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Eurofragance appoints inaugural master perfumers trio
Eurofragance has appointed its first ever master perfumers to underline the importance of their experience and talent within the Spanish fragrance house.
Seppic opens biotech lab in Delaware
French personal care ingredient maker Seppic has opened a lab dedicated to fermentation biotechnologies in Delaware, United States.
Barentz acquires German distributor NCD Ingredients
Dutch speciality ingredient distributor Barentz has acquired 100% of German counterpart NCD Ingredients for an undisclosed sum.
DSM-Firmenich inks exclusive distribution deal with Univar
DSM-Firmenich has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Univar Solutions covering the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Israel's Jojoba Desert issues larger shipments plea
Israel-based jojoba oil producer Jojoba Desert is asking customers to consolidate their shipments into larger, less frequent orders to help them navigate rising costs and supply chain challenges resulting from global instability.
K-Beauty exports top $10 billion for first time
Korean cosmetic exports rose by a fifth in 2024 and hit US$10 billion for the first time, according to official figures.
Barentz appoints Derk Jan Terhorst as CEO
Dutch speciality ingredient distributor Barentz has appointed Derk Jan Terhorst as group CEO with immediate effect.
US FDA proposes asbestos in talc cosmetic tests
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed mandatory tests to detect and identify asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products.
L'Oréal acquires South Korean subsidiary of Mibelle Group
L'Oréal has agreed to acquire Gowoonsesang Cosmetics, the South Korean subsidiary of Swiss cosmetic actives maker Mibelle Group, from Migros.
NYSCC calls for Suppliers' Day 2025 presentations
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is calling for presentations for its Suppliers' Day event on 3-4 June in New York City.
DKSH attains responsible distributor certification
Personal care ingredient supplier DKSH has attained the US Alliance for Chemical Distribution’s (ACD) responsible distribution verification.
in-cosmetics Global Co-Lab takes industry temperature
in-cosmetics Global’s recent annual Co-Lab in London, UK, brought together personal care professionals from across Europe to drive the sustainable beauty conversation forward.
US senator praises Koster Keunen innovation
US personal care wax maker Koster Keunen has won plaudits from its local Senator for innovation.
BYK appoints Michael Schmidt as chief technology officer
German speciality chemical maker BYK has appointed Dr. Michael Schmidt as chief technical officer, and global head of research and development.
PCHi 2025 to feature artificial intelligence zone
The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China next year will for the first time feature an artificial intelligence zone.
Hallstar Beauty appoints Mary Kons as president
Hallstar has appointed Mary T. Kons as president of its Beauty & Personal Care division.
Aloecorp acquires Pharmachem Innovations aloe vera assets
US ingredient maker Aloecorp has acquired the aloe vera division of compatriots Pharmachem Innovations.
Registration opens for 2025 edition of in-cosmetics Global
The organiser of the in-cosmetics Global trade show, RX Global, has opened registration for the 2025 edition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics opens Los Angeles beauty house
Clariant-owned personal care ingredient maker Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has inaugurated its Beauty ColLABoration House near Los Angeles, California.
BASF to source Brazilian palm-alternative macauba oil
BASF has entered into an agreement with a Brazilian sustainable agriculture outfit to source macauba oil for use in its personal care ingredient portfolio.
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