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SGD Pharma showcased its latest glass at LuxePack New York 2026

vincent — 2026-06-08T13:46:00Z

At LuxePack New York 2026, held on 6–7 May at Javits Center, the manufacturer of cosmetic and pharmaceutical glass packaging has showcased its latest innovative and eco-conscious solutions, including: Its 20% and 30% PCR glass bottles. A solution produced at SGD Pharma's facility in China, using post-consumer recycled glass to reduce virgin raw material use and energy consumption. In 2025, SGD Pharma became the first glass manufacturer in China to obtain ISO 14021 certification for its PCR...

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French Cowboy: The young house reinventing haute parfumerie

vincent — 2026-06-08T09:38:00Z

Among the brands showcased at Paris Perfume Week, the emerging French Cowboy stood out as one of the event's most compelling discoveries. Its eye-catching bottles and distinctive olfactory identity perfectly embody the spirit of the moment, while the bold, disruptive vision of its two co-founders points to a promising future. Let's take a closer look.
At the heart of the project are Ashley Santiago and Adrien Ollat. A Californian of Mexican heritage, Santiago is the youngest perfumer at...

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Shiseido closes Taiwan plant to streamline global production network

vincent — 2026-06-07T19:01:00Z

The Japanese beauty giant has announced the closing of its Hsinchu Factory in Taiwan.
The move is part of Shiseido's 2030 Medium-Term Strategy announced in November 2025. One of the strategy's core pillars being to advance the global optimization of its production and logistics footprint.
Following the closure of the plant, Shiseido will relocate its production to factories in Japan, including the Nasu Factory.
According to the group, this decision will enhance global capacity...

- Industry buzz / Asia / Pacific

Unilever expands fragrance creation capabilities with new facility in India

vincent — 2026-06-07T16:33:00Z

The consumer goods giant is continuing its strategic investment across its global capabilities with opening of a new fragrance hub in Mumbai, India. The new facility is strengthening Unilever's global network of fragrance innovation capabilities across key growth markets.
The new Unilever Fragrance House (UFH) hub in Mumbai represents the latest milestone in Unilever's EUR 100 million global investment to advance in-house, digitally enabled fragrance creation capabilities, accelerating...

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rhode broadens global reach with seven new European markets and Mexico entry

vincent — 2026-06-06T20:29:00Z

Starting Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the beauty brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber and now part of e.l.f. Beauty will be available direct to consumers in Mexico for the first time, marking the brand's official entry into Latin America. In addition, rhode will also debut in seven European markets – Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Romania, and Switzerland – as part as the rollout announced this spring.
“This is such a special milestone for us because it's about bringing...

- Industry buzz / Europe, Latin America

Lautier 1795 resumes commercializing its fragrance ingredients

vincent — 2026-06-06T15:25:00Z

With a new production facility soon to open in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, in Southern France, the Grasse-based entity that consolidates the Symrise Group's perfumery ingredients business is preparing to reconnect with its roots by relaunching its natural raw materials trading activity to serve the fragrance industry.
At SIMPPAR 2026, Lautier 1795 unveiled a collection of 22 natural raw materials sourced from the Group's supply chains. The products are expected to become commercially...

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K-beauty: top 10 innovative launches spotted at Cosmobeauty Seoul 2026

vincent — 2026-06-06T12:26:00Z

The 40th edition of South Korea's leading beauty trade show, Cosmobeauty Seoul, was larger and busier than ever. For the first time since the pandemic, the event expanded across two halls, and visitor numbers were further boosted by the concurrent consumer event K-Beauty Festa, held as part of Cosmobeauty Seoul 2026. While final figures are yet to be confirmed, it is highly likely that attendance surpassed last year's total of 53,700 visitors over the three-day event (27–29 May).
In total,...

- Markets & trends / Asia / Pacific

Lotus Pod: Quadpack adds a metal applicator to its best-selling Skin-Up Bottle

vincent — 2026-06-06T08:50:00Z

The Spanish beauty packaging specialist, a subsidiary of PSB Industries, has introduced a new generation of metal applicators designed for use with its best-selling Skin-Up Bottle.
Lotus Pod is the first metal-tipped applicator to enrich the exclusive range of applicators for Quadpack's Skin-Up Bottle. It comes a complement to the flock-tipped options already available.
Cool touch
The latest innovation to come out of the Quadpack's Creative Hub was designed to enrich skincare and makeup...

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Givaudan boosts fine fragrances global expansion with Eurofragance acquisition

vincent — 2026-06-05T14:40:58Z

The global leader in fragrances and beauty ingredients has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance, the Barcelona-based independent fragrance creation company.
Eurofragance is a family-founded fragrance creation house specialising exclusively in the design and production of fine fragrances, as well as fragrances for personal and home care products. With a strong presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the company focuses on...

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Still under pressure, the luxury sector is seeking new growth drivers

vincent — 2026-06-04T21:57:00Z

Is this the beginning of a new era for luxury? Having faced a marked slowdown over the past three years, the sector is trying to regain momentum, by returning to its fundamentals, streamlining its portfolios, and exploring new avenues.
With profits plunging at LVMH and Kering in 2025 and Burberry recording a net loss for fiscal year 2024/25, the luxury sector is facing a clear turning point. Years of aggressive price hikes, mounting questions around product quality, and a sluggish Chinese...

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