Europe
The Italian “Cosmetic Valley” in rapid transformation
Massive investments, mergers and acquisitions, and capital growth have marked the year 2019 within the Italian “Cosmetic Valley”, a...
Skincare sales on the rise in Spain as women opt for a more natural look and young men get more interested...
A more natural look is currently a key trend for women in Spain, finds Kantar in a recent report. The new trend is boosting skin care...
Despite increased competition, the French cosmetics industry benefits from a strong ecosystem
Deeply rooted in a strong industrial ecosystem and benefiting from the good reputation of French cosmetic products around the world,...
Quadpack among the top ten beauty packaging providers in Europe after Louvrette acquisition
The acquisition of German industrial cosmetics packaging company Louvrette places Quadpack among the top ten cosmetic packaging providers...
Eastman unveils new sustainable plastic packaging solutions
The specialty plastics provider is unveiling a new and greener generation of Trēva, its sustainable alternative to ABS, and Cristal Revēl...
Natural and organic cosmetics: A booming market and a legal fight about "free from claims"
As sales are booming (+18.7% in 2018 compared to 2017), natural and organic cosmetics represent, by far, the most dynamic segment of the...
KDC/One continues to expand into Europe with the acquisition of Swallowfield in the UK
After the acquisition of the Alkos Group a few weeks ago, the Canadian company KDC/One has just acquired the British manufacturer...
French and European authorities in disagreement about the safe use of phenoxyethanol on babies
The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) no longer wants so-called "non-rinsed" cosmetics...
Granado keeps developing in France with a second store in Paris
After opening a first store in December 2017 in the Parisian district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Brazilian brand keeps developing in...
The Granado Group continues to grow in Brazil and in Europe
Previously distributed in Granado points of sale, the iconic Brazilian brand successfully relaunched by Christopher Freeman, Phebo is now...
