Shiseido will release its original fragrance Shiseido Tokyo Sky Tree Parfum in collaboration with Tobu Tower Sky Tree to mark the completion of Tokyo Sky Tree1 on May 22, 2012. The fragrance, which will be launched on the same day, will be sold in a limited quantity of 634 units2 in connection with the tower’s … Read more
As part of its growth strategy, Symrise AG is focusing on emerging markets and rapidly growing market segments in 2012. In this context the Company recently finalized two acquisitions and a strategic partnership. Symrise purchased the Brazilian activities of fragrance manufacturer Belmay and will transfer these to its own site. Symrise is also strengthening its … Read more
The Fragrance Division recorded sales of CHF 1,833 million, an increase of 4.7% in local currencies and a decline of 7.8% in Swiss francs. After a good sales performance in the first half year, sales continued to show strong growth in the second half, helped by price increases. The growth was driven by a strong … Read more
MeadWestvaco Corp. announced the startup of its’ expanded production capacity for the Melodie fragrance pump in the company’s Barcelona, Spain facility. With a multi-million Euro capital investment committed in 2011, MWV is doubling the plant’s capacity for the low profile Melodie pump. The company officially inaugurated the production line startup on Tuesday, January 31, during … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a globally active creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, announced a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the Company’s global go-to-market capabilities and improve profitability. The initiative includes a realignment of responsibilities in the Fragrance Business Unit under its Group President, Nicolas Mirzayantz, and a reduction in … Read more
“Powder-To-Cream” formulation concept
Following the successful introduction of its iPerfumer App in 2010, Givaudan are launching a new up-to-date version just in time for the gift-giving season. iPerfumer2 continues the campaign to help people buy fragrance in an informed way. The improved usability and search facilities of iPerfumer2 have been inspired by the comments and suggestions of the … Read more
Inter Parfums has entered into a 13-year worldwide license agreement with La Maison Repetto for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Repetto brand, which starts on January 1, 2012. Created in 1947 by Rose Repetto at the request of her son, dancer and choreographer Roland Petit, Repetto is today a name in … Read more
The new facility, five times the size of the previous site, spearheads the company’s plans for Latin America as the business seeks to expand in the region. This investment will further improve levels of service to clients throughout Latin America. The site provides over 20,000 square feet of dedicated production space and has the capacity … Read more
According to beauty market research conducted by the market research company The NPD Group, during the first 10 months of 2011, (January to October), total prestige fragrance dollar sales in U.S. department stores were $1.7 billion, a healthy double-digit gain of 10 percent, compared to the same time last year. Units grew six percent with … Read more
Debenhams has revealed the results of new research* which show that a man’s choice of fragrance alters dramatically with advancing years, resulting in men in their sixties and above selecting and piling on the strongest of scents. The sense of smell weakens in people who are their sixties hence why older generations prefer impactful, longer … Read more
Coty, a global beauty company and Elite, a modeling network partner to develop and market a new line of fragrances encompassing the values and image of this prestigious yet accessible, global brand. The new fragrance collection is set to launch in January 2012 and will include four fragrances that will embrace the alluring beauty and … Read more
Amorepacific’s overseas holding company,AGO (Amore Pacific Global Operations)has entered into a deal to buy 100% stake in the luxury French perfume brand Annick Goutal to strengthen perfume brand portfolio and the image of Amorepacific’s existing brands through acquisitionof the luxury brand as well as to expand the perfume business in Asia, especially in Japan and … Read more
Sirona Biochem Corp, biotechnology company specializing in carbohydrate chemistry technology, including the development of diabetes and obesity therapeutics, cosmeceuticals and biological ingredients, announced today it has identified a novel depigmenting agent for use as a skin lightener in creams and other cosmetics products. "The development of this depigmenting agent marks the start of Sirona Biochem’s … Read more
BASF SE and Purac, a subsidiary of CSM nv, today announce the start of negotiations to form a joint venture for the production of bio-based succinic acid. The companies have been conducting research under a joint development agreement on bio-based succinic acid since 2009. The complementary strengths in fermentation and downstream processing led to the … Read more
The simultaneous launch of three stores in Mumbai sets the tone for our ambitious expansion plans in India. The men in Mumbai don’t stand a chance! FACES COSMETICS, the International makeup, skincare and personal accessories brand from Canada is all set to storm Mumbai. Hot on the heels of its stupendous success in Pune and … Read more
A synergistic acquisition strengthening Unipex’s position in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Unipex, a leading Company in the field of innovative active ingredients for the cosmetics industry, announces today that it has acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a leading supplier of natural cosmetic functional ingredients, delivery systems, and active ingredients. This acquisition will expand the … Read more
Firmenich has inaugurated its new Natural Ingredients Innovation Center in Grasse, France. After 2 years of transformation, the Center in Grasse with its state of the art innovation labs, modernized extraction workshops, new capacities in the fields of molecular distillation and rectification, and several CO2 extractors is a solution for innovating in the field of … Read more
CPL Aromas is pleased to announce a 20% increase in its funding to the UK based charity CAFOD.CAFOD work in more than sixty countries tackling poverty and injustice and is part of the global Caritas family who provide assistance to the poor, the vulnerable and the excluded. For 2011 CPL Aromas is able to confirm … Read more
In the first quarter Scent & Care boosted sales by 6.6 % (4.2 % at local currency) to € 218.4 million (previous year: € 204.8 million). The Scent & Care division was thus able to build upon the extremely dynamic development of the previous year and achieved growth in all regions. The segments Fine Fragrances … Read more
