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The 24th edition of Cosmoprof Asia, an international beauty trade event, concluded its four-day run (12-15 November) at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). 2,955 exhibitors coming from 48 countries and regions showcased their new products and services across the two venues’ 118,900 sqm of exhibition area. 24 Country, Region … Read more
Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire the cosmetics business of Indena. Headquartered in Milan Italy, Indena is a global company dedicated to the identification, development and production of active ingredients derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical, health food and personal care industries. With almost a century of botanical experience, Indena has developed … Read more
The Estée Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the shares that it does not already beneficially own in Have & Be, the Seoul-based, global skin care company behind Dr. Jart+ and men’s grooming brand Do The Right Thing. Expected to close in December 2019, the acquisition follows the company’s December 2015 minority investment … Read more
Henkel has acquired Deva Parent Holdings, from a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation. Deva Parent Holdings owns DevaCurl, a high growth professional hair care business. Founded in 1994, the company offers high-growth, premium hair care and styling products for all types of curly and wavy hair with a comprehensive … Read more
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The Cosmotrends Asia report, compiled by the global trend forecasting agency Beautystreams, showcases key trends spotted among exhibitors of Cosmoprof Asia and highlights notable brands and products. All exhibitors were invited to submit their most innovative products for the pre-show report. Hundreds of submissions were analysed to spot the most striking trends. ASMR Beauty: Multisensorial … Read more
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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
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
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
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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
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 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
Osarenren Igbinoba from BASF Personal Care Business Management Africa talks about the specific characteristics of African hair, the rapidly growing hair care market in sub-Saharan Africa, and how BASF’s new Application Technology Laboratory for personal care in Lagos is helping manufacturers in the region serve consumer trends.
Solabia has acquired Algatech, a global company active in the development, cultivation and commercialisation of ingredients delivered from microalgae and used by food supplement, food and cosmetic brands worldwide. Solabia, a family-owned company working closely with its minority partner TA Associates, is a global supplier active in the field of biotechnology, fine chemicals and plant extraction technologies, and … Read more
Series: Greater China | After having focused on China and Hong Kong in the March and April issue of COSSMA, see box, Taiwan is in the limelight this month.