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Olyos expands European footprint and cosmetics business with somatoline deal
Companies & industry
The French natural health specialist is strengthening its foothold in dermo-cosmetics with the acquisition of Italian body care brand...
Prestige beauty 2025: France falls behind in a rising European market
Markets & trends
While the European prestige beauty market is posting steady value growth of 4% in 2025, France is bucking the trend, with sales declining...
Gallinée expands tenfold, fast-tracks European growth
Companies & industry
Three years after joining the Shiseido group, the French microbiome pioneer has increased its pharmacy retail footprint tenfold. By...
IES Ingredients: François-Patrick Sabater passes leadership to new team
Industry buzz
After 33 years leading IES Ingredients, François-Patrick Sabater has announced his retirement. Founded in 1993 in Allauch near Marseille,...
French health agency moves to ban or curb a series of phthalates
Laws & regulations
To prevent previously unregulated yet potentially harmful phthalates from substituting those already banned or restricted, French Agency...
Medmix appoints Jennifer Dean as Head of its Beauty Business Unit
Industry buzz
The company specializing in high-precision delivery devices has appointed Jennifer Dean as new Head of its Beauty Business Unit,...
Texen and Lancôme renew creative synergy for Lash Idôle Curl Goddess
Industry buzz
Luxury beauty packaging manufacturer Texen has applied its industrial expertise to create the new pack of Lancôme’s latest mascara, Lash...
APC Packaging marks 20 years and takes center stage at Luxe Pack Los Angeles
Packaging & design
The U.S. primary packaging provider is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2006 as a family-run business, the company has...
’Unofficial’ talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan
Industry buzz
Delegates from around 20 countries will hold three days of "informal" talks in Japan from Sunday aimed at salvaging efforts towards a...
“Our innovations help us create unique signatures”, Samantha Mane
Companies & industry
Rooted in naturalness and resolutely independent and agile, French perfume and aroma manufacturer Mane banks on innovation to drive its...
