RECENT NEWS
Price increase announced
Due to rapidly rising costs of oleo chemical feedstocks, Innospec has said it is obliged to pass along price increases ranging from $0.05 - $0.15 per pound.
Mild amphoacetate replacement with improved sustainability
Colonial Chemical has introduced Cola Teric CAHS (INCI: Sodium Cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate) to its growing offering of sustainable amphoteric products.
Making a difference for essential workers
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the world has banded together to support our essential workers on the front lines fighting the virus and Jojoba Desert has been rallying to support those at their local hospital in Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Symrise acquire Sensient's fragrance business
Symrise AG has signed a purchase agreement with Sensient Technologies Corporation (Milwaukee, US) to acquire their fragrance and aroma chemicals activities.
Chinese website launched
Gattefossé has launched a new website for its China business: www.gattefossechina.cn
General manager for India site appointed
Eurofragance, the Spanish fragrance creation company, has appointed Mayur Kapse as general manager of its India operation.
Fragrance company Iberchem acquired by Croda
Croda has this week agreed to acquire Iberchem, which is headquartered in Spain, for €820m (c.£736m) on a debt-free, cash-free basis. Iberchem has been majority owned by French investment firm Eurazeo since 2017.
A new high stability, high oleic algae oil for hair and scalp
Lubrizol Life Science – Beauty (LLS Beauty) has introduced AlgaPūr High Stability High Oleic (HSHO) algae oil.
'Global Company of the Year' awarded
Based on its recent analysis of the global personal care active ingredients market, Frost & Sullivan has recognised Mibelle AG Biochemistry with the 2020 Global Company of the Year Award.
Active ingredients supplier acquired
Ultra Chemical has announced the acquisition of all business operations of K3 Corporation, a supplier of active ingredients for skin and lip care, based in Baltimore, MD.
Halal fragrance products now available
With certification by Halal Quality Control (HQC), Düllberg Konzentra now ensures that selected products comply with Islamic purity laws and halal guidelines.
€500K funding for development of new plant-based skin treatments
The Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain has granted a loan of 334 thousand Euros to Vytrus Biotech, specialised in plant stem cell cultures, and a non-refundable grant of 160 thousand Euros to Gaiker Technology Centre.
Award for commitment to sustainability
Symrise has received an award recognising its commitment to sustainability from DQS. The Holzminden-based company is one of the recipients of the “Sustainability Heroes Awards 2020.”
'Outstanding Contribution' to natural cosmetics recognised
Lipoid Kosmetik has been recognised by Capital Finance International magazine as winner of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Natural Cosmetics Europe 2020’ Award.
Sustainable new product innovation rewarded
Clariant Active Ingredients has received the Frost & Sullivan 2020 New Product Innovation Award in the European sustainable anti-ageing active ingredient industry.
Autumn virtual exhibition launched
Following the spring virtual exhibition 2020, CLR has launched an autumn edition which includes research results obtained with CutiBiome CLR.
Novel formulations for the at-home trend
Ashland has launched 'dreamy textures', a collection of four nature-derived formulations with novel textures, as research shows that consumers are seeking to lower stress levels with at-home pampering sessions.
Award for sustainability leadership
AAK has been recognized with a 2020 Sustainable Beauty Award and named a joint winner in the Sustainability Leadership Category.
Virucidal activity of lactic acid investigated
The coronavirus pandemic has brought attention to hygiene and disinfection. The virucidal activity of L(+)-lactic acid against enveloped viruses, including coronavirus was investigated with the European standard test method EN 14476.
Sustainability award for cosmetic esters
ROELMI HPC has been awarded in the category "Sustainable project" thanks to their EMotion Line at the ceremony for the Responsible Care Award 2020.
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