News
ID bio adds two new references to its titrated/standardized extracts
Industry buzz
In order to reinforce its presence in the natural botanical extraction field, ID bio will extend its titrated extracts range. “Those...
RPC Group acquired M&H Plastics
Industry buzz
Europe’s leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging, RPC Group Plc, has purchased British plastic packaging manufacturer Maynard &...
United Kingdom: Fragrance sales grew by 9% in 2013, boosted by the Valentine’s fortnight
Markets & trends
The NPD Group data reveals an increase of over 9% year-on-year for prestige fragrance sales in the UK, with £32 million value sales and 1...
L’Oréal : net sales on the rise and record operating margin
Companies & industry
L’Oréal has announced a further increase of its sales, up +2.3% to 22.98 billion euros in 2013. The World’s leading cosmetics firm also...
“Parabens will make their return in cosmetics,” Bertrand L’Homme, Thor Personal Care
Ingredients & formulation
Several of the preservatives allowed in cosmetics in Europe are now undergoing reappraisal. A significant number of them are currently...
PR Service Graphique and PO Groupe print fragrances
Innovation & new products
A specialist in the design and sourcing of packaging, coffrets and paper-made communication tools, PR Service Graphique has partnered...
Axilone’s dual technical feat for Boss Night and Boss Day
Industry buzz
Axilone’s creation of a cap and ferrule for the Boss Night and Boss Day fragrances is a fitting example of the company’s expertise as...
Metsä Board launches new cartonboard for luxury packaging
Packaging & design
It is the whiter cartonboard ever offered by Metsä Board: on the occasion of the latest PCD, which was held in Paris on 5-6 February...
Equity investment firm TPG acquires e.l.f. Cosmetics
Industry buzz
Equity investment firm TPG has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in e.l.f. Cosmetics from Company founders and TSG Consumer...
Jean Rollier succeeds Pierre Hemar as CEO of Iléos
Industry buzz
Jean Rollier, which up until now, was a member of the group’s board, has been nominated as President and CEO of Iléos, an international...
