International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
How many times do we ask ourselves “why” we do a certain thing, both in work and in our private life? Maybe sometimes too many and sometimes too few. Now let’s talk about our work.Being an owner or manager of your own company is not a sufficient reason to justify your actions.
Oliver Berndt is the new head of Events and Marketing at the German Packaging Institute (dvi). With the reinforcement of its office in Berlin, the dvi is reacting to the increasing number of its member companies, the strong expansion of its information and service offer and the central importance of events as a crucial tool … Read more
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The challenging times of the past years have changed the market. Jason McAlpine, Vice President, Head of Business Management Personal Care Europe, BASF, is sure that a paradigm shift has taken place. Sustainability, resource conservation and digitalisation are important drivers here. In the interview, you can find out why Jason McAlpine is nevertheless positive about the future, what measures are necessary for a future-strengthened company and what he understands by ‘Re_think Beauty’.
The producer of flexible packaging signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for its Indian business and operations with Premji Invest and SB Packagings. The combination will help the company to achieve its ambition to grow further and create value in the Indian market. With the new partners, it is able to strengthen its business in … Read more
The global science-based company announces the appointment of Parand Salmassinia to the role of President, Personal Care & Aroma from 1st January 2023. The US-American has held various leadership roles within DSM. In her most recent position, as Vice President, Personal Care & Aroma, she increased the business unit’s sales growth over the last three-year … Read more
The fragrance house has acquired its longstanding business partner PT Euronindo Fragrance in Indonesia. This strategic acquisition reinforces the Spanish multinational’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. Unto itself, Indonesia’s dynamic economy and youthful population is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and represents important growth potential for Eurofragance.
The expert in specialty chemicals, announced the appointment of Peter Frauenknecht as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), by the end of November 2022. Peter will be based in Basel and will join the Arxada Executive Leadership Team. Before, he has been CFO since 2017 at Atotech Group. There, he was a key member of the leadership team.
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The company is set to expand its Care Chemicals facility in Daya Bay, Huizhou, China, to boost its support for pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, and industrial application customers. The investment will see capacity increases for existing products as well as the introduction of new products. By successfully obtaining the drug GMP certificate, the site … Read more
Since the appointment of Carl Alain to its general management, the group has entrusted the management of Europe to Laurent Oulès. He joined Arcade Beauty in August 2022 as general manager of the European activity. He has a wealth of experience in the packaging sector and strategic expertise. Laurent is a graduate of École Polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, and holds an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs.
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DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) tends to be part of the agenda for all corpo-rations because it’s a mandatory aspect in today’s leadership and part of compliant corporate governance. Hence, the mother of all diversity causes – women in leadership – should by now be the ‘new normal’ with women playing a vital role not just in politics but in boardrooms across the world.
When chemical systems and biological systems are in demand, that is exactly his metier. Dr Fernando Ibarra knows the cosmetics industry, its demands and needs inside out. The member of the COSSMA Expert Advisory Board talks about the possible weaknesses of the industry and where the road must lead in the coming years.
As a result of the Russian war in Ukraine, energy prices have skyrocketed to unimaginable heights. With extensive energy cost relief packages, national governments are trying to mitigate the dramatic effects on their economies and private households. For companies, there is a need for action on various fronts. These measures apply in Germany, Poland, and the UK, for example.
New technologies | The call for personalised products is getting louder – also in the cosmetics industry. This is not only about the cosmetic formulations that are applied to the skin, but about devices to help analyse, compose, and formulate individualised products. Patrick Williams knows the market and what the devices need to be able to do
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Have you ever considered exhibiting at Cosmoprof and Cosmopack in Bologna (16.-18.3.2023), but have not yet been able to realise this plan? The Bologna event has more than 21,000 visitors annually, 405 exhibitors from 33 countries present themselves on more than 16,900 m2 of exhibition space.
Legal | The Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) has far-reaching implications for both the Chinese and international cosmetics markets. Seongmin Sohn knows its significance for ingredient regulations and interprets it in depth
Sustainability | In just a few days, key players and stakeholders in the beauty industry will redefine the future of beauty in the Asia-Pacific region at Singapore Expo. A host of exhibitors await visitors, and a special programme is designed to create a special connection between exhibitors and buyers.
Packaging | If you want to produce in a climate-neutral way, you must make some efforts. Dagmar Chlosta talks about concrete measures and why plastic is nevertheless not (yet) indispensable.
Product safety | Counterfeit products are a major problem worldwide – also in the cosmetics industry. Benedetta Suardi knows what effects product piracy has on everyone involved in the market and how to counter it as a manufacturer or brand.
Corporate philosophy | Edson Barros talks about building on scientific competences that have always been at the company’s core and enhancing the customer experience with an approach inspired by the hospitality industry.
Facilities | Environmentally friendly slogans or an animal welfare seal have not been enough for a long time. In the cosmetics industry, sustainable packaging is also playing an increasingly vital role. Daniel Traub explains how consumer demands and market challenges can be met, as well as the requirements of recyclers.