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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...
IFF’s Nicolas Mirzayantz honoured at Fragrance Foundation Circle of Champions
Industry buzz
Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group President Fragrances at International Flavors & Fragrances (IIF), was honoured at the Fragrance...
K-beauty entices North American retailers
Industry buzz
When K-beauty retailer Peach and Lily opened up a dedicated retail space at Bergdorf Goodman’s New York flagship store last week, it...
Gotha Cosmetics: A brand new factory!
Companies & industry
Just a year ago, the Italian Company Gotha Cosmetics (ca. 65 million euros in sales) was taken over by a new financial partner, the...
