Industry buzz
Véronique Courtois named head of LVMH’s beauty division
French luxury goods giant LVMH announced on Monday, February 9, two new additions to the executive committee overseeing the group’s...
NeoDropper Autoload: Aptar Beauty’s high-precision dropper goes automatic
Aptar Beauty has unveiled the latest evolution of its high-precision dropper, first introduced in 2023. Presented at Paris Packaging Week...
Bogart Group sees 8.7% drop in business activity in 2025
The French group specializing in the creation, manufacturing, and commercialization of luxury perfumes and cosmetics, posted revenue of...
Paris Packaging Week 2026 reveals Innovation Awards winners
The winners of the Innovation Awards 2026 were unveiled at an exclusive gala evening attended by leading figures from the global...
AI fragrance startup Osmo raises $70M and reports record patent filings
The AI-powered startup focused on identifying new fragrance molecules and creating perfumes has raised USD 70 million in new funding. The...
PRAD lends its signature touch to Diptyque’s Roses candle limited edition
For Valentine’s Day, Diptyque entrusted PRAD, its long-standing supplier, with the decoration of its iconic ‘Roses’ candle. This...
Coty is refocusing on its core brands and continues to review its operations
Coty’s new chief executive officer, Markus Strobel, said the group’s performance over the past 18 months had been disappointing. After...
Lesaffre expands its fermentation expertise into cosmetics
Leveraging its expertise in fermented ingredients for the nutrition and health sectors, Lesaffre is tapping into the cosmetic and...
e.l.f. Beauty raises its forecasts after a 38% jump in sales in Q3
The US beauty company reported a 38% growth in sales to USD 489.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the...
Estée Lauder surpasses Q2 forecasts, driven by China recovery
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) reported continued second-quarter momentum, driven by a rebound in China sales, and raised select...
