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Niche perfumes: flagship trends spotted at Esxence 2025
Markets & trends
The 15th annual Esxence show ended on February 22nd in Milan, Italy. This not-to-be-missed event in the niche perfume segment beat...
Pharmaceutical industry challenges new wastewater rules before European Courts
Laws & regulations
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) announced on Monday, March 10, its intention to challenge...
Scent Of Africa continues to expand in Africa and around the world
Companies & industry
With a strong presence in several of Africa’s leading markets and a rapidly expanding network of retail partners, Scent Of Africa is...
Active cosmetic ingredients: Groupe Berkem acquires Laboratoires Eriger
Industry buzz
Groupe Berkem, a French provider of bio-based chemicals, is taking over Laboratoires Eriger and their patented encapsulation technology...
Digital sales transform the global beauty landscape, finds NIQ
Markets & trends
With a 7.3% increase in 2024 compared to last year, according to NielsenIQ (NIQ), the global beauty market is experiencing a major...
Verpack Group grows its scope in Tunisia with new 5,5000 sqm premises
Industry buzz
Groupe Verpack’s new assembly mounting and manual coating facility in Sousse, Tunisia, is now fully operational. Established in Tunisia...
Eastman and Axilone create a sustainable crystal-clear resin for premium beauty
Industry buzz
Axilone, a manufacturer of high-end beauty packaging solutions specializing in plastic injection and aluminum transformation, and...
With its new Electric Disco collection, MPlus Cosmetics mixes colors and light
Industry buzz
At MakeUp in Los Angeles 2025, from February 12 to 13, the Italian contract manufacturer headquartered in Inzago, near Milan, presented a...
Clariant’s Melicica harnesses the power Jelly Bush honey to repair damaged skin
Ingredients & formulation
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant has launched a new natural skin repair ingredient inspired by the healing properties traditionally...
Kao’s prestige brand Sensai expands in Asia with first store in Indonesia
Industry buzz
Kao Corporation is strengthening its presence in Asia with the launch of its prestige cosmetics brand, Sensai, in Indonesia. The brand’s...
