Market Flash

Trust in plant-based proteins is on the rise as Europe’s flexitarian population grows, the results of a new survey show. However, not all countries are on board with the shift to plant-based.

• plant based meat

Now Sephora has partnered with Reliance Beauty & Personal Care Limited to give the latter exclusive rights to build and grow Sephora's presence in India across physical and ecommerce channels.

• Sephora
• cosmetics ingredients
• cosmetics companies
• India Cosmetics Market

Sub-Saharan Africa has seen the biggest increase globally in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda and energy drinks since 1990, according to a study.

• sugar-sweetened additives
• Africa Food Industry

Plant-based ice cream brand Pink Albatross has made its clean label ingredient list a focal point of its branding and packaging. “We only use ingredients we can draw. And it's quite difficult to draw methylcellulose or mono and di-glycerides of fatty acid

• food ingredients

Nestlé has launched an instant milk powder in Central and West Africa made with a blend of dairy and plant-based ingredients, calling the Nido product both affordable and nutritious.

• Nestlé
• instant milk powder
• Plant-based Active Ingredients

Beauty Accelerate 2024 will connect the dots among emerging R&D technologies, market and consumer trends, and supply chain innovations. Attendees will come away with the insights and connections they need to take their brands to the next level.

• Beauty Accelerate 2024

ICONS|ICS has earned an ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS certification in recognition of the company's sustainable, traceable and climate-friendly supply chain.

• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics
• cosmetics companies

Ichimaru Pharcos highlights its HyaluGuard (INCI: Water (Aqua) (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract) anti-aging active.

• HyaluGuard
• HYBID enzyme
• hyaluronic acid
• plant based
• cosmetics ingredients

Epionce has opened a new distribution center outside of Houston, Texas, to expand its presence in the central and eastern United States.

• Epionce
• cosmetics companies

Notice No. 268-23, which approved application No. A1268 and approved several enzymes derived from genetically modified E. coli as Processing aid to produce the powerful sweetener Steviol glycosides through biotransformation.

• steviol glycosides
• FSANZ
• enzymatic conversion
• method

JLo Beauty has expanded into the lip category with the launch of its Beso Balm Ultra-Hydrating Lip Mask, which is said to deliver a smoother, plumper look for kissable lips with a glossy finish.

• cosmetics ingredients

According to Reuters news on November 2, U.S. liquefied natural gas company Cheniere Energy reported third-quarter profit on Thursday that exceeded analyst expectations.

• Cheniere
• LNG

Prickly pear seed oil has been the subject of growing interest in recent years. Rich in vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids and sterols, this vegetable oil is renowned as a powerful natural anti-ageing ingredient.

• vitamin E
• polyunsaturated fatty acids
• natural cosmetic active ingredients

Sumitomo Chemical, a Japanese multinational company, has commenced the construction of a pilot plant that aims to produce propylene directly from ethanol.

• Sumitomo

Recently, the aquatic microorganism and feed innovation team of the Feed Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences found that adding Lactobacillus rhamnosus GCC-3 culture to the diet can improve the health of zebrafish liver and intestines

• Lactobacillus rhamnosus GCC-3 culture
• Feed Additives
• animal feed

The EU Animal Feed Additives and Products (FEEDAP) Research Group discussed the use of sweet fennel oil as a dog and cat feed additive and bitter fennel oil. Publish scientific opinions on the safety and effectiveness of all animal feed additives.

• EFSA
• sweet fennel oil
• Feed Additives

From September 27th to 28th, 2023, the Citi Exhibition Center in Mexico City ushered in an industry event - the 2023 Mexico International Food Technology Exhibition and Summit.

• China Food Additives and Ingredients Pavilion
• 2023 Mexico International Food Technology Exhibition

Mood-boosting technologies, a focus on longevity vs. anti-aging, and other trends are set to reshape beauty innovation in 2024 and beyond.

• cosmetics ingredients
• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics

Two significant trends in anti-aging ingredients have caught our attention in recent years.

• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics
• cosmetics ingredients
• natural and organic ingredients

The trade show dedicated to personal care ingredients, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 7 to 9 November 2023, has announced the official shortlist for this year’s Innovation Zone Awards

• in-cosmetics Asia
• skincare