Cosmetics and Personal Care news

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  29 September 2025

  Global Bioenergies Enters Receivership

  Receivership aims to continue operations and preserve jobs. Four asset offers are pending. Without a final offer, liquidation and delisting will follow. Hearing set for 03 November 2025.
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  17 September 2025

  LANXESS Cuts CO₂ Footprint at Botlek Site

  Botlek site products now use low-emission electricity, reducing CO₂. LANXESS supports decarbonization and offers ISCC PLUS certified, CO₂-optimized solutions for various industries.
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  17 September 2025

  Toly and Eastman Launch Sustainable Luxury Packaging Gemini

  Gemini compact uses Eastman's Cristal One Renew IM812, offering recycled content and luxury design, aligning with sustainability goals in beauty packaging.
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  17 September 2025

  Clariant's Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Sets 2030 Sustainability Goals

  Celebrating 25 years of Beraca, Clariant commits to non-GMO soy derivatives, zero deforestation, and enhanced supply chain transparency in cosmetics.
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  16 September 2025

  POLYVANTIS Unveils New Label Films at Labelexpo 2025

  New PMMA and PC films offer UV protection, anti-counterfeiting, and compliance with safety standards, addressing industry challenges in labeling.
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  12 September 2025

  Symrise Achieves Investment Grade Ratings from S&P and Moody's

  The ratings highlight strong market position, financial performance, and risk management, enhancing access to capital markets and diversifying funding sources.

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  10 September 2025

  Momentive Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

  The report highlights progress in decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainable product innovation, aligned with UNSDGs and CSRD compliance.
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  9 September 2025

  BASF Showcases Cosmetic Science Innovations at IFSCC Congress

  BASF presents research on anti-aging, microbiome-friendly skincare, taurine benefits, bio-based polysaccharides, and a new retinol delivery system at IFSCC Congress.
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  9 September 2025

  Symrise Opens Data & AI Hub in Barcelona

  The new hub in Barcelona focuses on data-driven solutions, enhancing innovation, supply chain resilience, and customer responsiveness across key business areas.
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  8 September 2025

  IFF Expands LMR Naturals Site in Grasse for Enhanced Innovation

  €10M investment boosts capacity, sustainability, and innovation, with a 75% site expansion and new pilot hall for natural ingredient development.
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  8 September 2025

  Croda Launches Zenakine: A New Neurocosmetic Skincare Ingredient

  Zenakine, a biotech neuroactive ingredient, reduces skin stress, enhances melatonin, and supports wellbeing. It's biodegradable and meets COSMOS and RSPO standards.
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  2 September 2025

  Symrise Opens New Hydrolite® 5 Green Production Unit in Spain

  The new unit in Spain boosts supply chain efficiency, reduces emissions, and enhances sustainability for Hydrolite® 5 green, meeting rising demand for this multifunctional ingredient.
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  2 September 2025

  Evonik Issues €500M Green Hybrid Bond

  The bond supports sustainable finance, aligns with Green Finance Framework, and funds Next Generation Solutions and Technologies. It was oversubscribed, attracting sustainability-focused investors.
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  2 September 2025

  dsm-firmenich Launches emotiOn™ for Enhanced Social Connection

  emotiOn™ uses fragrance to boost social interactions, blending neuroscience and behavioral science to foster emotional closeness and wellbeing.
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  1 September 2025

  LYB and Partners Develop Bio-Based Cosmetic Packaging Solutions

  A new bio-based film packaging for cosmetics uses LYB's CirculenRenew, aiding sustainability goals and reducing carbon footprints in the beauty industry.
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  1 September 2025

  dsm-firmenich Expands Executive Committee for Consumer-Focused Growth

  Alessandre Keller and Maurizio Clementi join the Executive Committee, focusing on health, nutrition, and taste segments for strategic growth.
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  31 July 2025

  DSM-Firmenich H1 2025 Results

  Strong H1 with organic growth, €1.5B sale of Feed Enzymes, €1B share buyback. Focus on innovation, synergies, and strategic exits supports €2.4B Adjusted EBITDA outlook.
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  30 July 2025

  Symrise H1 2025 Financial Results

  Achieved 3.1% organic sales growth, increased EBITDA margin to 21.7%, and set new cost savings target of €40m for 2025 amid challenging market conditions.
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  16 July 2025

  HARKE GROUP Acquires Vendico Group

  The acquisition strengthens HARKE's presence in the Nordic market, enhancing service and coverage in Europe and Asia, with aligned strategies and seamless continuity.
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  14 July 2025

  Croda Unveils INCI Name for Non-Animal Hair Repair Keratin

  KeraBio K31, a vegan keratin, enhances hair strength and repair, developed through global R&D collaboration, meeting sustainability and performance goals.
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  27 May 2025

  CARBIOS Secures Biorecycled PET Contracts with L'ORÉAL and L'Occitane

  CARBIOS signs multi-year contracts for biorecycled PET, confirming market demand for high-quality, recycled materials to meet circularity and quality goals.
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  5 March 2025

  SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain

  The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
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  24 September 2024

  CARBIOS and Selenis Partner to Produce Sustainable PETG for Cosmetics and Healthcare

  The partnership leverages enzymatic depolymerization and polymerization expertise to create sustainable PETG from PET waste, meeting high standards for cosmetics and healthcare packaging.
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  12 September 2024

  €35M Investment Boosts Abolis Biotechnologies

  An international consortium's investment will expand biomanufacturing, accelerate R&D, and foster strategic partnerships in healthcare, cosmetics, and chemicals, driving sustainable biotech innovation.
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  3 September 2024

  Evonik Opens Sustainable Emollients Plant in Germany

  The new plant uses enzymatic processes to boost production of eco-friendly cosmetic emollients, reducing climate footprint and supporting sustainable beauty industry solutions.
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  29 May 2024

  Evonik Opens Sustainable Biosurfactant Plant in Slovakia

  The new facility produces industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactants from renewable corn feedstocks, offering sustainable alternatives for various industries and reinforcing Evonik's biotechnology capabilities.
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  21 December 2023

  Global Bioenergies Sets Timeline for Biobased Isobutene Plant in France

  The plant, using a "direct pathway" process, will be operational by 2027. It will produce isobutene for cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuels, with initial financing secured and engineering design to be finalized by 2024.
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  27 July 2023

  Global Bioenergies Expands Isobutene Plant Plans in France

  The new plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of isobutene annually, targeting cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuel markets. Construction schedules will be released by the end of 2023.
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  29 June 2023

  IFF Launches DEB Technology for Sustainable Biopolymers

  DEB technology creates high-performance, sustainable biopolymers for home, personal care, and industrial applications, addressing regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly alternatives.
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  12 June 2023

  AIMPLAS Leads EU Project to Convert Waste into Agricultural and Personal Care Products

  The EU project aims to convert slaughterhouse and paper sludge waste into bioplastics and fertilizers, reducing landfill and pollution, involving 13 partners over 48 months with €5.5M funding.