
BASF opens first Baby Care Competence Center in Turkey
BASF’s Care Creations unit opened its inaugural Baby Care Competence Center in Turkey in June. Integrated into the ingredients supplier’s Innovation Center Turkey, the center will develop effective solutions with special ingredients for a wide range of baby care products.

Society of Cosmetic Scientists names Superdrug employee Vice President
The Society of Cosmetics Scientists (SCS) has announced the appointment of Shona Bear, Quality and Technical Manager at AS Watson-owned Superdrug, as its Vice President.

Henkel honours female researchers with launch of Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science
Henkel has honored female researchers with the launch of its Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science, a new research award to support and recognize outstanding female scientists in the field of hair research.

Fragrance industry identifies possible roadblocks to meet Green Deal objectives
A new study on the business impact of the EU Commission’s proposed Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability is said to have put the fragrance industry at crossroads, with ‘transformations needed to safeguard and promote prosperity of the sector in Europe.’

L’Occitane R&D lead to speak at 2022 World Perfumery Congress in Miami Beach
Pascal Portes, who leads the research & development (R&D) department of the fragrance and natural ingredients division at L’OCCITANE en Provence, will speak at the 2022 World Perfumery Congress in Miami Beach.

Unilever and Genomatica team up to hunt for palm oil alternative
Unilever and Genomatica have launched a US$120 million venture to scale and commercialize alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuel-derived cleansing ingredients.

Robertet to split Chairman and CEO roles
The Robertet Group has announced a new corporate structure that will see the naturals supplier separate the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Firmenich secures living wage certification for ALL employees
Firmenich has announced that it has achieved living wage certification across all of its global operations, making it only the second company in the world, and the first in its industry to achieve this milestone.

DSM and Firmenich announce leadership team for proposed combined company DSM-Firmenich
DSM and Firmenich have together announced the future leadership team for the proposed combined company DSM-Firmenich.

DSM and Firmenich announce merger
DSM and Firmenich have announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement to establish a leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition, beauty and well-being.
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