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DSM-Firmenich reports 5% growth in h1 2026, led by fragrances

vincent — 2026-07-31T10:08:07Z

DSM-Firmenich reported 6% organic sales growth in the second quarter on Thursday, July 30, exceeding analysts' expectations. Organic growth reached 5% in the first half of the year, supported by double-digit growth in its perfumes business, across both the Fine Fragrances and Consumer Fragrances segments, while the beauty Ingredients segment was stable.
DSM-Firmenich posted revenue of EUR 2.388 billion in the second quarter, taking first-half revenue to EUR 4.664 billion. The group...

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L'Oréal: dermatological division drive first-half sales growth

vincent — 2026-07-30T20:21:18Z

From haircare to luxury fragrances, and from China to the United States, French beauty giant L'Oréal reported a 5.8% increase in first-half sales (+6.8% like-for-like), on Wednesday, July 29, driven by growth across all divisions and regions, including Asia.
The beauty group, whose portfolio includes Garnier, Maybelline and Lancôme, reported a 5.3% increase in net profit to EUR 3.55 billion for the period from January to June, compared with the same period a year earlier. Revenue rose to...

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will mark its 60th anniversary with a new layout

vincent — 2026-07-30T14:22:20Z

The flagship global cosmetics event will mark its 60th anniversary in Bologna, Italy, from March 18 to 21, 2027. On this occasion, the trade show will unveil a completely redesigned layout aimed at improving navigation across the exhibition floor, creating more targeted visitor pathways, and further enhancing networking and business opportunities for industry professionals.
“The 60th anniversary is an important milestone, but above all it is an opportunity to continue evolving Cosmoprof's...

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Estée Lauder unveils Glimmer, its first new fragrance since 2021

vincent — 2026-07-29T21:44:00Z

The U.S. prestige beauty brand, known for fragrance classics such as White Linen and Pleasures, will launch Glimmer Eau de Parfum in August, an amber floral scent with gourmand accents.
A gourmand first
Through this first new fragrance since Beautiful Magnolia in 2021, Estée Lauder is aiming to fill a key gap in its portfolio by introducing a gourmand scent designed to appeal to Gen Z and millennial prestige fragrance consumers.
Despite the strong momentum of gourmand fragrances, now...

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Gerresheimer sells U.S. and global plastics packaging operations to Apax

vincent — 2026-07-29T07:07:35Z

The German primary packaging manufacturer has agreed to divest its global Primary Packaging Plastics (PPP) business and its U.S. business, Centor, to private equity investment company Apax Funds.
Gerresheimer announced on Wednesday, July 29, the sale of Centor US Holding Inc., as well as its global Primary Packaging Plastics business to Apax Funds.
The purchase price, including debt, for the two business units combined is based on an enterprise value of approximately EUR 1.5 billion (USD...

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LVMH performs better than expected in H1 as perfumes and cosmetics hold steady

vincent — 2026-07-27T21:54:05Z

LVMH, the world's top luxury group, said on Monday, July 27, that sales growth accelerated in the second quarter as it beat analyst expectations with stable net profit in the first half of the year.
The performance of the group, whose brands include Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine and Hennessy, could be a sign that the struggling luxury sector is starting to turn the corner.
LVMH said it posted a net profit of 5.7 billion euros (US$6.5 billion) despite the "geopolitical and economic...

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Dermalogica selects Aptar's auto-loading dropper for its new skin booster

vincent — 2026-07-27T06:10:43Z

Dermalogica's new FutureCode Booster serum features Aptar Beauty's NeoDropper Autoload dropper for optimal product protection and precise dispensing.
Professional-grade U.S. skincare brand Dermalogica has chosen Aptar Beauty's NeoDropper Autoload for its new FutureCode Booster serum, an advanced longevity treatment designed to reverse daily DNA-related damage and defend against visible skin aging.
Automatic loading
Designed to address consumer needs around dosage control, convenience...

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Silab: An agronomic research center to better harness plant-based materials

vincent — 2026-07-25T20:28:34Z

The French manufacturer of purified, patented natural active ingredients for the cosmetics and dermo-cosmetics industry has been operating since 2024 its Agronomic Studies and Research Center (CREA) to study species and varieties of interest and develop cultivation itineraries for botanical raw materials the group uses in its operations.
Located in Silab's single site in Saint-Viance, France, the CREA spreads across 5 hectares and has 6,000 m2 of farming tunnels. Its purpose is to provide...

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Robertet: Fragrances drive mixed H1 2026 performance

vincent — 2026-07-25T17:01:19Z

The natural fragrance and flavor ingredients specialist reported on Friday, July 23, an organic growth of 2.8% (at constant exchange rates and scope) for the first half of 2026, falling well short of analysts' expectations.
Consolidated net revenue for the first half of 2026 amounted to EUR 444 million (USD 505), down slightly (-0.5%) compared with the same period in 2025.
According to Robertet, the decrease was largely the result of unfavorable exchange rate movements — primarily the...

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London Packaging Week expands 2026 edition with new discovery-focused features

vincent — 2026-07-25T14:40:34Z

Taking place on September 16-17 in London, the packaging trade show is introducing a series of new attractions designed to help brand owners and packaging professionals identify innovations, gain market insights and strengthen industry connections.
London Packaging Week has unveiled a significantly enhanced visitor experience for its 2026 edition, introducing a range of new features aimed at helping packaging professionals navigate the industry's rapidly evolving landscape. Taking place at...

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