Latin America
Brazil’s Supreme Court approves ban on animal testing in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal - STF) last week validated the provisions of the law of the State of Rio de...
Braskem partners with NXTLEVVEL Biochem for renewable solvents
The Brazilian petrochemical company has partnered with Dutch-based NXTLEVVEL Biochem to study market opportunities for solvent made from...
"We want to become a leader in Brazil", Damien Lamquet, Greentech Brasil
After having invested EUR 1 million to open its first factory in Brazil, the French manufacturer of botanical cosmetic ingredients...
Surya Brasil records double digit growth and aims for Africa
Focusing on semi-permanent natural hair dyes the brand recorded 15% sales growth in Brazil in 2020 and is forecasting 20% growth in 2021....
Natural beauty records double-digit growth in Brazil, according to Kline
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, declining GDP rates, and political turbulence, the natural segment of the Brazilian beauty industry grew at...
Verescence opens new sales office in Brazil
The French-based glassmaker has announced the opening of a sales office in São Paulo, Brazil. This new Verescence sales office joins a...
Brazil’s Boticário Group launches a line of high perfumery created in France
The Brazilian group’s new digital initiative was developed in partnership with French experts in perfumes and design. Dubbed O.U.i...
Brazil’s cosmetics industry accelerates its international development
After a year that was marked by severe restrictions on the market and on international travels, the Brazilian cosmetics industry not only...
Brazil: Sales of cosmetics and hygiene products grew by 5.8% in 2020
Despite the pandemic and related uncertainties, the Brazilian personal hygiene, perfume and cosmetics sector closed the year 2020 with a...
Brazil’s ABIHPEC is optimistic for 2021 despite very uncertain times
After a contrasted year punctuated by the challenges linked to the Covid-19 outbreak, João Carlos Basilio, Executive President of the...
