BASF is increasing prices on all products in its Home Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning (I&I) and Industrial Formulators portfolio in Europe by up to 30%, or more for selected products, effective immediately or as existing contracts allow.
Symrise AG today announced the establishment of its new Care & Wellness Division, a decisive step to meet accelerating global demand for products that support health, wellbeing and beauty across everyday life.
Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients, announces a new chapter for its cosmetics activity, known as Roquette Beauté, with the introduction of an enriched portfolio thanks to the acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions in 2025.
Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty, unveils ’Haus of Suds‘, a pioneering vision for the evolution of scented laundry experience across generations.
Solabia announces the acquisition of the Botanical Actives and In-Vitro Diagnostics (“IVD”) activity of SEQENS, which develops and manufactures high performance vegetal active ingredients for cosmetics, as well as plasma and serum solutions for diagnostics applications.
For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has honored the eyes as a reflection of inner balance—a window through which the body’s vital energy, Qi, can be observed.
With over three decades of biotechnology expertise, Givaudan Active Beauty has set the reference in Hyaluronic Acid innovation, continuously refining this iconic molecule through precision fermentation and advanced strain engineering. This long-standing expertise has enabled the development of next-generation HA-based active ingredients designed to deliver performance far beyond traditional hydration, meeting the most advanced needs in skin and hair care.
The sale of BASF’s optical brightening agent business to Catexel was completed end of February 2026. Optical brightening agents are ingredients in laundry detergent formulations. Both parties have agreed to keep the financial details of the transaction confidential.
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