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Fragrances: Givaudan snaps up majority stake in Brazil’s Vollmens
Industry buzz
Swiss fragrance and flavor company Givaudan announced on Friday, June 27, that it is expanding its footprint in Latin America by...
MPlus Cosmetics emphasizes natural ingredients at MakeUp in Paris 2025
Industry buzz
At last week’s MakeUp in Paris fair, the Italian contract manufacturer introduced its latest innovation: the Playful Muse collection — a...
Skala and Lola From Rio merge to form new cosmetics powerhouse in Brazil
Industry buzz
Brazilian hair care brands Skala and Lola From Rio, both known for their focus on curly hair products, are merging to form one of the...
Groupe GM partners with Hei Poa for a sun care hotel line
Industry buzz
The leading provider of guest amenities has partnered with the monoi-infused sun care brand to create a hotel-exclusive line that blends...
Bio-sourced acids: Afyren announces new milestone in production expansion
Industry buzz
The manufacturer of bio-sourced and low-carbon raw materials has just announced the launch of continuous production at its Afyren Neoxy...
Made in Asia ultra-lightweight sunscreens are winning over consumers
Markets & trends
The growing popularity of Asian cosmetics and skincare has extended to sunscreens. Japanese and Korean sun care—creams, lotions, and...
Swiss Competition Commission investigates Beiersdorf over Nivea pricing
Industry buzz
Are Swiss consumers paying too much for Nivea products? That is the question being raised by the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco)....
Ludovic Pauchard appointed Industrial and Craftmanship Director of LVMH Group
Industry buzz
The LVMH Group has announced the appointment of Ludovic Pauchard as Industrial and Craftmanship Director and Executive Chairman of...
Cosmetics Europe: European beauty market hits €104bn in retail sales for 2024
Markets & trends
Europe’s cosmetic and personal care industry remains dynamic and innovative, generating record retail sales in 2024 and continuing to...
Filling wrinkles from within thanks to the power of biotechnology
Ingredients & formulation
The beauty industry is constantly seeking innovative solutions to meet the growing consumer desire to diminish signs of aging. While...
