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Givaudan finalises acquisition of b.kolormakeup & skincare

Givaudan has completed the acquisition of b.kolormakeup & skincare (b.kolor), an Italian cosmetics manufacturer specialising in developing finished makeup and skincare products.

Syensqo signs MoU with Singapore enzymes biotech outfit

Solvay spin-off Syensqo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Allozymes, a Singaporean start-up specialising in enzyme bioengineering.

UK CTPA eyes beauty industry strategy after Labour election win

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has called on the new UK government to draw up a cosmetics industry strategy following Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer's landslide general election victory.

Debut expands biotech ingredients partnership with L'Oréal

US beauty biotech outfit Debut has signed an agreement with L'Oréal to develop more than a dozen bio-identical ingredients designed to replace conventionally sourced ingredients.

Croda appoints Stephen Oxley chief financial officer

Speciality chemicals maker Croda International has appointed Stephen Oxley as chief financial officer (CFO) and executive director.

Ekkio Capital creates ingredient supplier Sweetch, acquires Gobiotics

French private equity outfit Ekkio Capital has established Sweetch, a personal care ingredient supplier focused on natural and sustainable technologies, via a trio of acquisitions.

MyMicrobiome launches certification for pet cosmetics

MyMicrobiome has launched the world’s first microbiome-friendly certification standard specifically for pet cosmetics.

French duo Fiabila, Patyka join Value of Beauty Alliance

The Value of Beauty Alliance has welcomed two new members based in France: organic biotech skincare brand Patyka and contract nail polish manufacturer Fiabila.

Silvia De Dominicis takes over as Cosmetica Italia director-deneral

Silvia De Dominicis has taken over as director-general of Italian trade association Cosmetica Italia with immediate effect.

Provital podcast returns for second season

Provital has launched Provitalks 2.0, the second season of its video podcast available on YouTube and Spotify.

Eurofragance chief exec strengthens management team

Barcelona fragrance house Eurofragance has reorganised its management team in line with its newly kicked in 2024-2027 strategic plan.

Bangkok set for record exhibitor numbers at in-cosmetics Asia

The 2024 edition of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok in November is set to welcome over 650 exhibitors from across the globe, the largest number in the show’s 15-year history.

Colonial Chemical signs distribution deal with California Chemical

Speciality surfactants maker Colonial Chemical has signed a distribution partnership with California Chemical for the western United States sales territory.

Brenntag opens green-certified warehouse in India

Personal care ingredient distributor Brenntag has opened a state-of-the-art green warehouse in Sonipat, in the northern India state of Haryana.

IFF fined €15.9m for obstructing EU antitrust investigation

The European Commission has fined International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) €15.9m ($17m) for obstructing an inspection last year into a suspected cartel in the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients.

Tate & Lyle to acquire CP Kelco for $1.8 billion

British foods business Tate & Lyle is to acquire US nature-based ingredient maker CP Kelco from parent company JM Huber Corporation (Huber) for $1.8 billion.

SCC launches Certificate in Skin Care education programme

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has unveiled its latest model of cosmetic science education: the Certificate in Skin Care.

DSM-Firmenich opens door to ‘House of Science’ beauty rebrand

DSM-Firmenich has rebranded its personal care business as ‘Beauty & Care: A House of Science beyond Wellbeing’ to reflect consumer demand for products that deliver more than just aesthetic benefits.

Australian marine ingredient maker Marinova triples capacity

Australian marine ingredient manufacturer Marinova has completed a A$5m ($3m) expansion to its fucoidan extraction facility in Tasmania.

Society of Cosmetic Chemists opens 2024 achievement awards

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is accepting nominations for its 2024 Achievement Awards.

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