Beim Einsatz nachwachsender Rohstoffe wie zum Beispiel Palm- und Palmkernöl stehen wirtschaftliche, ökologische und soziale Auswirkungen entlang der gesamten Lieferkette im Blickpunkt – vom Feld bis ins Regal. Kleinbauern produzieren rund 40 Prozent des weltweiten Palm- und Palmkernöls. Eine wichtige Frage in den Anbauländern ist, wie der Ertrag bei gleicher Fläche gesteigert werden kann. Henkel … Read more
Coty Inc. announced a quarterly loss as charges associated with recent acquisitions more than offset improving sales in its fragrance business. The company has been aggressively hunting deals to improve its business and grow its footprint. Last year Coty said it would acquire much of Procter & Gamble ’s beauty business, including labels such as CoverGirl makeup, … Read more
Blueair, a world leader in air purifying solutions with acclaimed leading-edge filtration technologies and design, announced today it has been acquired by Unilever. Blueair founder Bengt Rittri said the acquisition will enable even more people to protect their health by using Blueair air purifiers to remove indoor airborne contaminants such as hazardous PM2.5 sooty particles, … Read more
The opportunity in the global cosmetic skin care market was pegged at US$127.1 bn in 2015. Expanding at a 5.1% CAGR from 2016 to 2024, the market is projected to be worth just over US$200 bn by the end of the forecast period. By type of product, the market is led by anti-aging products and … Read more
Lonza hat heute ihre Absicht zur Übernahme von InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc. ("InterHealth") bekannt gegeben, einem führenden Unternehmen in der Forschung, Entwicklung, Herstellung und Vermarktung von gesundheitsfördernden Nahrungsmittelinhaltsstoffen insbesondere für Nahrungsergänzungsmittel. InterHealth hat ihren Sitz in Benicia, CA (USA) und ist ein Portfoliounternehmen von Kainos Capital. InterHealth bietet mehr als 15 markengeschützte Inhaltsstoffe an, darunter ihr … Read more
Scent & Care steigerte den Umsatz um 22 % (währungsbereinigt 27 %) auf 667,8 Mio. € (H1 2015: 546,5 Mio. €). Das Segment profitierte insbesondere von einer guten Auslastung seiner Duftstoff- und Kosmetikaktivitäten sowie starker Nachfrage nach Menthol. Portfolioeffekte, wie die Integration Pinova, steuerten einen Umsatzbeitrag von 110,5 Mio. € bei. Auch ohne diese Effekte … Read more
Scent & Care increased its sales by 22 % (local currency: 27 %) to € 667.8 million (H1 2015: € 546.5 million). The segment benefited in particular from high capacity utilization in its fragrance and cosmetic ingredients activities and from strong demand for menthol. Portfolio effects, such as the integration of Pinova, contributed € 110.5 … Read more
Hallstar, a specialty chemistry company based in Chicago, has acquired bioactive ingredient supplier Oléos. Located in Montpellier, France, Oléos’s proprietary oleo eco-extraction technology produces 100 percent natural, sustainable and clinically proven bioactive compounds for cosmetic applications including anti-aging qualities, dark spot diminishment and skin whitening. “Oléos’s capabilities and technology will enhance Hallstar’s technology platform with … Read more
Was ist bei Wimpern- und Augenbrauenfärbemittel für die gewerbliche Verwendung zu beachten? Haarfarben, Augenbrauenfarben und Wimpernfarben haben aufgrund der darin enthaltenen Farbstoffe ein grundsätzliches Risiko für eine Sensibilisierung und Allergieauslösung. Die häufig eingesetzten oxidativen Farbstoffe und Farbstoff-Vorstufen wie z. B. p-Phenylendiamin, Resorcin, 2,6-Diamonopyridine wurden durch das Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) für Haarfärbemittel ebenso … Read more
Umsatz und Ergebnis im ersten Halbjahr 2016 gesteigert
Innospec Inc. announced that it commits to acquiring the European Personal Care and Home Care business of Huntsman Corp. Based in Belgium with manufacturing sites in France, Italy and Spain, the business employs approximately 430 people and has sales revenue of around $230 million. The deal would significantly expand Innospec’s product line for foaming surfactants for … Read more
Dr. Karl-Christian Gallert,Head of Cosmetics at Merck, presents Merck’s latest launches at In-Cosmetics, including Timiron® Halo White for trendy make-up highlights, new RonaCare® Essential Ingredients, comprehensive compendia, color forecast and marketing initiatives.
Zahlreiche aktuelle Themen greift der diesjährige Naturkosmetik Branchenkongress auf, der vom 27.-28. September 2016 im Berliner Hotel Ellington stattfindet. Neben den Fachvorträgen sorgen zwei Expertendiskussionen zum Thema Verbrauchersicherheit sowie den aktuellen Herausforderungen der Digitalisierung am POS für Inspiration. Zu den Vortragsthemen zählen: Zielgerichtete Kundenansprache in Zeiten der Digitalisierung, die weitere Entwicklung des Sektors Naturkosmetik, Palmöl … Read more
L’Oréal has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IT Cosmetics, one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands in the United States for a cash purchase price of 1.2 billion US dollars. Founded in 2008 by Jamie Kern Lima and Paulo Lima and co-owned by TSG Consumer Partners, IT Cosmetics was developed with plastic surgeons … Read more
Coty’s Board of Directors has appointed Camillo Pane as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Coty Board, each effective as of the day following the closing of the merger of P&G Specialty Beauty into Coty, expected to occur in October 2016. Bart Becht, currently Interim CEO and Chairman of Coty, will continue to serve … Read more
L’Oréal inaugurated today its new Research & Innovation Center to study African hair and skin specificities as well as the beauty routines and expectations of sub-Saharan consumers. The Research & Innovation Center in South Africa is the Group’s 7th R&I hub globally. It hosts product development, evaluation and advanced research teams and will employ scientists … Read more
Unilever has signed an agreement to purchase Dollar Shave Club. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Dollar Shave Club (DSC) has grown into a full male grooming business with its lifestyle brand empowering 3.2 million members. In 2015, DSC had turnover of US$152 million and is on track to exceed US$200 million in … Read more
Johnson & Johnson has completed the acquisition of Vogue International, a privately-held company focused on the marketing, development and distribution of salon-influenced and nature inspired hair care and other personal care products, for $3.3 billion in cash. About Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson has approximately 126,500 employees at more than 250 Johnson & Johnson … Read more
Lucas Meyer invests in Bio ForeXtra, a Canada-based R&D laboratory, specialized in the development of active cosmetic and botanical extracts. The investment would expand IFF-LMC’s access to raw materials for its cosmetic actives business. “This investment is aligned with our Vision 2020 business strategy pillar of strengthening and expanding our Portfolio,” said Andreas Fibig, IFF’s … Read more
Givaudan’s Fragrance Division sales were CHF 1,132 million, an increase of 9.7% on a like-for-like basis and an increase of 10.7% in Swiss francs. Including Induchem, the growth was 11.0% in local currency. The sales of Induchem, which was acquired on 31 August 2015, amounted to CHF 13 million for the first half of 2016. … Read more