Cosmoprof North America Reveals 2013 Discover Beauty Lineup

The final lineup for the 18 beauty brands that will be featured as part of the Discover Beauty pavilion at the 2013 Cosmoprof North America is now available.

Thinking Outside the (Same Old) Box

By: Abby Penning

With everyone thinking innovation these days, developing beauty packaging that is truly inspired is critical.

Brands Need to Focus on Consumers to Have Real Green Impact

According to Organic Monitor, beauty companies need to engage consumers for positive change if they are to make a sustainable difference.

New Asia Joint Venture for Pola Orbis' H2O Plus

H2O Plus creates a new venture with Asia Development Enterprise Co. to expand its reach in China and other Asian countries.

Shiseido Initiates Test Facility, Farm for In-house Cultivation of Plant Raw Materials

The beauty company has installed a container-type facility that enables plants to be efficiently grown as raw materials for active ingredients, as well as a test farm, which will commence full-scale operation in April 2013.

Alliance Boots Shifts Contract Manufacturing Strategy

The company announced a new strategic approach for BCM, its contract manufacturing business, which includes a program to improve the efficiency and overall performance of its factory in Nottingham, U.K.

Seminars, Special Events Highlight Luxury Packaging at Luxe Pack New York

Growing in exhibition space and exhibitors, the event focuses on bringing luxury packaging innovations and trends to the beauty/cosmetics/fragrance, personal care, food, wine and spirits, fashion/accessories, jewelry/watches and more.

Shiseido Making Company Structure Changes

The company is is implementing administrative changes, including transferring designated personnel members, to enhance company initiatives to devise and accelerate the promotion of the company’s environmental strategies, as well as create synergies in tandem with company-wide corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.