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Packaging satisfaction is low across the globe
Packaging & design
MWV has revealed the results of its second annual study exploring how packaging impacts shopping behaviour, influences product...
L’Oréal and Shiseido finalise the transfer of Decléor and Carita
Industry buzz
Following the announcement released in October 2013, L’Oréal and Shiseido have finalised the contracts for the acquisition by L’Oréal of...
Strong growth for Weckerle in the United States
Companies & industry
Just a couple of years ago, in April 2010, Weckerle USA, a subsidiary of the German beauty products manufacturer, was relocating its...
Givaudan wants to strengthen R&D capabilities with Soliance acquisition
Industry buzz
Swiss supplier of fragrances and aromas Givaudan has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Soliance, a...
Albéa sales its Cotuplas subsidiary to AISA
Industry buzz
The Albéa group, one of the leading manufacturer of packaging for the cosmetic, perfume, skincare and oral care markets, recently...
Viktor & Rolf: a more than delicate “Bonbon”
Industry buzz
In producing this new and unique candy-shaped bottle for Bonbon, French glassmaker Pochet du Courval, which was selected for producing...
Cosmogen names new General Manager
Industry buzz
Renaud Van Den Berg as just been appointed as General Manager of Cosmogen, a French company specialising in the design and production of...
UEBT draws attention to the human dimension of biodiversity
Industry buzz
The 6th edition of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) ‘Beauty of Sourcing with Respect’ Conference, will be held on 8 April in Paris...
Un Matin au Jardin: the hospitality range by Yves Rocher and Groupe GM
Industry buzz
Yves Rocher and Groupe GM recently launched the Un Matin au Jardin hospitality product range. Meaning “A Morning in the Garden”, the Un...
USA: prestige drives beauty sales in 2013
Markets & trends
Sales of prestige cosmetics rose 5% in the United States in 2013, thanks to the dynamism of the makeup and skincare categories. Sales...
