RECENT NEWS

CrossChem, a US-based raw materials and distribution partner of Hamburg-based Berg + Schmidt, has published an overview of the current state of research on the effectiveness and application of Berg + Schmidt’s GlyAcid

As it expands its global trade and production activities, Hamburg-based Cremer Oleo has named a three-man ‘global managing board’ for all business areas across the Cremer Group that deal with vegetable oils and fats

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced that a new book ‘Olfaction: A Journey’ is now available to order on Amazon

According to a recent double-blind study, the addition of Curarden UK’s Citrox bioflavonoids to Curarprox’s Perio Plus+ mouthwash significantly reduced SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in saliva

US firm Amyris, which specialises in sustainable ingredients for the clean health and beauty, flavours and fragrances markets, has formed a partnership with actress Naomi Watts

Symrise is recruiting recent college graduates from North America and Latin America to join its Perfumery School

The Natura cosmetics brand has been announced as the first commercial collaborator for Dow’s Project Ybá initiative in the Breu Branco area of the Amazon

Vantage’s newly launched Liponate Jojoba 20 won the Most Effective Ingredient category at the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for 2021

Givaudan has signed a joint venture agreement with India’s Privi Speciality Chemicals, a maker of aroma chemicals for flavour and fragrance applications

Azelis has announced the opening of its new personal care application laboratory in the Egyptian capital Cairo. This is its seventh such laboratory in Europe, Middle East and Africa

Inolex Provence, ieS Labo welcomed several French regional officials to its site on 23 July as part of a celebration honouring the company’s contribution to the regional economy and local heritage

BASF has launched the fifth edition of its Palm Progress Report featuring figures for 2020.

Innospec has announced further investment in new production capacity. In March 2021, Innospec completed a capacity addition at its Salisbury, NC site along with new rail car handling facility which enables Innospec to receive raw materials by rail.

This year is proving to be a major one for the natural personal care industry, with a flurry of investments and acquisitions. Ecovia Intelligence predicts the trend will continue as consumer demand for natural & clean beauty products strengthens.

Symrise has developed a special fragrance raw material from renewable sources: Lilybelle, a lily of the valley fragrance ingredient with a refreshingly flowery note.

Gencor has reported positive results from a pilot, open-label, randomized, parallel and in-vitro study in the Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology that assessed the efficacy and safety of an Ageratum Conyzoides formulation on hair loss.

Lubrizol Life Science Beauty (LLS Beauty) has introduced PemuPur START polymer – naturally sensational, simply refreshing. Consumer priorities on health and sustainability are challenging formulators to develop stable skin and sun care formulations.

CEW has revealed the eight finalists of the Supplier’s Award: Ingredients & Formulation, part of its prestigious re-named Beauty Creators Awards.

Barentz International B.V. announces that Derk-Jan Terhorst has been appointed as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Board starting from 1 September 2021.

Surfachem has announced the restructuring of its UK team into core business units.