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Perfumes y Diseño acquires Twelve Beauty, expanding its skincare line
Perfumes y Diseño acquires Twelve Beauty, expanding its skincare line
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Nov 261 min read


Eurofragance expands its footprint in Asia with a new creative centre in Jakarta
Eurofragance expands its footprint in Asia with a new creative centre in Jakarta
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Nov 252 min read


L'Oréal invests €60 million in the Gauchy factory due to 'strong growth' in its perfume division
L'Oréal invests €60 million in the Gauchy factory due to 'strong growth' in its perfume division
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Nov 252 min read


IFF introduces a smart dosage robot to transform scent creation
IFF introduces a smart dosage robot to transform scent creation
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Nov 232 min read


Estée Lauder launches its first Latin American investment amid soaring beauty boom
Estée Lauder launches its first Latin American investment amid soaring beauty boom
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Nov 231 min read


Dow Launches Personal Care Ingredients
DOW, a global leader in specialty materials, has launched four new personal care ingredients and debuting “Beauty in Harmony” concept collection during in-cosmetics Asia 2025. These launches reflect Dow’s commitment to advancing science-driven solutions for beauty brands and consumers across Asia Pacific.
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Nov 191 min read


L’Oréal Strengthens Its China Investment With a Second Investment in C-Beauty
L’Oréal has acquired a minority equity interest in the Chinese mass-market skincare brand Lan, representing the company's second investment in a Chinese beauty enterprise.
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Nov 191 min read


Nouryon Inaugurates Innovation Centre in China for Cosmetic Innovations
Nouryon has opened an innovation centre in Shanghai, China, as part of its commitment to improving collaborative development and promoting sustainable growth throughout the Asia Pacific region.
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Nov 181 min read


GEA builds a large-scale mixing plant for taste creation at the Symrise location in Holzminden
GEA builds a large-scale mixing plant for taste creation at the Symrise location
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Nov 172 min read


Estée Lauder Makes First Latin American Investment in XINÚ
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has announced a minority investment in XINÚ, a Mexican luxury fragrance house inspired by the biodiversity, creativity and cultural richness of the American continent, marking the company’s first-ever investment in a Latin American brand and reinforcing its commitment to supporting regional entrepreneurship and innovation. Founded in 2017, XINÚ has rapidly gained recognition for its fusion of fragrance, art and storytelling, expressed through s
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Nov 172 min read


Vranjes Firenze completes acquisition of 51% share in Integra Fragrances
Vranjes Firenze completes acquisition of 51% share in Integra Fragrances
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Nov 162 min read


Payan Bertrand Invests €12 Million in New Grasse Industrial Site
PAYAN BERTRAND, specialist in aromatic products and fragrances since 1854, is entering a new stage of growth with the construction of a cutting-edge fragrance compounding site in Le Plan-de-Grasse.
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Nov 141 min read


CPL Aromas Expands Asian Presence with New Creative Centre in Thailand
CPL Aromas has strengthened its global footprint with the official launch of its new Creative Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, on 4 November 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across Asia and the Far East. Situated in the rapidly developing Sukhumvit Hills district, the centre embodies CPL Aromas’ dedication to innovation, creativity, and closer collaboration with customers in one of the world’s most dynamic fragrance markets. The purpose-built facil
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Nov 131 min read


IFF Pioneers Green Hydrogen Production for Sustainable Fragrance Manufacturing in Spain
IFF has inaugurated a pioneering nature-based hydrogen production facility at its Scent R&D and fragrance ingredients manufacturing site in Benicarló, Spain, marking a major milestone in sustainable fragrance production. In partnership with Iberdrola, one of the world’s leading renewable energy producers, IFF has become the first company in the fragrance industry to utilise renewable electricity for hydrogenation reactions essential to the creation of key fragrance ingredient
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Nov 131 min read


PAYAN BERTRAND Advances Growth with New Fragrance Production Site in Grasse
PAYAN BERTRAND, the family-owned aromatic products and fragrance specialist founded in 1854, is embarking on a major new chapter with the construction of a dedicated industrial site for fragrance compounding in Le Plan-de-Grasse, scheduled to open at the end of 2026. Representing a €12 million investment, this state-of-the-art and sustainably designed facility reflects the company’s long-term ambitions and follows over fifteen years of land research in the Grasse region. The
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Nov 131 min read


Revlon and Authentic Brands Group announce a global fragrance licence for sportswear brand Champion
Revlon and Authentic Brands Group announce a global fragrance licence for sportswear brand Champion
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Nov 121 min read


Pure Flavour acquires Michigan distribution centre
Pure Flavour acquires Michigan distribution centre
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Nov 111 min read


Radnor Hills offers new carbonated soft drink line, Radnor Spring
Radnor Hills offers new carbonated soft drink line, Radnor Spring
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Nov 111 min read


Jungbunzlauer to acquire International Flavours & Fragrances Inc.'s multipurpose site in Thomson, IL, establishing a U.S. manufacturing footprint
Jungbunzlauer to acquire International Flavours & Fragrances Inc.'s multipurpose site in Thomson, IL, establishing a U.S. manufacturing footprint
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Nov 101 min read


Nexture Announces the Acquisition of Frulact, a Globally Leading Manufacturer of Fruit and Vegetable-Based Specialty Ingredients
Nexture announces the acquisition of Frulact, a globally leading manufacturer of fruit and vegetable-based speciality ingredients
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Nov 103 min read
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