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L’Oréal and Evonik acquire minority stakes in Abolis Biotechnologies
L’Oréal and Evonik have announced a joint investment in the biotechnology company Abolis, which specializes in the manufacture of...
US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach pollution: analysis
Statewide bans on plastic bags in the United States have led to significant reductions in the number of bags found on beaches and...
L Catterton acquires majority stake in bath and body care brand Stenders
The investment firm has acquired a majority stake in Stenders, a premium bath and body care company founded in Latvia in 2001 that now...
L’Occitane en Provence returns to the Upper West Side with a new boutique
L’Occitane en Provence has unveiled its latest store innovation through a revitalized Manhattan boutique. Situated in the heart of the...
Evonik reduces its climate footprint with new sustainable emollients plant
Evonik has inaugurated its new production plant for cosmetic emollients at its site in Steinau, Germany. These esters are manufactured...
Berlin Packaging expands to Japan with the acquisition of Nissho Jitsugyo
Berlin Packaging has announced the acquisition of Nissho Jitsugyo (“Nissho”), a leading supplier of packaging products and services to...
Coverpla takes part in the birth of the new Biolane fragrance for babies
Well known for its emblematic Skin Freshening Fragrance, Biolane Expert is making its return to pharmacies with Ma première eau de...
Solabia acquires a majority stake in France’s PolymerExpert
The Solabia Group further strengthens its position in the cosmetics and healthcare markets with the acquisition of PolymerExpert, a...
Australia: Sephora reopens its Melbourne flagship store
The prestige beauty retailer is celebrating 10th years in Australia with the reopening of its Melbourne Central flagship store, the...
Breitling CEO Georges Kern invests in Swiss natural skincare brand Soeder
Switzerland’s natural personal care company has just completed a new fundraising round with Breitling CEO Georges Kern. In addition to...
