (CIBS) annual Tavern on the Green luncheon in Central Park, NY, which was attended by about 900 members of the cosmetics industry. Guests were treated to wonderful food and drink served amidst the lush surroundings and decorative lanterns, on a day of absolutely perfect New York July weather, following a month of dampness and gloom. Could there be an industry parallel? Note all the smiles—and the sunglasses—in the accompanying photos…


(L-R): Jay Gorga, publisher Beauty Packaging, Benny Calderone Jr. PKG Group, Charles Marchese, ABA Packaging; and Keith Carter, The Est´ee Lauder Companies.

Bob Reinhardt (L), and Barry A. Freda, president and CEO/CFO World Wide Packaging Inc.












Olga Bursac (in pink dress) of Bormioli Luigi, chats with CIBS members during the cocktail hour.