Swiss fragrance and flavor company Givaudan on Tuesday, July 22, announced an increase in sales for the first half of 2025, thanks to a strong performance in the fine fragrances sector and price increases. In the period from January to…
As the need to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging materials grows increasingly urgent, three companies have united around a simple but possibly impactful idea: repurposing production waste that falls short of luxury perfume and cosmetics industry standards for use…
Sensient Technologies Corporation, a global provider of colors and personal care applications, has acquired Biolie, a French raw material manufacturer specializing in white biotechnology for the development of natural cosmetic ingredients. The acquisition was completed on February 14, 2025. Biolie…
Dubai-based beauty brand Huda Beauty, co-founded in 2013 by sisters Huda, Mona and Alya Kattan, is selling its ownership in fragrance brand Kayali to its co-founder Mona Kattan and growth equity firm General Atlantic. Kayali was established in 2018 by…
The 2025 edition of Cosme Tokyo took place from 15th to 17th January as part of Cosme Week Tokyo, which also features Cosme Tech (ingredients, packaging, OEM/ODM), Esthec Japan (salon and professional beauty), Cosmetics Marketing Expo (services), Hair Expo Tokyo…
Once again, sales in the prestige beauty segment outpaced those in the mass in the U.S. in 2024, with 7 percent growth, compared to 3 percent, according to market research firm Circana. The U.S. beauty industry marked its fourth consecutive…
In Canada, Dove provides hot shower enthusiasts with packaging featuring a smart label that alerts them when the water temperature is too high! “As temperature drops in winter, many turn to hot showers for warmth—especially newcomers who aren’t used to…
The supplier of natural raw materials for fragrances and flavors has reported net sales of EUR 807 million in 2024, up 12% compared to last year. On a comparable exchange rate and scope basis, organic growth came out at 10.3%.…
The perfume composition company has announced the launch of ScentChat App, a new AI-powered research tool, designed to enhance the fragrance creation process with the addition of real-time consumer feedback. ScentChat App is an instant messaging application coupled with qualitative…