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L’Oréal’s appoints first ever Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer
Industry buzz
The French cosmetics and perfume giant has entrusted Delphine Viguier-Hovasse with a brand new role within its Executive Committee....
Astorg to acquire natural active ingredients provider Solabia
Industry buzz
The Solabia Group is changing hands! Private equity firm Astorg succeeds TA Associates and becomes the majority shareholder. However, TA...
Coty anticipates sales drop in 2025 after a further decline in Q3
Industry buzz
In the third quarter of its staggered fiscal year, the U.S. group — also listed in Paris since September 2023 — saw its revenue decline...
CDP hails Metsä Board’s leadership in environmental responsibility
Industry buzz
The global environmental non-profit CDP has published the corporate scores for 2024 disclosures. Out of 22,700 companies scored, only...
Climate change threatens historic clove farming in Indonesia
Environment
Colonial powers once sought to wipe out cloves grown by locals on the eastern Indonesian island of Ternate to safeguard their monopoly...
Makeup brush users call for more convenient cleaning solutions, survey finds
Industry buzz
Anisa International, a leading cosmetic brush designer and manufacturer, has released new insights highlighting a major opportunity for...
Trends in the USA: A spotlight on the world’s biggest fragrance market
Markets & trends
The USA fragrance market – the biggest in the world – is growing and shifting as brands innovate beyond the perfume bottle to engage with...
France: prestige beauty at a growth breakpoint, warns Circana
Markets & trends
Sales in the selective channel were at a standstill in all categories in France in the first quarter of 2025, warns Circana. After a...
"Asquan intends to be at the centre of the game," Henri Tinchant
Packaging & design
The beauty packaging specialist maintains its growth momentum with a solid customer base spread across Europe, North America, Asia, and...
Knoll Printing & Packaging to expand its Philippines factory capacity
Industry buzz
The US-headquartered manufacturer of deluxe packaging has announced the production of the two millionth box at its fully owned and...
