Industry buzz
Fine fragrances lift Givaudan’s sales in spite of US tariffs
The Swiss manufacturer of perfumes, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients eased concerns about a potential slowdown in the United States on...
Stora Enso debuts Ensovelvet, a premium uncoated paperboard for luxury packaging
The paperboard maker has added a new uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board to its portfolio of premium packaging solutions....
Marc-André Heller to succeed co-founder as Memo Paris CEO
Marc-André Heller, a former L’Oréal Group executive, will assume the role of CEO at Memo Paris, effective on January 1, 2026, the brand...
Premium fragrance brands to unveil their creations at Notes Shanghai this week
More than 150 exhibitors and around 300 brands will gather across over 6,000 gross sqm at the 2025AW edition of Notes Shanghai, from...
Clarins Total Eye Lift is now refillable with Aptar Beauty’s Gaia airless pump
For the new, enhanced, version of its iconic best-selling eye cream Total Eye Lift, Clarins turned to Aptar Beauty’s patented reloadable...
ACT Beauty: An integrated QR code for brands built on transparency
The French company specializing in the design and development of tailor-made promotional items, accessories, bags, and full-service...
IFF plans new scent Creative Center in Mumbai, India
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) announced plans to build a new scent creative center in Mumbai, India. The site,...
Shein’s plan to open store in Paris BHV Marais kicks up a storm in France
Asian e-commerce giant Shein’s decision to set up shop in a historic Parisian department store has ruffled feathers in the fashion...
in-cosmetics Asia to unveil ingredients powering the future of personal care
Taking place from 4-6 November at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand, in-cosmetics Asia 2025 will host more than 700 exhibitors. This year’s...
L’Occitane en Provence rolls out first bottle made from 100% bio-recycled PET
As of October 1, L’Occitane en Provence has introduced its Cédrat Perfumed Shower Gel in a bottle made entirely from recycled PET, thanks...
