Europe
Ethylene: Ineos plans to launch Antwerp operations in mid-2027
British petrochemicals group Ineos said it plans to start up its massive ethylene production complex currently under construction in...
London Packaging Week expands 2026 edition with new discovery-focused features
Taking place on September 16-17 in London, the packaging trade show is introducing a series of new attractions designed to help brand...
French lawmakers ban social media for under-15s in EU first
France’s parliament on Tuesday, July 21, approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first...
After Temu, EU sanctions AliExpress over illegal product sales
The EU on Monday, July 20, slapped online retailer AliExpress with a 550-million-euro (USD 630 million) fine for allowing the sale of...
Collapse of seaweed harvests in Brittany sparks concerns over the resource
A "catastrophic" year with seaweed harvests in freefall: Breton harvesters fear for the future of their profession as dwindling...
French consumer group flags unsafe sunscreens sold on Chinese marketplaces
Harmful ingredients or virtually no sun protection: French consumer group Que Choisir Ensemble has raised concerns over sunscreens sold...
Bolognafiere Cosmoprof acquires Bergamo’s Beauty to Business trade show
The organizer of the Cosmoprof-branded trade shows has finalized the acquisition of a 70% stake in Beauty to Business, an event held in...
Retail: CK Hutchison in talks to sell Marionnaud to David Konckier
More than 20 years after acquiring Marionnaud, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, the parent company of retail group AS Watson, is exploring a...
Sébastien Viennot: "Europe plays a central role in Kao’s internationalization"
With operations in 140 countries, a portfolio of more than 80 brands, and global revenue of EUR 9 billion in 2025, the Japanese beauty...
RevitaLash Cosmetics moves UK operations in-house to accelerate growth
The US brand specializing in premium beauty products for the lashes and brows has announced it is bringing its UK operations in-house...
