Industry buzz
Mane to invest EUR 45 million in new Fragrance Design Centre in France
The French flavour and fragrance manufacturer laid the foundation stone in late September for its future Fragrance Design Centre in...
Bogart sells Israeli subsidiary to its main shareholder
The French Bogart Group (Jacques Bogart, Ted Lapidus, Carven, April, DI Drugstores, HC Parfümerie, etc.) has announced the sale of 100%...
Galderma to snap up California-based ZO Skin Health for USD 1.5 billion
Swiss skincare group Galderma announced on Wednesday, October 14, that it has agreed to acquire California-based ZO Skin Health for an...
Former Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche takes the helm at Douglas
Germany-based Douglas Group has appointed Jean-Marc Bellaiche as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2026. The former Printemps...
Givaudan: Perfumery drives nine-month growth
Swiss fragrance, flavor and ingredient manufacturer Givaudan reported better-than-expected sales for the first nine months of 2026, with...
EU okays Kimberly-Clark bid for Neutrogena-owner Kenvue
The European Union on Tuesday, October 13, approved US consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark USD 48.7-billion purchase of major health...
Canadian Cosmetic Cluster launches awards focused on industry opportunities
The Canadian Cosmetic Cluster has launched the inaugural Canadian Cosmetic Cluster Awards, an international program designed to recognize...
LVMH sales edge higher boosted by Sephora and jewelry, despite fashion slide
LVMH, the world’s leading luxury group, said on Monday, October 13, its sales edged higher in the third quarter despite a slowdown in...
Perfume and AI: Berlin Packaging and Ininum win award at Luxe Pack Monaco
The packaging solution developed by Berlin Packaging for Ininum’s AI-powered smart perfume device won a Formes de Luxe Award in the...
Inflexion takes minority stake in French green nail polish brand Manucurist
The French nail polish and nail care brand has signed an agreement with Inflexion, a European private equity firm specializing in...
