Europe
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...
HCP-Rusi starts expansion of production capabilities in Germany
The HCP Packaging Group has celebrated the start of the expansion of its Rusi manufacturing site in Bechhofen, Germany. The project is...
Univar to distribute Cargill Beauty’s personal care portfolio in EMEA
Univar is distributing Cargill Beauty’s personal care portfolio in the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) market as of January 1,...
UK: Competition increases as growth slows in the natural cosmetics market
The UK market for natural and organic personal care products has been growing at a healthy rate. A new report by Ecovia Intelligence...
Univar & Hallstar grow European distribution partnership
Global chemical and ingredients distributor Univar announced the extension of its exclusive agreement in Italy with Hallstar to include...
