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Henkel to become the #2 professional hair care marketer in North America, Kline says
Industry buzz
The recent announcement that Henkel will acquire Zotos International Inc. - Shiseido’s North American professional hair care business,...
Fragrances: Mugler and Azzaro bet on agroforestry for a more sustainable alcohol production
Industry buzz
Parfums Mugler and Azzaro - both of them being part of the Clarins Fragrance Group - have unveiled the detailed of a new project to...
L’Oréal reinforces long-term commitment in Brazil with new R&I centre
Industry buzz
L’Oréal Brasil recently inaugurated its new Research and Innovation Center in Ilha de Bom Jesus of Rio de Janeiro. According to L’Oréal,...
Claus Porto: revival through a new fragrance, Le Parfum
Companies & industry
For their 130th anniversary, the iconic Portuguese brand contacted British perfumer Lyn Harris to create a brand new fragrance. Simply...
Metsä Board challenges designers to create more environmentally-friendly solutions
Industry buzz
Launched by Metsä Board on 6 November 2017, The Better with Less - Design Challenge is challenging packaging designers to create ever...
Strand Cosmetics Europe takes on a new dimension
Companies & industry
The French manufacturer of skincare and make-up products, has just inaugurated its new 13,000m2 production facility located in the...
Cosmoprof Asia to open second “One Fair Two Venues” event next week
Industry buzz
After the success of its new “One Fair Two Venues” format last year, Cosmoprof Asia is returning with the same concept and will host more...
U.K.: Health & beauty to drive Christmas retail sales, says GlobalData
Markets & trends
Retail sales in the United Kingdom will increase by 1.9% in Q4 2017, forecasts GlobalData. Although this is up on the 1.5% increase...
China’s equity fund CITIC to acquire Axilone
Industry buzz
Axilone, a global provider of primary plastic and metal packaging solutions for premium lipstick, fragrance, and skincare sectors, should...
Smurfit Kappa: a smartly fitted Masterclass
Packaging & design
At the last Luxe Pack Monaco show, the corrugated board specialist showcased their know-how in fitments for perfumes and cosmetics, in...
