Europe
Firmenich opens a Fine Fragrance Atelier for natural ingredients
Firmenich will open its third Fine Fragrance Atelier in Grasse, France, after Sao Paulo in August 2019 and Shanghai in September 2019....
Clariant to expand plant-based mild surfactants production in Europe and USA
The global supplier of cosmetic and personal care ingredients is expanding production capacity for plant-based mild surfactants in Europe...
Givaudan strengthens capabilities in biotechnologies with Alderys acquisition
The Switzerland-based company, which specializes in the development of flavours, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients, strengthens...
Coty partners with Douglas to launch Kylie Skin in Europe
Coty is launching of Kylie Skin in Europe, in partnership with Germany-headquartered multichannel premium beauty retailer Douglas....
Tradeshows: Update on postponed and cancelled events in 2020
The international calendar of beauty trade fairs is turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of the events which were scheduled...
Green chemistry: these new ingredients about to change perfumes
Alongside biotechnologies, green chemistry is a key transformation driver when it comes to helping the perfume sector shift towards more...
Masks blossom among roses at French perfume capital
May roses are blooming in Grasse, the birthplace of French perfumes, but out in the fields, some of those who pick them face a problem...
Le Bon Marché strikes an optimistic chord with a colourful exhibition
After two months of lockdown (and closure), Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris has decided to sound a note of optimism with the...
EFfCI does not want a hasty return to normal for trade shows
The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has asked trade show organisers not to try fitting “a whole year of events into...
Online beauty shopping is becoming an even more usual habit amid coronavirus
With most physical brick-and-mortar stores being temporary closed around the world, consumers have repositioned their consumption habits...
