Industry buzz
The natural cosmetics market continues to grow
After two years of slowdown and singl digit growth, the German market for controlled natural cosmetics seems to resume its growth....
Luxe Pack Shanghai 2014: 150 companies expected
The organisers of Luxe Pack Shanghai, a trade show dedicated to high-end packaging in Asia, announced they are expecting around 150...
Following Revlon, Garnier pulls out of China
French group L’Oréal yesterday announced it would halt sale of Garnier brand in China in order to focus on the development of L’Oréal...
Naturex reinforces operations in Latin America
Naturex, a supplier of speciality plant-based ingredients for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food markets, has acquired 51% of the...
Coty acquires OPI UK distributor
Coty has entered into an agreement to acquire Lena White Ltd., the company that has distributed salon nail polish brand OPI in the UK for...
U.S. industry reaffirms the effectiveness of antibacterial soaps and washes
In response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule governing antibacterial soaps and washes, the American...
Why do Asian men care about appearances so much?
Asian men, in particular Korean and Chinese men, are known in the beauty industry for being keen to spend larger amounts of money in...
Flormar enters French market with Cache Cache
The Flormar brand, which was acquired in 2012 by the Yves Rocher group brand, will make its debut in France in Cache Cache stores, the...
Aceto expands specialty chemicals business in Europe
US group Aceto Corporation, a global leader in the marketing, sale and distribution of speciality chemicals for the pharmaceutical and...
Guillaume de Demandolx joins Albéa
Following its various business acquisition operations in 2011 et 2012, Albéa wished to reinforce the management dynamism of the growth...
