Industry buzz
Mehdi Lisi takes the helm of global fine fragrance creation at Symrise
Symrise has announced the appointment of Mehdi Lisi, formerly of Mane and Firmenich, to lead global fine fragrance creation. With more...
Rissmann modernizes the shopping bag for today’s perfume markets
Rissmann reinterprets the spirit of the shopping bag through a creation inspired by the handbag. Crafted from FSC-certified paper,...
Shiseido names Romain Carrega to spearhead Gallinée’s growth
Three years after its acquisition, Shiseido is looking to accelerate the growth of Gallinée, a young French dermocosmetics brand and...
Unilever spins off food arm in multibillion pivot to home and personal care
Unilever said Tuesday, March 31, it had agreed a multibillion-dollar deal with US spices maker McCormick & Company to spin off most...
Founders exit Natura board; Advent takes minority stake
A new chapter opens at Natura, as the Brazilian cosmetics group sees its three founders step down from the board. Luiz Seabra,...
L’Oréal completes EUR 4 billion acquisition of Kering’s beauty arm
L’Oréal has finalized its EUR 4 billion acquisition of Kering’s beauty division after securing approval from competition authorities, the...
Coverpla captures Egocentric’s free spirit in distinctive packaging
Italian niche house Egoscentrique unveils a collection of five fragrances — CliMax & Tell, Après Moi Le Déluge, Whoremones, Avec...
Advent to acquire majority stake in body care and fragrance brand Salt & Stone
Private equity investor Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Los Angeles-based body care...
Ethical sourcing and biodiversity lead New York Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
The next North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will focus on ethical sourcing and biodiversity, sustainability...
Berlin will host the inaugural Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum on May 20
The first edition of the Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum will take place on 20 May 2026 at the Humboldt Carré in Berlin, Germany....
