RECENT NEWS

The 2024 edition of the in-cosmetics Global trade show that took place in Paris last month saw double-digit growth in visitor and exhibitor numbers.

Brenntag has acquired Quimica Delta, a distributor of essential chemicals operating a last mile service operation network in central Mexico.

A report by New York cosmetic trend analysts Spate developed in partnership with Grant Industries has identified tretinoin as a rising ingredient for skin care.

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has elected David Greenberg as its new board chair, effective immediately.

Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance has inaugurated a creative centre in Mumbai, India, aimed at strengthening its presence in the fast-growing country with a deeply rooted fragrance culture.

Personal care ingredient maker Ingreidion has agreed a North America distribution deal with LBB Specialties.

The eight finalists for the CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Beauty 2024 Suppliers Award: Ingredients & Formulation category have been revealed at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers’ Day party at Lavan Midtown in Manhattan.

DSM-Firmenich was one of five companies to win an inaugural Supplier Impact Award from US personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G).

Solvay spin-off Syensqo has completed the acquisition of JinYoung Bio, a speciality cosmetic ingredients supplier based in South Korea.

Personal Care Global magazine will be exhibiting at booth 663 at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day on 1-2 May.

Symrise’s cosmetic ingredients division recorded double-digit percentage organic sales growth in the first quarter of 2024 as company-wide revenue increased 5% to €1.29 billion ($1.61 billion).

BGG, a Chinese maker of ingredients for personal care and other industries, has established a global headquarters in Switzerland as part of a major restructuring plan for international expansion.

Vytrus Biotech, a company specializing in plant stem cell-derived active ingredients for the cosmetics industry, recorded global sales growth of 32% in the first quarter of 2024.

US personal care ingredients maker Lubrizol has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese company Proya Cosmetics to accelerate the development of market-oriented beauty products.

Czech Republic biotechnology research company Enantis won the Estée Lauder-backed Brkthru Voices prize that recognises pioneering innovation at the in-cosmetics Global trade show in Paris.

DSM-Firmenich is collaborating with ExoLab Italia to leverage the latter’s plant-derived exosomal technologies from Italian organic fruits and vegetables.

DSM-Firmenich won best active ingredient gold for Eterwell Youth at the in-cosmetics Global awards in Paris.

UK-based cosmetic ingredients distributor Ascot International has created Yurvani, a joint venture with Indian Ayurvedic health and wellness supplier KN Wellness.

Estée Lauder is to present the inaugural Brkthru Voices prize that recognises pioneering innovation at the in-cosmetics Global trade show in Paris.

Evonik has established a Botanicals & Natural Actives segment within its Care Solutions business line.