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Univar expands Central American presence with ChemSol acquisition
Univar Solutions has acquired ChemSol Group, an ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor operating in Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama and Honduras.
Skin health supplement launches ‘nearly treble in five years’
Supplements targeting skin health is booming with more than 30% average annual growth in global product launches between 2017 and 2021, according to Innova Market Insights.
British Beauty Council kicks off state-backed Future Talent scheme
The British Beauty Council has launched the Future Talent Programme, a government and industry-backed initiative to inspire young people in the most formative years of their educational careers.
Firmenich promotes Ilaria Resta to head Perfumery & Ingredients unit
Swiss fragrance and taste company Firmenich has appointed a new leadership for its integrated Perfumery & Ingredients division.
French cosmetic exports hit record €19.2bn in 2022
The French cosmetics industry saw record exports worth €19.2bn ($20.6bn) in 2022 with growth of 18.8% on the previous year.
Industry big hitters form International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety
Three dozen organisations, including some of the world’s leading personal care ingredient makers, have launched the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) to ensure animal-free methods are accepted and used by everyone involved in cosmetics safety testing.
Croda to acquire South Korean actives maker Solus Biotech for $277m
British speciality chemicals maker Croda is to acquire South Korean actives producer Solus Biotech for 350 billion won ($277m).
BASF, Croda and partners launch net zero collaboration project
Personal care chemical makers BASF and Croda are among 15 organisations involved in the Flue2Chem carbon capture project, which has secured £2.68m ($3.22m) of funding from Innovate UK.
Biolie opens first North America office in Houston
French plant-based cosmetic active producer Biolie has opened its first North American office as it looks to expand in the US market.
Symrise acquires minority stake in bio-active developer Synergio
Symrise has taken a minority shareholding in Synergio, an Israeli developer of next-generation plant bio-actives for cosmetic products.
PCHi organiser expecting 30,000 visitors at China event
Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) event organiser Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE) is expecting over 30,000 visitors for the 2023 renewal this month.
Unilever invests in Australian scalp care brand Straand
Unilever has agreed to invest A$2m ($1.42m) in Australian scalp care brand Straand, which was founded last year.
Bicosome acquires biomimetic lipid gel skincare platform patents
Bicosome has acquired two patents for biomimetic lipid gel skincare platforms developed at the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
TotalEnergies claims ultra-pure solvent from plastic waste first
Cleantech outfit Clariter and TotalEnergies Fluids have taken the wraps off what is claimed to be the world’s first sustainable ultra-pure solvent made from plastic waste.
Symrise promotes Jörn Andreas to lead Scent & Care business
German cosmetic actives producer Symrise has promoted Jörn Andreas to the position of president of its Scent & Care segment, effective 1 February.
Azelis acquires Israel chemical distributor Lidorr Elements
Azelis has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Lidorr Elements, one of Israel's leading speciality chemical distributors.
NYSCC makes final call for Suppliers’ Day presentations
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is seeking presentations for its 2023 Suppliers’ Day trade show.
Sasol Chemicals expands surfactants collaboration with Holiferm
Sasol Chemicals and UK outfit Holiferm have agreed to produce and market rhamnolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs).
Clariant shines light on sustainable ingredient sourcing in Brazil
Clariant has revealed how it sources Brazilian cupuaçu butter for use as a moisturiser and emollient in skin and hair care products.
Univar Solutions snaps up Turkish distributor Kale Kimya
US speciality chemicals distributor Univar Solutions is to acquire Turkish counterpart Kale Kimya.
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