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Marinova launches fucoidan graduate programme

Australian marine ingredient producer Marinova has launched a graduate programme to support the next generation of fucoidan experts.

Sequential Skin partners with Johnson & Johnson on microbiome tests

US testing outfit Sequential Skin has entered into a collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to measure skin health for personal care products.

Zurko Research acquires Spanish hair care centre CTC

Zurko Research has completed the acquisition of Spanish contract research organization Centre of Hair Care Technology (CTC).

Swiss authority investigates possible collusion in fragrance market

The Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) has opened an investigation in the fragrance sector based on its suspicions that producers have colluded.

BASF makes net zero progress on personal care production sites

BASF’s Çayırova personal care production site in Turkey has taken a step towards reaching its emission targets by obtaining the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC).

Royal Society of Chemistry Sustainability in Personal Care seminar rescheduled

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has rescheduled its Sustainability in Personal Care seminar in London to 12 April due to a train strike.

Symrise Scent & Care annual sales top €1.7 billion

German chemicals outfit Symrise recorded sales of €1.7 billion ($ 1.8 billion) in its Scent & Care division in 2022, up 14.4% on a year earlier.

KLK Oleo acquires Italian esters maker Temix Oleo

KLK Oleo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Temix Oleo, an Italian manufacturer of esters.

Berkem agrees Benelux, Swiss distribution tie-up with Unipex

Berkem has expanded its collaboration with Unipex for the distribution of the former’s cosmetic and personal care ingredients to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and French-speaking Switzerland.

Seppic, Botalys sign co-development and distribution partnership

Seppic and Botalys have signed a research partnership for the co-development of new cosmetic ingredients, as well as distribution in various markets and regions, for the latter’s ginseng-based products.

PCPC elects Chanel’s Barbara Menarguez as new chair

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has elected Chanel general manager of fragrance and beauty Barbara Menarguez as its new chair of its board of directors.

Robertet acquires Spanish natural scents outfit Aroma Esencial

French fragrances and flavours maker Robertet has acquired Spanish natural scent outfit Aroma Esencial.

Croda International sales hit £2 billion as profits rise by 11%

Croda International recorded group-wide sales of £2.089 billion ($2.5 billion) in 2022 as pre-tax profit rose by 11.4% on a year earlier to £496.1m.

Shortlist revealed for in-cosmetics Global 2023 awards

The organiser of in-cosmetics Global have revealed a shortlist of 40 contenders for the four awards that are up for grabs at the 2023 edition in Barcelona.

NATRUE forges cosmetics partnership with Organic Trade Board

NATRUE and the UK Organic Trade Board have joined forces to raise awareness of organic cosmetics and boost sales.

COSMOS product, ingredient certification leaps by 22%

The number of organic and natural products/ingredients certified by the COSMOS standard rose by 22% last year, it has been revealed.

UK university spills details about DRIES technology

Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new technology that turns beauty products like moisturiser into a dry piece of confetti-like ‘paper’.

IFF appoints J Sainsbury CFO to board of directors

US firm IFF has appointed Kevin O’Byrne, the chief financial officer of the UK’s second largest retailer J Sainsbury, to its board of directors.

DSM, Firmenich merger cleared by European Commission

The proposed merger of Royal DSM and Firmenich has obtained unconditional competition clearance from the European Commission.

Givaudan acquires Amyris portfolio of biofermented ingredients

Givaudan is to buy a portfolio of biofermented cosmetic ingredients for its Active Beauty business from US firm Amyris.

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in-cosmetics Korea 2023

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12 - 14 July 2023

IFSCC 2023

Barcelona International Convention Centre
4 - 7 September

in-cosmetics Latin America 2023

Expo Center Norte, Sao Paulo
27 - 28 September

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18 - 19 October

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25 - 26 October

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