Givaudan completes the acquisition of Drom

Givaudan, the global supplier of flavours and fragrances, has completed the acquisition of Drom. Givaudan had announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire the company in July 2019. Founded in 1911, Drom is a global perfume house creating fragrances for consumer products and fine fragrance customers across the world. Drom is headquartered near … Read more

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COSMOPROFASIA 2019: Leading barometer for market insights and trends

Beauty industry professionals from around the world are increasingly ensuring B2B mega-event Cosmoprof Asia is on their annual calendar. The gateway event between Asia and the rest of the world, Cosmoprof Asia is where the world comes face-toface with the emerging trends, products and services that will sweep the industry. After all, what happens in … Read more

Biesterfeld Specialty Chemicals acquires Norwegian distributor Lindberg & Lund AS

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie takes over the Lindberg & Lund Group. Lindberg & Lund AS is a Norwegian distribution company headquartered in Vestby/Oslo, Norway, which concentrates on the distribution of raw materials and formulated products, including adhesives, composites, electronics, oil/gas and lubricants. Founded in 1984, the owner-managed company cooperates with other branches in Sweden and Finland on … Read more

DIC acquires BASF’s global pigments business

BASF and the fine chemicals company DIC have reached an agreement to acquire BASF’s global pigment business. The selling price, excluding cash and financial liabilities, is €1.15 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. The sale is subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities. "We have achieved … Read more

2019 Half year conference The future of Beauty and Wellness

Today, Givaudan welcomed over 70 participants at the 19th traditional half year conference in Zurich, with a focus on its expansion into active cosmetics and becoming a key player in this industry. CEO Gilles Andrier explained that building the active cosmetics business was fully in line with the Company’s 2020 strategy, adding: “Today our customers … Read more

Givaudan acquires Fragrance Oils

Givaudan has acquired Fragrance Oils. Founded in 1967, Fragrance Oils is a British-based manufacturer and marketer of speciality fragrances for fine fragrances, personal and home care applications with 250 employees and sales of app. GBF 50 million. The company sells its products in more than 90 countries and has a presence in key geographies such … Read more

Recycled plastic

Henkel | Every year, about eight million tons of plastic waste find their way into the ocean. The limited-edition Care For Your Hair And For The Planet is part of Schauma’s first initiative using 100% recycled plastic packaging. The brand’s formula is readily biodegradable and has been certified by EU Ecolabel for being particularly environmentally … Read more

Arcline invests in Actera ingredients

Arcline Investment Management, a private equity firm with $1.5 billion of capital under management, has invested in Actera Ingredients. This investment is anticipated to be the first of several acquisitions as Arcline builds a bio-actives personal care platform. Actera is a supplier of functional and sensory cosmetics ingredients, including bio-actives for hair and skin care … Read more

Botanical caviar

Crodarom | The company’s Green Caviar is from botanical origin sustainably sourced in Philippines. The re-mineralising algae pearl brings hydration while limiting water loss. At 3%, this ingredient significantly increases skin hydration.   www.crodarom.com 

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LUM GmbH introduces a new measuring instrument, developed by LUM

Understand easily particle size distribution; Hansen parameters, dispersibility, separation stability and shelf life of emulsion and suspension based products in original concentration by using LUMiSizer & LUMiReader PSA instruments. Directly physically accelerated or in real-time. See the new LUMiSpoc – a Single Particle Optical Counter designed by Colani. Meet LUM at SEPAWA Congress booth B428-429. … Read more

Cosmoprof North America delivers 17th edition of annual July trade show

Cosmoprof North America delivers 17th edition of annual July trade show with total immersion into beauty universe and unparalleled business network opportunities Las Vegas, Nevada (August 1, 2019) Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), the largest B2B beauty exhibition in the Americas, hosted its 17th edition from July 28-30, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in … Read more

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EcoSun Pass – Sunscreen formulations in harmony with nature

The latest reports and discussions are proving: The compatibility of personal care products with the environment plays an increasingly important role in manufacturing and sales. EcoSun Pass from BASF’s Care Creations® aims to help formulators develop sunscreens that are as gentle as possible on nature. „As the global market leader in sun care ingredients, we … Read more

Expected increase

Cosmoprof India  | The Indian beauty market is constantly growing. Between 2018 and 2023 an overall growth of 9.7% is expected, with significant growth rates in particular for the perfumery sector with 19.6% and for make-up with 13.1%. The market is set to reach the projected valuation of USD 35bn even before 2035.  Source: Cosmoprof 

Recycled plastic

Henkel | Every year, about eight million tons of plastic waste find their way into the ocean. The limited-edition Care For Your Hair And For The Planet is part of Schauma’s first initiative using 100% recycled plastic packaging. The brand’s formula is readily biodegradable and has been certified by EU Ecolabel for being particularly environmentally friendly.