International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Under the name Oscar&Paul, Beiersdorf will be operating new approaches for innovation within the company in keeping with the C.A.R.E.+ strategy. Here the company specifically focuses on new working methods and the creation of new business models. Oscar&Paul, a Corporate Indie Brands business unit, will strengthen existing brands such as Labello, 8X4, and Hidrofugal, and … Read more
Givaudan, the global supplier of flavours and fragrances, is to acquire Drom. 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 Munich in Germany and has manufacturing facilities in China, Germany, the USA and Brazil. The company employs 489 … Read more
Yellow Wood Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to buy the Dr. Scholl’s business from Bayer for a purchase price of 585 million U.S. dollars. Dr. Scholl’s is synonymous with foot care. The brand has an over 110 year heritage with unmatched brand equity in the foot care category and the #1 sales position … Read more
As part of its strategy to focus on its higher-margin oral care, personal care and pet nutrition businesses, and expanding its portfolio in premium skin care, Colgate-Palmolive has agreed to acquire the Laboratoires Filorga Cosmétiques (Filorga) skin care business for an equity purchase price of €1,495.5 million (approximately US$1,690 million). Filorga is a anti-aging skin … Read more
Geka, a global manufacturer of packaging and application systems for the cosmetics industry, significantly strengthened its market presence in the American market at its plant in Elgin, Illinois. Geka’s fully finished business is in very high demand and it is key to streamline the development, production, and filling under one roof. From the third quarter … Read more
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The German specialty chemicals distributor Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has extended its partnership with the US company Carrubba. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will offer the extensive portfolio of aromatic extracts and the odour absorber DeoPlex throughout Europe, except for the British Islands. Carrubba and Biesterfeld focus in their sales partnership on custom-made aromatic extracts which can be … Read more
DKSH has partnered with Weylchem International to exclusively distribute Weylchem’s personal care ingredients in select markets throughout Europe and Asia. DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor, has partnered with Weylchem to provide advanced ingredients for personal care applications in France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, China (incl. Hong … Read more
KDC/ONE acquires Alkos Group Knowlton Development Corporation, a partner to beauty, health and personal care brands, announced the acquisition of Alkos Group, one of the top cosmetics manufacturers in France. Headquartered in Paris, Alkos Group comprises Inter Cosmétiques, Sagal Cosmétiques and Alkos Cosmétiques with a portfolio ‘Made in France’ products across make-up, skin care, cosmetic … Read more
Berry Global Group has completed the acquisition of RPC Group for a purchase price of approximately $6.5 billion, which includes approximately $4.3 billion of cash paid for the equity interest in RPC and $2.2 of net debt and estimated transaction related costs, subject to closing adjustments. The combination of Berry and RPC creates a leading … Read more
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Cosmoprof Asia, the leading b2b international beauty trade show in Asia, turns 24 this November. The success of the "One Fair, Two Venues" formula is well reflected in the results of the last edition: 5% growth in number of exhibitors to 3,030 companies from 53 countries and regions, and 4.2% growth of visiting number to … Read more
BASF is streamlining its administration, sharpening the roles of services and regions and simplifying procedures and processes. As a result, the company expects savings of €300 million, as part of the ongoing excellence program, which is anticipated to contribute €2 billion to earnings annually from the end of 2021 onwards. In the course of the … Read more
In fact, research from the market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that 44% of female facial skin care users in China say that having sensitive skin causes them to change or upgrade the skin care products that they use. Meanwhile, a third (34%) of Chinese consumers who use sheet masks will pay more for a sheet … Read more
BRAIN has concluded an agreement with Wilde Cosmetics on the sale of all shares in the loss-making Monteil Cosmetics International held by BRAIN to Wilde Cosmetics. The transaction will be completed on 30 June 2019. The contracting parties have agreed not to disclose financial details. Monteil Cosmetics International GmbH, based in Düsseldorf, is represented as … Read more
Givaudan, the supplier of in flavours and fragrances, has officially inaugurated its new flagship Innovation Centre in Kemptthal, Switzerland. The CHF 120 million centre, the Company’s largest investment in research to date, is part of a global innovation ecosystem designed to leverage the Company’s broad expertise in flavours, fragrances, active cosmetic ingredients and natural solutions, … Read more
June 2019 – Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the international B2B leader event for the beauty industry organized by BolognaFiere Group, is focusing on internationalization, with new promotional activities in key markets. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna aims at strengthening its brand identity in the world, increasing business opportunities for key players and leaders of the beauty industry worldwide. … Read more
237 EXHIBITORS AND 7,429 PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED COSMOPROF INDIA MUMBAI 2019 The event has turned the spotlight on the future of the cosmetic industry in India Mumbai, June 14, 2019 – Cosmoprof India Mumbai closed the 2019 edition with excellent results, reflecting the constant growth of the cosmetics industry in India: from 107 exhibitors in 2018, … Read more
The Dutch cosmetics association NCV (Nederlandse Cosmetica Vereniging) has published the results of their study „Jeugd uitgelicht“ which is based on the German study on young people „Jugend ungeschminkt“ – Youth undisguised. More than 70 % of the young people in the Netherlands and in Germany indicate that cosmetics are very important for them. With … Read more
The best of beauty industry in India will be showcased on the occasion of Cosmoprof India Mumbai, from 12 to 14 June. The finalists for Cosmoprof India Awards have been announced. The initiative celebrates all exhibiting companies of Cosmoprof India 2019. Among the 103, 4 finalists for each of the 5 categories of the contest … Read more
Lonza Group intends to proceed with a carve-out of its Specialty Ingredients segment (LSI). The decision will see the LSI business under independent management, with increased control over its operations and costs. The segment will remain fully owned by Lonza. The company has already commenced with the separation and expects to complete the process by … Read more