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Sulapac launches a bio based alternative to hard plastics, including ABS
Packaging & design
The Finnish specialist in sustainable packaging materials is expanding its portfolio with a novel bio-based material designed to...
Antitrust authorities investigate over possible price cartel in fragrance
Industry buzz
Antitrust authorities in Europe and the U.S. are investigating over alleged price cartel and other anti-competitive practices in the...
Men and women would spend one sixth of their lives making themelves beautiful
Markets & trends
Body hygiene, makeup, face and hair care, diet, clothing style, exercise: being beautiful requires time —and just as much energy. Men and...
Berkem extends distribution agreement with Unipex to Benelux and Switzerland
Industry buzz
The French company specializing in bio-based chemistry has extended its distribution agreement with Unipex to the Benelux region and...
Brazil bans animal testing for cosmetics and fragrances
Industry buzz
Vertebrates can no longer be used in tests conducted for the development and quality control of fragrances, cosmetic and personal care...
TriMas strengthens European footprint with Aarts Packaging acquisition
Industry buzz
US-based TriMas has acquired Aarts Packaging, a Netherlands-based provider of luxury packaging solutions for beauty and lifestyle brands,...
UpCircle Beauty, or how to become a key, successful upcycled cosmetics brand
Companies & industry
The key to success? Recovering waste to develop high-performance cosmetics with ingredients derived from unused natural materials....
IL Cosmetics Group sets sail for North America
Companies & industry
Building upon their successful product diversification, which has enabled the once regional nail polish expert to become a benchmark...
LVMH appoints Stéphane Rinderknech as head of a revamped Beauty Division
Industry buzz
LVMH is radically overhauling the management of its beauty division. The luxury giant has appointed ex-L’Oréal Stéphane Rinderknech as...
Aptar strengthens fragrance sampling portfolio with iD Scent acquisition
Packaging & design
Dispensing and packaging supplier Aptar Beauty has acquired France’s iD Scent, an expert in paper fragrance sampling solutions. The...
