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Overview of the latest developments in colour cosmetics
Charlotte Libby, Global Beauty Analyst from Mintel provides a concise overview of the latest developments in colour cosmetics.
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Unveiling the latest trends
Interview | Elfriede Dambacher and Wolf Lüdge provide the latest insights into the international natural cosmetics market and explain what to expect from this year’s Natural and Organic Cosmetics Conference in Berlin.
HPCI Home and Personal Care Exhibition and Conference is Getting New Owners
The globally acknowledged “Home and Personal Care Ingredients Exhibition and Conference (HPCI)” portfolio, established and managed to great acclaim by Verlag für chemische Industrie H. Ziolkowsky GmbH (SOFW), has a new home. The HPCI events in Poland, Turkey and South Africa are now owned by Vincentz Network, the event in India by Exponova. “It was … Read more
Givaudan completes the acquisition of Expressions Parfumées
Givaudan, the global supplier of flavours and fragrances, has completed the acquisition of Expressions Parfumées, a French fragrance creation house, from its current shareholders, Orfite and Expressions Parfumées’ management. Founded in Grasse in 1982, Expressions Parfumées is a pioneer of natural fragrance compounds and offers its NATCO range of perfumes designed to adapt to any … Read more
Givaudan completes acquisition of 40.5% of the shares in Naturex
Givaudan completes acquisition of 40.5% of the shares in Naturex and confirms intention to launch cash tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares.
IFF to Combine with Frutarom to Create a Global Leader in Taste, Scent and Nutrition
IFF and Frutarom announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IFF will acquire Frutarom in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion, including the assumption of Frutarom’s net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, … Read more
Aptar Acquires Reboul, an Established and Innovative Leader in Prestige Beauty Packaging
AptarGroup, Inc. announced that as of May 1, 2018, it has acquired Reboul from Vacheron Industries SAS. Reboul is a French leader in the design and industrial production of high-quality metal components, metal-plastic sub-assemblies, next generation lipstick mechanisms, and complete color cosmetic packaging solutions. This strategic acquisition brings to Aptar complementary and distinctive capabilities including … Read more
Weener Plastics acquires Proenfar
Weener Plastics (WP) Group acquires Latin American packaging solutions provider Proenfar from Altra Investments. The agreement was signed on 23 April 2018. With this acquisition, plastic packaging supplier WP continues its expansion in emerging markets and strengthens its product portfolio. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction is subject to … Read more
Seppic and Ecovia Renewables sign a strategic partnership on biopolymers
Seppic and Ecovia Renewables have entered into a partnership to develop and market high-performing, biobased and biodegradable polymers. Due to growing environmental awareness and increasing focus on health and wellness, consumers are looking more and more for natural and sustainable products. Seppic and Ecovia Renewables are partnering to offer high-performance and environmental-friendly ingredients to manufacturers … Read more
AkzoNobel to sell Specialty Chemicals to The Carlyle Group and GIC for €10.1 billion
AkzoNobel today announces the sale of 100% of its Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for an enterprise value of €10.1 billion. This transaction creates two focused and high performing businesses – Paints and Coatings, and Specialty Chemicals – as part of its strategy announced in April 2017. The transaction is expected … Read more
Givaudan acquires shares from Naturex
As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its capabilities in natural flavour solutions for its customers, Givaudan has entered into an agreement to acquire 40.6% of the shares of Naturex, a French public listed company, for EUR 135 per share and a total consideration of EUR 522 million. This agreement is subject to all … Read more
Kolb has acquired Elementis Specialties
Kolb Distribution, wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), acquired Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN). Elementis Specialties Netherlands is now wholly owned by Kolb and renamed to KLK Kolb Specialties B.V.. KLK Kolb Specialties manufactures surfactants and further specialties and will expand the existing Kolb business portfolio in terms of product range and market … Read more
Weener Plastics acquired Artpack in Russia
Plastic packaging supplier Weener Plastics (WP) Group, headquartered in the Netherlands, has acquired bottle manufacturer Artpack in Russia. The transaction closed on 20 February 2018 for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition fits perfectly within WP’s global expansion strategy. Artpack, founded in 2003, is strategically located in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Region – approximately 400 km east … Read more
2M Holdings Ltd acquires Franken-Kosmetik-Chemiehandel GmbH & Co. KG
2M Holdings Ltd (“2M”) is delighted to announce that, following its recent acquisition of Dusseldorf based company CE-O2 GmBH, it has now acquired Franken-Kosmetik-Chemiehandel GmbH & Co. KG (“FrankenChemie”), a privately held, distributor of specialty chemicals, based in Nuremberg, Germany. Mottie Kessler MBE, Chairman & CEO of 2M said: “2M is seeking opportunities to expand … Read more
Unilever ventures acquires minority stake in Gallinée
Gallinée, the skin care range focusing on the skin’s microbiome, has closed its series A financing round with Unilever Ventures acting as lead investor. Gallinée is the first personal care brand to focus exclusively on the growing science of the human bacterial ecosystem, a major revolution in health, and a new field of research in … Read more
Groupe Rocher wants to acquire Arbonne International
In order to complement its portfolio and fulfill its growth objectives, particularly outside the Euro area, Groupe Rocher has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arbonne International, a leader in direct selling of botanically based beauty, personal care and nutrition products. Arbonne offers a wide range of vegan skincare, bath and body, and nutrition … Read more
Sabic acquires stake in Clariant
Sabic has acquired a 24.99% stake in Clariant, a global supplier in specialty chemicals. The acquisition of these stakes, which were previously held by White Tale and 40 North, makes Sabic the largest Clariant shareholder. As is customary in the industry, Clariant was informed of Sabic’s intention to acquire the shares prior to the transaction. … Read more
Eurofragance acquires Fragrance Design in the US
Eurofragance, a company specialising in fragrance design and creation, is entering the United States market by acquiring a majority shareholding in Fragrance Design, based in Atlanta (Georgia). Eurofragance, which already operates in the American market through a plant and creative centre in Mexico, is now entering the United States. Fragrance Design by Eurofragance will keep … Read more
Colgate has acquired PCA Skin and EltaMD Skin Care Brands
Colgate-Palmolive Company, as part of its strategy to focus on its higher-margin oral care, personal care and pet nutrition businesses, has purchased PCA Skin and EltaMD, two of the fastest-growing brands in professional skin care, in two separate transactions. These acquisitions will enable Colgate to enter the attractive professional skin care category while complementing its … Read more
Albea on sale
Sun European Partners has announced that one of its affiliates has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell Albéa, a global supplier in the BPC packaging industry, to Funds advised by PAI Partners (“PAI”). The proposed transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Albéa is a global packaging company, providing a wide range of solutions for … Read more