Look Ahead: Danila Brunner, Biofach 2023
Gama spoke to Danila Brunner, Director of Biofach / Vivaness, ahead of the latest edition of the organic consumer goods tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of Biofach? After the one-off BIOFACH and VIVANESS Summer Edition 2022, we are looking forward to seeing the organic sector again from 14th to 17th February 2023. […]
Mexico: Unilever to build personal care manufacturing plant
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the state of Nuevo Leon, in North Mexico. According to an article in Reuters, the new plant is part of a $400 million program of investments that Unilever intends to make in Mexico over the next three years. Located on the outskirts […]
USA: CVS Pharmacy launches own brand line of “self-care staples”
CVS Pharmacy, the US personal care and drugstore chain, has announced the launch of over 200 own brand “self care staples” under the One+other brand. The company’s goal was to “democratize access to personal care products so that everyone can practice self-care in their own unique way at an accessible price point”, the company said […]
USA: P&G acquires haircare brand Mielle Organics
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the global personal and homecare firm, has announced the acquisition of Mielle Organics, a US haircare brand that particularly serves women in the Black community. Founded in 2014, Mielle Organics has become a leading brand for consumers with textured hair through innovative, technology-driven products, natural ingredients, and inspirational and educational content, […]
India: Hindustan Unilever to invest in health & wellbeing category
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), a subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods giant Unilever, has entered the health & wellbeing category through strategic investments in Zywie Ventures Private Limited (OZiva) and Nutritionalab Private Limited (Wellbeing Nutrition). OZina is a plant-based and clean label consumer wellness brand focused on lifestyle protein, hair & beauty supplements and women’s health. […]
France: Remy Cointreau enters perfume market
Remy Cointreau, the leading French spirits firm, has announced the launch of a ‘luxurious’ perfume house called Maison Psyche. According to a company press release, Maison Psyche was created as a collaboration between Baptiste Loiseau, cellar master of Maison Remy Martin, and Sophie Labbé, principal perfumer at Firmenich. Baptiste Loiseau and Sophie Labbé said: “Maison Psyche […]
UK: PZ Cussons acquires Childs Farm
Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has announced the acquisition of Childs Farm, the UK’s leading baby and children’s personal care brand. According to sources, after the investment, the maker of Carex soap and Original Source shower gel PZ Cussons will hold a 92% stake in Childs Farm for a total of £36.8 million ($48.5 million). […]
USA: Goode Partners to invest $30 million in Jocko Fuel
Private equity firm Goode Partners has announced a minority investment of $30 million in Jocko Fuel a provider of premium sport and lifestyle nutritional products. Founded in 2017, Jocko Fuel is a provider of a broad range of premium sports nutrition products, that focus on clean, natural, and functional ingredients offered in several formats such […]
Germany: Henkel to merge Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care
German household and personal care giant Henkel has announced the merger of its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses into one unit, in a press release reporting its annual results and growth agenda. According to Henkel, the new Henkel Consumer Brands business unit will create a ‘multi-category platform’ for the consumer business under […]
Switzerland: Nestle Health Science to acquire majority stake in Orgain
Nestle Health Science, a business unit of Nestle SA, has acquired the majority stake in Orgain, a leading company in the plant-based nutrition business. According to Nestle’s press release, the acquisition will complement Nestle Health Science’s portfolio of nutrition products. Founder in 2009, Orgain makes protein-based shakes, powders, and snacks based on the belief that […]