Johnson & Johnson has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NeoStrata, a global supplier in dermocosmetics. The acquisition will include NeoStrata’s affiliates and parent company TriStrata, a privately-held company. Financial terms were not disclosed. NeoStrata, based in Princeton, N.J., has a history of innovation that includes breakthrough research in Alpha hydroxy acids, which have … Read more
Eine besonders schwierige Managemententscheidung ist die Regelung der Unternehmensnachfolge. Die Gaplast Gesellschaft für Kunststoffverarbeitung mbH aus dem oberbayerischen Saulgrub (Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen), hat diesen Schritt in vorbildlicher Weise vollzogen. Seniorchef Roland Kneer beteiligte seine Kinder Leonie und Stephan nicht nur am Unternehmen, er übertrug ihnen als Mitglieder der Geschäftsführung auch Verantwortung. Jetzt wurde der Familienbetrieb für den Bayerischen Gründerpreis in der Kategorie Nachfolge nominiert.
Gerichtsurteil über irreführende Kosmetikverpackung Das Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Hamburg hat dem Unternehmen Beiersdorf mit Urteil vom 25.02.2016 verboten, zwei Gesichtscremes in irreführender Verpackungsgröße in den Verkehr zu bringen. Dies teilte die Wettbewerbszentrale am 22.03.2016 mit. Die Größe der Verpackung habe den Verbrauchern einen größeren Tiegel mit einer größeren Füllmenge vorgespiegelt. Weder die Angabe der Füllmenge auf … Read more
During this year’s BEAUTY FORUM LEIPZIG at Leipziger Messe on April 23–24, the 6th Cosmetology Congress on Saturday, April 23 highlighted what the latest scientific findings are in the fields of dermatology, active ingredients and anti-ageing. With a focus on dermatology in the first session of the Cosmetology Congress, Dr Tanja Fischer of Haut- und … Read more
In order to better meet the growing demands of the international cosmetics market, Olvea has built a new factory. The inauguration of the new plant took place in the presence of Stéphane Sanou, Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, representing the President of Burkina Faso, as well as ambassadors from France, Denmark and the European … Read more
Das in der Kreation, der Entwicklung, der Vermarktung und dem weltweiten Vertrieb von Luxusgütern tätige Unternehmen Art & Fragrance (BX:ARTN) hat im Jahr 2015 unter anspruchsvollen Marktbedingungen ein gutes Ergebnis erzielt. Der Betriebserlös wuchs gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 14% auf EUR 126.5 Mio. Das Konzernergebnis stieg auf EUR 8.5 Mio. gegenüber EUR 5.3 Mio. im … Read more
Showa Denko KK (SDK) has agreed with Azelis that the two parties form a business alliance to market SDK’s cosmetic raw materials in Europe, effective from 1 April 2016. The exclusive distributorship agreement enables Azelis to market SDK’s vitamin derivatives (APM, APPRÉCIER, TPNa), a slimming agent (Hi-Carnitine), and hair care products (DL-Cysteine, SPIERA) in Europe. … Read more
According to Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal, the group grew in all our divisions and geographic zones: the Consumer Products Division accelerated at the start of the year, recording its best quarter for almost three years. Across the geographic zones, North America is confirming its dynamism, Western Europe remains solid and … Read more
Symrise opened Symrise Parsian – its own site in Tehran, Iran, on April 14, 2016, in order to set up sales offices and application-specific laboratories at the site. The official welcome was carried out by the German ambassador Michael von Ungern-Sternberg. The Board of the German Chamber of Commerce and senior representatives from the German … Read more
Virospack is a family owned company founded in Barcelona in 1956, that is now celebrating 60 years of developing and manufacturing droppers. A long trajectory that positions Virospack internationally as The Dropper Company. “Over these years there have been lots of developments and successful global launches that have used Virospack’s droppers. Many well known brands … Read more
This year’s Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards went to. Active ingredients: 1. Givaudan’s Neurophroline 2. Lucas Meyer’s Miniporyl 3. Solabia’s Redyless Functional Ingredients: 1. Agrimer’s Seaweek Caviar 2. Sigmund Lindner’s SiLiGlam Nature 3. Ashland’s Polyelectrolyte Complex 3 (PEC3) This year’s Green Ingredient Awards went to. Green Ingredient Award 1. Seppic’s Ephemer 2. Sederma’s Majestem 3. … Read more
On April 12th, during the In-Cosmetics exhibition in Paris, this year’s BSB Innovation Awards* went to: Actives/Naturals Product Company 1. SymUrban Symrise 2. Royal Epigen P5 Mibelle Biochemistry 3. Pristinizer IBR Functionals 1. RonaCare SereneShield Merck 2. Emulgade Sucro Plus BASF 3. SymOxide C Symrise Finished products 1. Couperose Expert Dr. … Read more
According to Lucy Gillam, Portfolio Director of In-Cosmetics Group, the first day of the show which takes place at Porte de Versailles in Paris, attracted a record number of visitors: 6,153!
Just in case you missed yesterday’s COSSMA round table with niche brand representatives moderated by COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss at In-Cosmetics in Paris, this is what it was all about: The inspiring mix of niche brand founders covered skin care segments covering an entire life cycle. Sian Sutherland spoke about her experience as a founding … Read more
China’s investment group Fosun Group and Gaon Holdings, representing the shareholders of Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories, signed an agreement over the acquisition of a 100% equity interest in Ahava, a brand of Dead Sea mineral skincare in Israel for NIS290 million([1]). Under the terms of the agreement, Fosun will acquire the holdings from the existing … Read more
Evonik Industries takes over the start-up Alkion Biopharma SAS, headquartered in Evry (France). Alkion specializes in the development of biotechnological active ingredients for the cosmetics industry and was founded as a spin-off of the Imperial College London in 2011. Evonik is purchasing this company to expand the portfolio of the Personal Care Business Line in … Read more
Evonik Industries übernimmt das Start-up Alkion Biopharma SAS mit Sitz in Evry (Frankreich). Alkion ist auf die biotechnologische Herstellung von pflanzlichen Wirkstoffen für die Kosmetikindustrie spezialisiert und wurde 2011 als Spin-off des Imperial College, London gegründet. Mit dem Kauf erweitert Evonik das Portfolio des Geschäftsgebiets Personal Care im Bereich Active Ingredients. Über den Kaufpreis … Read more
New product development is a challenge, particularly in the saturated personal care market. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist & senior Trend Watcher at Hint Creative Consultancy, appeals to look at the outside and to take the big picture into consideration when it comes to reboot new product development. In her latest video from Bologna she presents one … Read more
Dow Corning has completed a $6 million expansion at its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, MI. The investment is to provide growing beauty and personal care markets with a reliable supply of silicone elastomer blends. "Evolving global consumer preferences, specific customer requirements and differing regional expectations are driving innovation and global growth in beauty and … Read more
Am 18. März 2016 ist Lothar Teuffel, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der 2. Generation bei Speick Naturkosmetik, 92-jährig friedlich und zu Hause im Kreise seiner Familie gestorben. 1923 in Ludwigshafen/Rhein geboren, begann Lothar Teuffels berufliche Laufbahn mit einer Ausbildung im Maschinenbau. 1950 erfolgte eine kaufmännische Ausbildung. Die Kombination von technischem und kaufmännischem Know-how bestimmte den Platz von … Read more