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dsm-firmenich accelerates Middle East expansion with a new creative lab in Riyadh
Industry buzz
The fragrance and beauty ingredients company is expanding its Middle East presence with the launch of Po ONE Lab, a new fine fragrance...
Paris Packaging Week sets new records in landmark 25th anniversary edition
Packaging & design
On February 5-6, 2026, the 25th edition of Paris Packaging Week welcomed 14,442 unique visitors to Hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de...
Véronique Courtois named head of LVMH’s beauty division
Industry buzz
French luxury goods giant LVMH announced on Monday, February 9, two new additions to the executive committee overseeing the group’s...
Segede: “Brands finally have reliable data on Zamak”
Packaging & design
Family-owned company Segede, the main French manufacturer and expert in metal transformation, has taken action on several levels for...
NeoDropper Autoload: Aptar Beauty’s high-precision dropper goes automatic
Industry buzz
Aptar Beauty has unveiled the latest evolution of its high-precision dropper, first introduced in 2023. Presented at Paris Packaging Week...
Niche perfumes: how to reinvent the fragrance experience
Markets & trends
L’Orchestre Parfum’s first audiophile perfume store opened last November in the heart of the Marais quarter in Paris. Inspired from...
Bogart Group sees 8.7% drop in business activity in 2025
Industry buzz
The French group specializing in the creation, manufacturing, and commercialization of luxury perfumes and cosmetics, posted revenue of...
Paris Packaging Week 2026 reveals Innovation Awards winners
Industry buzz
The winners of the Innovation Awards 2026 were unveiled at an exclusive gala evening attended by leading figures from the global...
French perfumes and cosmetics under pressure from U.S. and Asian rivals
Markets & trends
French exports of perfumes and cosmetics stalled in 2025 amid U.S. tariffs and intensifying competition from Asian producers, led by...
AI fragrance startup Osmo raises $70M and reports record patent filings
Industry buzz
The AI-powered startup focused on identifying new fragrance molecules and creating perfumes has raised USD 70 million in new funding. The...
