Companies & industry
Marine biotechnology laboratory Aquatonale renamed Belle en Mer
Purchased in January 2026 by Frédérique and Arnaud Le Trionnaire, the Brittany-based cosmetics laboratory, a specialist of formulations...
Mane boosts citrus innovation and capabilities with Cvista acquisition
Mane has acquired Cvista, a U.S. specialist in citrus essential oil fractions, strengthening its position in one of perfumery’s most...
“Fragrance lies at the heart of conversation,” Karine Lebret, L’Oréal
The results of the 34th annual L’Oréal Brandstorm international innovation competition have just been announced. This year, the challenge...
Weleda discusses innovation plans for 100-year-old Skin Food brand
Organic beauty major Weleda wants to take its flagship Skin Food brand into new areas, including skin concerns, hand care and eye care as...
Birkenstock Cosmetics posts double- and triple-digit growth in key markets
Nearly two years after its launch, Birkenstock Cosmetics is continuing to expand its Care Essentials foot and body care offering with the...
ScentFest SF 2026: San Francisco debuts a new model for niche fragrance events
The inaugural ScentFest SF demonstrated the growing appetite for a new kind of fragrance gathering — one where brands, professionals, and...
Frasers Group seals acquisition of UK department store chain Harvey Nichols
British retail giant Frasers Group has acquired luxury retailer Harvey Nichols for an undisclosed amount, gaining control of six UK...
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will mark its 60th anniversary with a new layout
The flagship global cosmetics event will mark its 60th anniversary in Bologna, Italy, from March 18 to 21, 2027. On this occasion, the...
Symrise set to acquire Floral Concept to strengthen its fragrance division
The German beauty, fragrance, and flavor giant has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept, a French...
Cosmetic 360 unveils "Regenerations" theme for 2026 edition
The international trade show dedicated to innovation in the fragrance and cosmetics industry will take place on October 14–15, 2026, at...
