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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...
Givaudan to expand compounding capabilities for fragrances in Mexico
The manufacturer of fragrances and beauty ingredients is strengthening its presence in Latin America with additional capabilities....
Edgewell Personal Care completes the sale of its feminine care business
The American group has completed the divestment of its feminine hygiene business, as announced in November 2025. The assets sold include...
