News
Clariant launches new range of preservative blends to replace parabens
Ingredients & formulation
Clariant is launching Nipaguard Zero, a line of optimized preservative blends that contain no parabens. Clariant, a Switzerland-based...
Naturex invests in research on eco-friendly extraction processes
Industry buzz
Naturex and the University of Avignon have created a joint research laboratory for exploring eco-friendly extraction processes. Known as...
L’Oréal makes first acquisition in India
Industry buzz
French cosmetics giant L’Oreal has made its first acquisition in India. The group’s choice went for salon brand Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals,...
DuPont unveils new decorative possibilities of Surlyn
Industry buzz
DuPont’s Packaging and Industrial Polymers division plans to unveil new Surlyn-based creations on the occasion of the next Luxe Pack...
European FMCG sales growth drops from +3.3% to +1.2%: price increases mask drop in sales volumes
Industry buzz
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sales growths for the second quarter of 2013, aggregated across Europe, were up +1.2% year-on-year,...
Pierre Plassard succeeds Lise Watier
Industry buzz
After 40 years at the helm of the company they founded, Lise Watier and her husband, Serge Rocheleau, have passed the torch to Mr. Pierre...
Weckerle Cosmetics USA appoints new General Manager
Industry buzz
Weckerle Cosmetics USA, a subsidiary of the German supplier of packaging and full services for the cosmetics markets, has recently...
The Ileos group about to cross the 450 million euro line in sales sales in 2014?
Packaging & design
The Head of Iléos confirms the figure: “the Group he has been chairing for nearly two years will exceed 450 million euros in sales in...
Fragrance allergens: Is the "worst case scenario" away?
Laws & regulations
Since the publication by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), a scientific body advising the European Commission, of an...
Nuxe enters into hotel rooms with Groupe GM
Industry buzz
French cosmetics brand Nuxe has exclusively partnered with Groupe GM to launch its first line of hospitality products. The new line is...
