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Firmenich inaugurates its new campus in Geneva

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This ultramodern campus represents an investment of almost CHF 200 million and confirms the long-term importance of Geneva in the company's global activities.

Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and flavor company, today officially inaugurated its new campus in Geneva, in the presence of VIPs and local authorities. With its unrivalled production capacity, this new campus, which is at the cutting edge of the industry from a technological point of view, reflects Firmenich's commitment to operational excellence. The total investment for this multi-year project amounts to almost 200 million Swiss francs, and confirms the long-term importance of Geneva.

" Our state-of-the-art campus will be a key element in accelerating innovation and driving our global expansion" said Gilbert Ghostine, CEO of Firmenich. " This new campus in Geneva is our largest site in the world and one of the most advanced in the industry in terms of technology, digitalization, innovation, science and natural products. True to our pioneering spirit, we have developed it with the aim of offering superior services and experiences to our customers, from fragrance creation or food ingredient development, to fully integrated production, while reducing our environmental footprint.. "

" This investment of almost 200 million Swiss francs is the largest Firmenich has ever made on a single site." commented Patrick Firmenich, Chairman of the Board. " This site takes our industry even further in its quest for excellence, and allows us to proudly set a new standard in Geneva, the heart of the global fragrance and taste industry. This site integrates cutting-edge technologies, nurtures innovation and seeks to push back the boundaries of scientific research. With this unique industrial project, we are strengthening our center of excellence in Geneva for our long-term growth." 

At the official ceremony, Mauro Poggia, President of the Conseil d'État and State Councillor in charge of Geneva's Department of Security, Population and Health (DSPS), declared: " Firmenich is an industrial flagship which, par excellence, embodies a number of values specific to the canton of Geneva: it is a link between cultures and identities, an attachment to roots combined with an openness to the world." 

The ceremony was attended by the mayors of the communes of Satigny and Dardagny, representatives of the authorities and administration, researchers, representatives of civil society and business leaders.

The new Geneva campus is located in two communes, Satigny and La Plaine. The combined surface area is 225'OOOm2132,000m² of infrastructure.2of which 22,000m2 new, highly sophisticated facilities. Firmenich Genève boasts three state-of-the-art production plants, as well as adjacent laboratories for the creation of fragrances, flavours and ingredients; a logistics platform and automated warehouse; a pilot plant for biotechnology research and development; and a pavilion dedicated to staff exchanges and catering.

The campus builds on the company's vision of future-proof operation, optimizing end-to-end workflows, capitalizing on industry best practices and integrating the latest robotics and artificial intelligence innovations.

In addition to its operational excellence, the campus is designed to have a limited impact on the environment, thanks to innovative construction and intelligent eco-management strategies. The new buildings benefit from reduced energy requirements for heating and cooling. An intelligent system of thermal envelopes significantly reduces heat loss, while renewable energy sources, such as heat pumps and geothermal drilling, are integrated to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Numerous green spaces in and around the central pavilion, including a vegetated roof, are part of the drive to create a habitat for flora and fauna, thus enhancing biodiversity. The green roof also improves thermal insulation and rainwater retention.

The award-winning design of the new campus puts employee well-being at its heart by maximizing natural lighting in laboratories and offices. Versatile, open-plan workplaces encourage collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing.

The site promotes low-impact mobility and is equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles and ample space for bicycles.

The Geneva campus was built in several phases starting in December 2017, with the final fit-out completed in February 2021. The campus is home to 1,450 people, including some of the world's leading scientists, fragrance and taste creators, technicians and operators.

Biotechnology, an unlimited potential

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With its limitless potential, biotechnology is inspired by nature. Thanks to biotechnology, we can exploit the properties of living organisms without impacting the environment. In fact, it enables us to offer intelligent alternatives that meet consumers' growing demands for performance and sustainability. In our industry, biotechnology is based on the exploitation of the cellular and biomolecular processes of living organisms other than animals, with the aim of developing cosmetic products. Frédéric De Baene is Director of Biotechnology R&D for the Croda Group. I'm always curious and amazed at what nature has developed to evolve, survive and defend itself. Indeed, nature is extremely powerful and offers us its incredible capacities to produce molecules of interest. "

It won't be long before Croda presents its first functional ingredient derived from the biofermentation of micro-organisms. In the meantime, a report dedicated to this promising technology is available. It deals with the benefits, innovations, opportunities and obstacles linked to biotechnology.


Sederma, a leader in the design of active cosmetic ingredients, is a dynamic player in the biotechnology sector. With a third of its catalog made up of biotechnology-derived products, Sederma supports Croda in the development of biosourced ingredients.

Its confidence in the unlimited potential of biotechnology has prompted Croda to strengthen its innovation and production capacity in the field. In 2012, Croda acquired Italy's IRB, an expert in plant biotechnology, followed by Nautilus in 2018, a Canadian company working on marine micro-organisms.


The intelligent use of science through biotechnology enables us to offer consumers biobased ingredients that meet their expectations in terms of sustainability and performance. This approach is perfectly in line with Croda's commitment to be positive for the climate, the earth and people by 2030.

The Autajon Group strengthens its presence in the USA

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The family-owned Autajon Group is a major player in the manufacture of folding cartons, labels, boxes and POP displays for Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits, as well as Confectionery & other Premium Food Specialties. The Group, based in Montélimar (Drôme), began to expand internationally in the early 2000s, and since then has continued to grow and develop its network of factories through subsidiaries on the European, American and Asian continents. Gérard Autajon, his sons Roman and Robin, and the Group's Management Committee are continuing this external growth with the acquisition of Zapp Packaging in California, a new company specializing in cardboard packaging.

Gérard Autajon adds: " We are delighted that Zapp Packaging is joining our Group, and proud to be able to share our technical expertise with them. Together, we will be able to perfect our skills. Our Group is thus strengthening its production capacities in the US market, and opening up new opportunities. ".

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An innovation to recycle cosmetic products

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TerraCycle is an innovative company in the fight against waste, and offers recycling solutions for waste considered "difficult to recycle". 

For beauty professionals, TerraCycle has created a line of "Zero Waste Boxes" to transform cosmetic waste into a new raw material used in the manufacture of new objects, thus limiting the need to extract oil to create new virgin plastic.

This solution will prevent unrecycled waste from being sent to landfills where it remains for years, taking up a lot of space and sometimes releasing chemicals that are harmful to the environment, or from being incinerated and producing harmful gases. In the worst case, this waste can also end up in oceans and rivers, adding to the problem of environmental pollution.

Indeed, not all cosmetics can be "traditionally" recycled: the sorting instructions may vary according to the department or the municipality, and not all products accepted in the sorting bin can be recycled, often for reasons of economic opportunities. This is often the case for products made of several materials, such as make-up products. 

The Zero Waste Box allows the company to lighten the environmental footprint of its professional activity, but also to raise the awareness of its employees on the subject of plastic pollution and to offer customers a recycling solution, to improve their rate of frequentation and loyalty. 

To put in the zero waste box:

  • Packaging for body products such as sunscreens, shower gels and creams, moisturizers and hand and foot care products
  • Hair product packaging such as shampoo and conditioner bottles, masks and oils, gels and foams
  • Packaging for facial products such as make-up removers and cleansers, masks and scrubs, moisturizers, anti-aging creams and lip care products
  • Makeup products such as foundations, eyeliners, mascaras and lipsticks
  • Other cosmetic products: Empty perfume bottles, empty nail polish bottles, empty nail polish remover bottles

How does it work?

The boxes are available on the "Zero Waste Box" website. They are delivered to the site, where staff and/or customers can fill them with accepted waste. Once filled, you can use the pre-paid, pre-applied shipping labels to return the boxes to TerraCycle where they will be sorted and the waste sent for processing. The price of each zero waste box covers the cost of the box, shipping, storage in the materials storage and processing center, as well as the cost of transportation and waste sorting. 

TerraCycle then works with one of our partners who transforms the waste into a reusable raw material. The waste sent for recycling is shredded, washed and turned into agglomerates or granules. These pellets can then be melted down and molded by manufacturers to create new products such as planters, soap dishes or watering cans. 

Please note:

Retailers have the ability to customize the boxes with their own branding to encourage customer traffic and engagement. They can also benefit from internal and external communication support. 

The Jeanne en Provence organic hand beauty range is expanding

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Jeanne de Provence's organic almond and apple ranges are enriched with new creams and hand washing gels.

Creamy and rich in moisturizing agents, the hand creams 50 ml certified Bio Jeanne en Provence, offer a sensory and olfactory experience for an absolute softness and a long-lasting hydration (8 h of the superficial layers of the skin).

The hand washing gels certified Bio Jeanne en Provence, clean the hands gently and take care of the skin. Their gel texture and their fine and unctuous foam leave the skin clean and delicately perfumed.

Jeanne en Provence invites you on a journey to the heart of Provence to discover its scents, its nature and its art of living... Based in Grasse, Jeanne en Provence pays tribute to the richness of the Provençal soil and the generosity of its fragrant ingredients through its authentic and emotionally-charged products: perfumes and body care products, developed in the pure tradition of the Grasse master perfumers.

Limited edition Jo Malone London evokes the British Isles

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Perfume and luxury goods brand Jo Malone London has teamed up with international beauty packaging manufacturer and supplier Quadpack to develop unique wooden closures for its new limited collection.

Every year, Jo Malone London draws on its British heritage to create a unique collection of limited-edition fragrances that play with unexpected ingredients to take you on a new and exciting olfactory journey. This year, the brand presents Wild Swimming. The idea behind the collection is the practice of swimming in natural bodies of water, enabling a connection between swimmers and nature. Whether in a lake, a river, a secluded pond or the open sea, nature is at the heart of the experience.

The natural beauty of the British Isles is explored in five limited-edition fragrances. From crystal-clear shoals and invigorating waves to hidden forest streams and city outdoor pools, each fragrance captures a unique aquatic experience.

The new Brit collection is presented in transparent bottles and engraved wooden lids, which perfectly complement the collection and transport you on a journey designed to capture a unique aquatic experience. Made from FSC-certified wood30ml and 100ml cologne caps, as well as home candle lids, are decorated using innovative techniques to create a driftwood effect where each piece is unique.

The wooden closures are sourced from sustainably managed European forests. They are manufactured at the Quadpack Wood factory, a pioneering sustainable development site powered by renewable electricity and a biomass plant. The final aesthetic of the driftwood is achieved by a layering technique followed by a sanding process that creates exclusive patterns on each cap.

Quadpack Wood's expertise was essential to such an ambitious project. As leaders in the field of wooden components for cosmetics, we have the best minds and the technology to rise to the challenge. Combined with our knowledge of decoration, this expertise brought Jo Malone London's unique closures to life, while adding a touch of the sea.

Cosmetics and perfumery: a world leader in the Paris region faces competition from Asia

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In France, the trade deficit continues to widen for most manufactured products, but is still on a downward trend. the cosmetics-perfumery industry exported 16.2 billion euros in 20212.5 % higher than in 2019. France is well ahead of the United States, number 2, which exported 9 billion euros in 2020. It is the third largest export sector (80 % of French production) after wine and aeronautics. 

More than 800 establishments (excluding retail) are based in the Paris Region. It is the territory of tomorrow's cosmeticsWith its laboratories, 9 major R&D centers and the Synchrotron Soleil, it is above all a decision-making center, home to the majority of the sector's head offices. 

Île-de-France boasts over 50 contract manufacturing and packaging companies, over 80 raw materials companies, over 40 testing and analysis companies, over 70 primary and secondary packaging companies, etc. The Givaudan site at Argentueil (95), for example, with its 600 employees and 6-hectare site on the banks of the Seine, is the origin ofone in four fragrances marketed worldwide.

Faced with competition from China and South Korea (Seoul announced the creation of a Global Beauty Industry Hub), the Region identified this sector as strategic in its revision of the Schéma régional de développement économique d'innovation et d'internationalisation - SRDEII (Regional plan for economic development, innovation and internationalization) last May. In particular, it supports the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster. 

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Nuwen launches a range of hygiene products in dissolvable tablets

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At the Cosmetic 360 trade show in Paris, Nuwen presented its latest innovation: a shower gel in tablet form. Developed using Tab&Care technology, the Cosmos Natural-certified shower gel dissolves in water and transforms into a classic shower gel.

As a manufacturer of finished cosmetic products, Nuwen has been the specialist in powder cosmetics in France for 35 years. After launching a range of powder hygiene products in 2021, Nuwen is now offering a shower gel tablet to be dissolved in water.

Tab&Care technology

Tab&Care is a global technology that combines industrial compression know-how unique in France with formulation specifications that take into account environmental responsibility, quintessence and sensoriality. "Our R&D team carried out extensive formulation work. The challenge was to successfully combine effective natural ingredients compatible with the compression action to obtain a smooth, solid tablet perfectly suited to the neck of the packaging", explains Sandrine Le Guichard, Head of the R&D Department.

Shower gel dissolving tablets

The shower gel tablet is a real feat of innovation and practicality. The lozenge is the result of compressing a powder made from natural ingredients to deliver just the right amount of product. This new, easily refillable product promises a unique sensory experience thanks to its generous, creamy foam. Tests reveal that the sensorial quality of the foam is far superior to other products on the market.

Reducing water footprint

By choosing to formulate water-free cosmetics, Nuwen offers cosmetics brands a real solution for reducing their water footprint. The company has chosen to promote responsible consumption of cosmetics by formulating waterless cosmetics to offer a real solution for reducing the water footprint. Waterless products are more compact, leave less waste behind and are lighter to transport.

The Upcycling Summit in Lyon

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Upcycling or overcycling means making something new out of something old, with a gain in quality and added value for the end product. Used materials are given a new life, a new destiny.
On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Upcycling Festival Association is organizing a professional event in Lyon dedicated to this topic, with the main theme of upcycling and the energy & ecological transition. It's the meeting place for national and European upcycling players from all sectors.

The Upcycling Festival brings together a community of nearly five thousand managers, executives and specialists on the Linkedin social network. Through their exchanges on this channel, it became clear that supply and demand didn't know each other. While everyone has their own expertise and projects, there's a lack of a physical place for dialogue and meetings, where people can exchange ideas, forge partnerships and forge fruitful collaborations. Hence the strong demand from the community to organize a meeting.
" The aim of our association is to reference all the players in the sector and create links between them to contribute to the development of this new circular economy industry." explains Jacques Chalvin, President and Founder of the Upcycling Festival.

From 11.30am to 12pm, Hervé Zeller, CEO & Founder at Propice, Pauline Grumel, Director at Unisoap, and Laurent Schubnel, CSR Group SRR Leader at Gattefossé, will lead a roundtable discussion on the world of cosmetics.

Altus Coating: Luxe Pack in Green Award

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Altus Coating, the creator of UV varnishes, UV lacquers and tints (technical, specific, aesthetic and ethical solutions for dressing materials) (Courlaoux -39), was awarded the Luxe Pack in Green Prize in the "Corporate Social Responsibility approach" category by a jury of recognized professionals from the industry on October 4, at the Luxe Pack trade show in Monaco, which was held from October 3 to 5, 2022.
" For the D'altus Coating team, being awarded this Luxe Pack In Green 2022 prize is both a recognition by its professional sector - luxury packaging - and a strong incentive to continue its path. We are, on a daily basis, in a logic of efficiency, realism and ambition in the service of our vision of CSR and that of our customers and we invest widely for that. This category " Corporate Social Responsibility approach illustrates well by its name the complexity of the progress process and the global or systemic approach it requires to have a realistic and serious impact.
Our CSR approach is an integral part of our quality policy and includes all dimensions: environmental, social and societal. As we are at the top of the value chain in the sector, we believe that our choices influence the entire packaging industry using varnishes. Thus, we take our part in this virtuous circle. We believe that we have a responsibility to meet the challenge "says Eric Pertus, CEO of Altus Coating.

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