Cosmopack 2019 keeps growing

The show adds new Areas and new innitiatives dedicated to the future of the supply chain.  Innovation will be the key theme of Cosmopack 2019, occurring Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 March 2019. The show dedicated to contract manufacturing and private label, process and packaging machinery, primary and secondary packaging, applicators ingredients, and raw materials … Read more

Are you looking for eco-friendly packaging solutions?

Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, will showcase a new recycled plastic tube at Packaging Innovations Birmingham –  booth F42, February 27-28. The new tube is the latest addition to Neopac’s EcoDesign line of products, which the company created to satisfy customer desire for more sustainable … Read more

Focus on ­innovation

COSMOPACK | Innovation will be the key theme of Cosmopack 2019 from March 14–17, the show dedicated to contract manufacturing and private label, process and packaging machinery, primary and secondary packaging, applicators, ingredients and raw materials. Due to the growth in exhibitors, the show will cover the pavilions 20, 15, 15A and 18 and, new … Read more

International launches in sun care

Product development | This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel highlights a selection of interesting and innovative sun care products recently launched. The selection, recently highlighted on the company’s GNPD*, includes products which embrace several trends that will continue to develop during 2019 and beyond. 

Digital nose

IFF | IFF has established a collaboration with Aryballe, experts in digital olfaction technology, to further develop the flavour and fragrance applications of Aryballe’s portable odour detection sensors.  www.iff.com

A bouquet of fresh ideas

Events | January’s Cosmetagora in Paris with its numerous product launches gives a preview of what trends are to be expected in 2019 – more natural solutions, production processes and plenty of creative new approaches.

Eco-friendly options

Events | Eco solutions for compacts and tubes, new dispensing options and process improvements are the new develop­ments to be presented at this year’s PCD exhibition from January 30–31 in Paris

BEAUTY FORUM SWISS

BEAUTY FORUM SWISS | This year’s BEAUTY FORUM SWISS takes place in Zurich 2–3 March. Around 400 companies and brands are expected to attract 9,000 visitors. Special events of the 25th anniversary of the show include an educational programme with 20 lectures and workshops and 5 championships and trophies, as well as numerous styling and … Read more

Versatile minerals for targeted toothpastes

Interview | A new generation of advanced mineral particles offers versatile benefits and meets special consumer needs for tailor-made applications. Tanja Budde from Omya Consumer Goods explores current trends for state-of-the-art oral care formulations.

All-round talents

Interview | Marcel Schnyder from BASF talks about the latest ingredients and products trends in sun care, natural sun care and sustainability.

Seppic wins award for its brand wesource at the 29 th Festival Com’ Santé

During the 29th Festival Com’ Santé, Seppic won the silver prize in the CORPORATE COMMUNICATION category, with its brand wesource. This festival promotes the communication campaigns of the professionals, businesses and associations of the healthcare industry. The topic of the 29th edition was "Ethics, in the heart of health" and nearly 100 projects were submitted. … Read more

Meet the experts of accelerated stability testing in Berlin, Germany, in May – Register now

From 22-23 May 2019 LUM GmbH hosts the 9th International Conference Dispersion Analysis & Materials Testing in Berlin, Germany. Speakers from Industries and Science report on their applications using the  Stability Analyser LUMiFuge and the Dispersion Analyser LUMiSizer. These instruments, made by LUM GmbH, allow for the direct and accelerated stability testing according to Guidelines … Read more

THE HEALTHY BITE expert forum: A bridge between industry and oral care research

Swiss mineral supplier Omya will host the industry’s first-ever international conference on oral care ingredients: THE HEALTHY BITE is taking place on 23rd May 2019 at the Seehotel Lucerne , Switzerland. Registration is open now via healthybite.omya.com for specialists in oral care applications, such as manufacturers, formulators, sales and marketing managers. Attendees can look forward to lectures from leading … Read more

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna: A new look

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the leading B2B exhibition in the world for the beauty industry, announces a new look for the 2019 edition. Over 250,000 professionals from all corners of the globe come to Bologna to discover cutting-edge technologies, innovative products, and eco-friendly proposals of the future. To facilitate their visit, business opportunities, and networking with … Read more

The L’OCCITANE Group to Acquire ELEMIS for $900 Million

L’Occitane International S.A. the leading manufacturer and retailer of natural cosmetics with a portfolio of premium beauty brands, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ELEMIS, the number one luxury British skincare brand, for $900 million in cash.  ELEMIS is being sold by Steiner Leisure Limited, a portfolio company of … Read more

Eckart America announces new partnership with Acme-Hardesty for personal care ingredients

ECKART America Corporation is proud to announce Acme-Hardesty’s appointment as exclusive agent/distributor in the United States of the ECKART metallic and pearlescent pigments and rheological clay based additives business effective January 1, 2019. In addition, effective January 1, 2019, Acme- Hardesty will be our exclusive distributor for clay based additives in Canada for the personal … Read more

Registration for in-cosmetics Global 2019 is now open

Swap your desk, or your lab bench, for the benefits of a live event Registration for in-cosmetics Global – the industry’s one-stop source for personal care ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing, regulatory solutions and interactive education opportunities – is now open. Taking place from 2 – 4 April 2019, the show will bring together 800 … Read more

Innovating through experimenting

Interview | Dr Andrea Mitarotonda from Oriflame talks about the innovation potential of the industry, the latest trends in active ingredients, in anti-ageing and the impact of dermatologists, in preservation and in natural cosmetics.