Latin America
Niche fragrances show strong growth potential in Brazil
Niche perfumery is still developing in Brazil, yet it is rapidly attracting consumers who seek exclusivity in a market where fragrance is...
Estée Lauder makes minority investment in Mexican luxury fragrance brand Xinú
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced its first ever investment in a Latin American beauty brand through the acquisition of a minority...
Safic-Alcan expands Latin America footprint with the acquisition of Anders
The global distributor of specialty chemicals has acquired a majority stake in Anders, a regional specialty chemical distributor, leader...
Ulta Beauty opens first stores in Mexico City with future expansion ahead
The U.S. beauty retailer has made its official debuts on the Mexican market in August with the opening of its first stores in the...
IFF to open a bioprospecting lab in the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
The producer of flavors, fragrances and food ingredients, is partnering with Reservas Votorantim — the green economy arm of Brazilian...
Albéa acquires Amfora Packaging and strengthens its position in Latin America
In early August, the global leader in beauty and personal care packaging struck a deal to acquire Amfora Packaging, a Bogotá-based...
Brazil’s Natura returns to profit and prepares sale of Avon International
Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura posted on Monday, August 11, a second quarter net profit of BRL 195.1 million (USD 36.1 million),...
Brazil: Lula signs law banning the use of animals in cosmetics testing
On Wednesday (July 30), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the law banning the use of live animals in laboratory testing for the...
GEKA expands global footprint with major investments on Brazil site
GEKA, a leader in beauty application solutions, is set to expand its global footprint with strategic investments across its facility in...
Brazil ends registration requirement for artisanal cosmetics and perfumes
In Brazil, artisanal cosmetics, perfumes, and personal hygiene products will soon be exempt from registration with the National Health...
