THE WHAT? Switzerland’s Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office has announced a plan to ban the use of titanium dioxide in food products, according to a report published by Le News. THE DETAILS The bright white food colorant is also used in toothpaste, sunscreen and other cosmetic products and has already been outlawed by the…
THE WHAT? Huda Beauty was named as the sponsor for NASCAR’s first Arab-American female driver, Toni Breidinger for her track debut at General Tire 200 at Telladega Speedway in April. THE DETAILS “Excited to announced my partnership with @hudabeaty,” Breidinger posted on her Instagram account. Following the race, she branded her performance on the day…
THE WHAT? Natura &Co has announced a further quarter of double-digit revenue growth in the first three months of fiscal 2021. The Brazilian owner of Aesop, The Body Shop and Avon saw consolidated net revenue rise 25.8 percent in Brazilian Reais (+8.1 percent in constant currency). THE DETAILS The strong Q1 performance was powered by…
THE WHAT? Shiseido has announced a series of personnel changes, effective July 1, 2021. President and CEO Masahiko Uotani is relinquishing part of his title, namely Japan Region CEO, a role which will be taken up by Norio Tadakawa, currently COO for Japan Region. THE DETAILS From July 1, Masahiko Uotani shall assume the title…
THE WHAT? Duty free operators are offering their best customers destination-less flights to enable them to shop at the airport, according to a report published by Bloomberg. THE DETAILS Lotte Duty Free organised a flight for its VIP shoppers, which left Korean airspace before circling back, enabling all on board to qualify for their duty-free…
THE WHAT? AptarGroup has announced that it will increase prices for its beauty, personal care and home care products by 5 percent, effective June 1, 2021. THE DETAILS The increase is in addition to any price adjustments related to raw material cost increases. “While Aptar Beauty + Home has continuously implemented innovative solutions to increase…
