Kering Beauté chooses Centric Software's PLM solution

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28 October 2024

Silicon Valley-based Centric Software offers an artificial intelligence-powered Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform for multi-sector manufacturers, brands and retailers in the cosmetics, skincare and fragrance industries. The company provides solutions developed for product design, development, sourcing, acquisition, manufacturing, packaging, assortment building and distribution, enabling companies to achieve their strategic and operational digital transformation objectives.

Kering Beauté, created to enable the luxury houses of the Kering Group to reach their full potential in beauty, has selected Centric Software and completed the first phase of implementation of its Centric PLM solution.

The partnership between Kering Beauté and Centric Software involves a gradual roll-out: the first phase concerns the integration of product development teams, the second concerns packaging development teams.

"The Kering Beauté project is unique in that it involves deploying the PLM solution even before the very first product is launched on the market. We're working from a blank page: this unusual approach encourages us to be ever more innovative".says Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software.

_{Visual taken from the Centric Software website.}

Rissmann hijacks the Advent calendar

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October 25, 2024

A rigid, versatile, timeless and durable drawer box that can be used throughout the year: with its Non-Advent Calendar, Rissmann has turned the traditional Advent calendar on its head with an original offer.

German company Rissmann designs, develops and manufactures exceptional paper packaging - custom-made bags, boxes and cases - for luxury brands in the fashion, cosmetics, perfume, jewelry, leather goods, spirits and technology sectors. Its new concept consists in the superimposition of several levels with notched dividers and drawers, designed in FSC paper and cardboard. Each level can be rotated horizontally through 360° around a central cardboard axis, held between the base and the top of the box, for perfect stability.

A 12-drawer version has been chosen, inspired by the traditional Christmas carol " The twelve days of Christmas "which celebrates the 12 days between Christmas and Epiphany. Rissmann invites you to ritualize the highlights of the year, as well as key themes and skincare and well-being routines, for example.

The number of superimposed levels can be adjusted to offer boxes with 6 levels and therefore 24 drawers, for example. Numerous coating, printing, decoration and finishing options are available.

Customizable and adaptable to customers' needs, this box is designed to last over time.

Combining innovative technologies and designs to awaken all the senses, Rissmann creates its creations in-house, within its Design & Innovation department.

Innov'Alliance unveils its new visual identity, symbolizing its commitment to naturalness

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October 25, 2024

"Naturalness at the heart of your development This is the new baseline for the reworked logo of the Innov'Alliance competitiveness cluster, a key player in innovation in the naturalness and plant-based industries.

The new visual identity, the fruit of several months of collective reflection within the cluster - governance, team and members - is intended to be more modern, dynamic and bold than the one it replaces, in order to highlight the cluster's values and mission: to stimulate innovation in the service of naturalness and ecological and technological transitions.

"Our new baseline perfectly sums up the essence of our actions. It reflects our commitment to naturalness and innovation, while underlining our central role in the development of plant-based industries", points out Jean-François Gonidec, President of Innov'Alliance.

For Innov'Alliance, it's all about being in tune with the expectations of plant industry players and society at large: in its new logo, a dynamic "apostrophe V" symbolizes the movement towards innovation, the future and technological and digital transitions; the term "Alliance" is now written in green, symbolizing naturalness, illustrating the cluster's commitment to ecological transition; a pictogram representing colored leaves is intended to symbolize the diversity of the cluster's four industrial sectors (agrifood, food supplements and health ingredients, cosmetics, fragrances and flavors) - sectors which have in common the transversality of the concept of naturalness, from plant to product, as understood by the cluster.

_{Photo from Innov'Alliance's Linkedin page, taken on the occasion of the}_{Med'Agri 2024 trade show.}

Acti Pack to present its new products at All4Pack

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24 October 2024

Saint-Etienne-based packaging manufacturer Acti Pack manufactures PET and rPET containers at a site shared with Loire Plastic Industrie, a subsidiary of the same Axium Packaging group. A specialist in jars, squeezers and bottles for over 30 years, Acti Pack offers the eco-designed Isil range, produced in partnership with Loire Plastic Industrie, the plastic injection specialist behind the closure solutions.

Acti Pack will be unveiling new packaging exclusively at the All4Pack trade show in Paris, November 4-7, 2024.

Bay's PET jars, designed for the hygiene-beauty and food markets, feature a timeless designer with a cylindrical shape. This line is developed on a 70SP400 screw-on ring that allows a wide opening. Available in recyclable PET material, and able to incorporate up to 100 % of recycled PET material, this new eco-designed range from Loire Plastic Industrie features a new PP cap for complete packaging in a reduced-weight version. "The 'jar/cap' pairing is as optimal as possible, with a weight reduction of over 50 % compared to our current equivalent wide-mouth models. Available initially in 200ml format, additional capacities from 100ml to 300ml are planned in the near future.says Acti Pack.

The other new product from the two industrial partners is the Vao 250 ml model and the new Nove bi-color cap. The slender design of the Vao model is in harmony with the associated Nove cap. The usual gentle curves of Acti Pack's bottle ranges give way to a more geometric design with assertive angles. The edges of the Nove cap are extended into the Vao bottle, creating a balanced whole.

Available in recyclable PET material, and able to incorporate up to 100 % of recycled PET material, this new Vao 250 ml model is easy to handle and features a large communication surface suitable for packaging hygiene products such as shower gels or shampoos for private label markets.

The bottle and cap assembly is 100 % recyclable. Acti Pack has been committed for many years to respecting and protecting the environment, and to eco-design of its packaging.

To support its customers, the company offers alternative solutions using eco-responsible materials. All its ranges of standard or specific PET jars, squeezers and bottles are available in RPET recycled material. Depending on customer requirements, products can be manufactured in 25 %, 50 % or 100 % recycled PET. "RPET is certified for food contact and remains a 100 % recyclable material!stresses the manufacturer.

"We are also committed to offering lightweight solutions to our customers in order to reduce the weight of our packaging as much as possible, while retaining the properties required for product packaging. Today, we offer packaging with weight reductions ranging from 15 % to 25 %, depending on the product, while maintaining the quality demanded by our customers.he adds. We have been ISO 9001 and FSSC22000 certified for many years.

Coverpla welcomes new investors

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24 October 2024

Coverpla, specialist in turnkey packaging solutions for the fragrance and beauty industries, welcomes a pool of majority investors to its capital.

Founded almost 80 years ago, Coverpla has become a key player in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-end, customizable standard packaging for the perfume and beauty industry. The company - which has forecast sales of over 25 million euros in 2023 - has opened up its capital to new investors. With the entry of a pool of majority investors, the company has acquired new resources to accelerate its growth, while maintaining its entrepreneurial momentum.

With Geneo Capital Entrepreneur, MACSF, Société Générale Capital Partenaires, BNP Paribas Développement and Bpifrance renewing their confidence in Bruno Diepois, Chairman of Coverpla, and his team of associate managers, the aim is to respond to new opportunities, both in terms of innovation and the conquest of new markets. This step will also mark the ramp-up of the management team around Sébastien Saussereau, previously Coverpla's Administrative and Quality Director, who has been appointed Managing Director.

The international turn taken by Bruno Diepois when he joined the company in 2010 has enabled the French SME to serve brands in over 70 countries, with more than 250 references, subsidiaries in the USA and Italy, and a differentiating positioning in small and medium-sized runs of premium and niche products.

Renowned for the quality of its products, its agility, creativity and capacity for innovation, the Nice-based specialist in perfume bottles supports the development of very young brands and collaborates with major names in beauty.

"Opening up our capital to grow is a means to an end, not an end in itself. The management team is in place and I want to accompany this change while preserving the soul that has made Coverpla a success, based on our values of boldness, excellence, rigor and humanity.says Bruno Diepois.

"Coverpla is a company that has succeeded over the years in combining tradition and innovation, offering solutions that meet the targeted requirements of international brands. We're proud to be associated with such a high-performance company, and to be able to support it in the next stages of its development with the backing of a co-constructed and shared growth plan".says Delphine Jarnier, Managing Partner of Geneo Capital Entrepreneur.

Typology joins forces with Groupe GM to create a hotel line

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23 October 2024

Specialist in international hospitality products, Groupe GM has announced its collaboration with French skincare brand Typology.

Typology is launching its very first hotel line, building on its status as a "digital native" brand, renowned for its short, effective and minimalist formulations, and its ingredients that respect health and the environment.

This new hotel line combines minimalist formulations with a high natural content, presented in environmentally-friendly packaging that enhances the brand's aesthetic appeal.

The packaging for this new Typology line reflects the brand's DNA, with monochrome color schemes, clean lines and design elements with a modern aesthetic.

The hotel line's fragrance offers top notes of orange and mandarin, "blending into delicate heart notes of mandarin blossom and jasmine petals, anchored by a warm base of vanilla and woody musk. This composition creates a welcoming, memorable ambience that resonates with the sophisticated traveler," says Groupe GM.

Clean formulations

Tested under dermatological control, the formulas in this new line are PEG-, sulfate- and silicone-free. They are also certified vegan, GMO-free, gluten-free, RSPO-certified for solid soaps, and contain up to 98 % of natural ingredients.

Each formula is enriched with panthenol (vitamin B5), appreciated for its moisturizing properties, and camellia extract, recognized for its nourishing benefits. In addition, the body lotion is reinforced with shea butter, recognized for its nutritive qualities.

Sustainable packaging

Typology products are offered in eco-responsible packaging, such as the patented Ecofill large-format dispenser, designed to be durable, clean and practical. This 300 ml refillable aluminum dispenser uses recyclable, sealed 8 g monoplastic pouches to prevent bacterial contamination, guaranteeing product quality and traceability. The "Stay Clean" system optimizes the refilling process, increases housekeeping efficiency and maintains high standards of hygiene and quality.

The Ghost dispenser is also part of the range. In a new, modern rectangular shape specially designed for this line, this GM Group t container matches the Typology brand identity. Made from recycled plastic, it is mounted on a concealed rail to create a "floating" visual effect, enhancing bathroom aesthetics.

Small-format products such as recycled plastic bottles and aluminum tubes complete the line.

The Typology hotel line is part of Groupe GM's "Care about Earth" program, reflecting a commitment to eco-responsibility.

"We are delighted to be working with such a renowned skincare brand as Typology and equally proud that they have trusted us to launch their first hotel line. This partnership will enable us to introduce more eco-responsible hospitality products to our customers, while respecting the level of luxury and quality expected from Groupe GM. This line deeply reflects the core values of both our companies, and enables hotels around the world to pamper their guests with carefully crafted hospitality items, with attention to detail and a strong personal touch." said Laurent Marchand, President of GM Group.

Givaudan opens a new space in Paris for its Digital Factory

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23 October 2024

Inaugurated in 2019, the Digital Factory of Givaudan, a global specialist in fragrances, beauty, well-being and taste, is moving into a new space in Paris.

Designed to reinforce the company's commitment to digital transformation and the collaborative design of solutions for its customers, the space, located in the Saint-Lazare district, is strategically positioned close to Givaudan's other sites as well as its key customers and technology partners. Some 30 technology innovation professionals from a variety of backgrounds will bring the space to life.

"The expansion of our Digital Factory underlines Givaudan's commitment to investing in digital transformation. Our team, which includes data science and analytics experts, software engineers and customer relationship managers, brings a wealth of expertise to propel these initiatives."said Anne Tayac, Director of Givaudan Business Solutions.

"Our Digital Factory is committed to accelerating digital transformation across the organization and driving business opportunities through cutting-edge solutions. Our teams integrate advanced technologies into their daily activities, fostering the development of innovative products that meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. We encourage our valued customers to collaborate with our diverse team of experts in this dynamic environment to strengthen our partnership and enable us to explore new business opportunities, while supporting sustainable growth through our agile co-creation approach."added Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan.

The Digital Factory's expanded creative space includes a multi-purpose room, specially designed for workshops focused on the creation of new ideas. This room features advanced technologies developed by Givaudan's Digital Innovation team, including tools such as Carto for fragrance personalization and the Mini Scent Piano.¹ which offers sensory experiences.

As well as being a center for innovation, the Digital Factory also aims to represent Givaudan's commitment to inclusivity and sustainability.

Artificial intelligence and big data will be explored within this new space, in order to develop innovative products in line with changing consumer expectations.

Sustainable design practices reflect Givaudan's commitment to minimizing the ecological footprint through the use of recycled and locally sourced materials. Certified by ekodev² The new site demonstrates Givaudan's commitment to the principles of the circular economy, with a 27 % reduction in emissions compared to traditional designs, and a saving of 2.23 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

_{1. Mini Scent Piano is a portable fragrance dispenser that combines a scent with an original narrative: by inserting a blotter into the device, it is automatically sprayed with fragrance, while a related video is displayed. This tool was successfully used at the 2024 World Perfumery Congress in Geneva.}

_{2. ekodev is a Paris-based CSR consulting agency that helps its customers define and deploy a CSR and climate strategy.}

Lyb completes acquisition of solvent-based recycling specialist APK

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22 October 2024

Specializing in plastics, chemicals and refining, American multinational LyondellBasell, Lyb, announces that it has finalized the acquisition of Merseburg, Germany-based APK.

"We are delighted to finalize the acquisition of APK, a company specializing in solvent-based recycling technologies. This operation secures the future of more than a hundred employees and provides us with a new solution to meet our customers' ambitions and objectives in terms of circularity, says Yvonne van der Laan, Lyb's Executive Vice President for Circular and Low-Carbon Solutions. This technology complements our excellent mechanical recycling technology, as well as our proprietary advanced recycling technology. We see it as a key addition to our portfolio as we move towards a circular economy, which will help put an end to plastic waste."

Following the laying of the foundation stone for its first MoReTec advanced catalytic recycling plant in Wesseling, Germany, on September 19, the acquisition of APK is another step towards meeting the growing demand for more sustainable solutions.

PBK's recycling technology is a solvent-based technology for low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Lyb aims to accelerate the recycling of hard-to-recycle soft plastic waste, which today makes up the bulk of mixed plastic waste from the consumer sector. The materials produced will be marketed under Lyb's Circulen range.

In March 2023, Lyb unveiled its new corporate strategy aimed at committing to sustainable development. The company has drawn up ambitious plans to create access to best-in-class innovative and differentiated technologies as a key element of its new strategy, and has formed a dedicated Circular and Low Carbon Solutions (CLCS) business. CLCS has begun to make substantial upstream investments in plastic waste sorting and recycling operations in Europe, the USA and Asia.

Cosmetic 360 Awards: time for innovation!

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22 October 2024

At the 10th Cosmetic 360 trade show, held in Paris on October 16 and 17, 2024, seven companies were honored by a jury of journalists from the French and international trade press.

The jury met to select the most avant-garde innovations from among the 350 exhibitors' products, in six categories. A special "Coup de Coeur" award was also considered for the best "longevity-durability" innovation, the theme of this year's show.

Winner in the "raw materials" category, Seprify was rewarded for its cellulose-based complexion enhancer as an alternative to titanium dioxide. Seprify has developed a cellulose-based ingredient with properties similar to those of titanium dioxide, the fruit of 10 years' research. The startup aims to offer a natural, more sustainable alternative to heavy metal oxides. Although not yet registered as a pigment, this multifunctional ingredient of plant origin matifies, smoothes texture, provides a soft-focus effect and whitens.

Global Beauty Consulting (GBC) was the winner in the "formulation" category. Its foundation beauty sponge won over the jury. GBC has designed a product that becomes its own applicator! By transposing techniques from other sectors, such as wet granulation and extrusion, the company was able to give its highly natural foundation formula the consistency of an applicator sponge. This is applied directly to the skin by tapping, as with a make-up sponge, for a second-skin finish. This hybrid product is the result of an energy-efficient cold manufacturing process.

In the "testing & analysis" category, Revivo BioSystems won an award for its chronological aging testing platform with 4D skin model. The testing platform in vitro Revivo BioSystems' automated organ-on-a-chip system uses a perfusion system that mimics blood microcirculation under reconstituted skin. This physiological 4D skin model makes it possible to monitor chronological aging, without oxidative stress, and to assess the anti-aging efficacy of ingredients and formulations.

In the "packaging & packing" category, BR Conditionnement won an award for its BRC niugreen dry cleaning process for perfume bottles. This water-free cleaning process for glass bottles uses supercritical CO2 (bio-CO2 from methanization), a cleaning agent widely used in the medical field. This solvent ensures sterilization while preserving the integrity of the container and the silkscreen. BR Conditionnement cleans crimped-pump perfume bottles for reuse, in compliance with the microbiological requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Awarded in the "brands & retail" category, Amoi offers mood-boosting scents. Based on neuroscience, the Amoi line of fragrances has been developed to boost the wearer's emotional state. Relaxation, focus, joy or energy, the composition of each fragrance is based on the ability of certain molecules to stimulate neurotransmitters. Their effect on mood has been measured by a specialized independent laboratory.

Winner in the "manufacturing process" category: Arboretum Ingredients for its patented, environmentally-friendly ultrasonic extraction process, using ultrasonic equipment and tree sap as natural Nades.

For its part, Greentech was awarded the special "Coup de Coeur" prize for Timelys, an active ingredient that stimulates longevity genes derived from the study of adaptogenic plants. These plants represent a breeding ground for molecules with longevity-prolonging properties for the skin. Greentech was interested in the Schisandra chinensis whose berries play an important role in traditional Asian medicine. The company has extracted Timelys, an active ingredient concentrated in schisandrin, whose global action stimulates the expression of longevity genes and optimizes interconnected skin cell functions. By targeting the various markers of skin longevity (autophagy, mitochondrial metabolism, reduced inflammation, skin barrier, etc.), Timelys preserves and restores, according to Greentech, better skin quality over time. The studies in vitro and clinical studies (three cohorts) show improved hydration and radiance, smoother skin texture and reduced wrinkles.

Bacfarm, winner of Shiseido's fibona EMEA Open Innovation program

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21 October 2024

Japanese cosmetics group Shiseido has announced the results of the second edition of its EMEA Open Innovation program, fibona.

The young Italian company Bacfarm won over the ten-strong jury, which included members of the Shiseido Executive Committee as well as experts from the beauty and innovation sectors. The innovative solution presented by the winning startup will be tested in prototype form for the Gallinée brand's skincare range.

For this second edition, six startups from around the world were selected from 60 applications. The aim of the competition: to develop new sustainable suncare products, through innovations in UV filters and protection boosters.

In 2024, the global market for sun protection products will increase by almost $7.9 billion compared to 2023. This growth is linked to the fact that consumers are increasingly aware of the need to protect their skin.

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to use products that respect the environment. With the fibona program, Shiseido aims to meet the challenges and expectations of the market.

A spin-off from the University of Cagliari in Italy, Bacfarm is an innovative biotech start-up founded by Giulia Guadalupi, Samuele Antonio Gaviano and Davide Emilio Lobina. The company draws on its specific know-how and patents to commercialize new molecules extracted from bacteria.

These versatile ingredients, with their antioxidant, filtering, coloring and other properties, can be used in the design of cosmetics, nutraceuticals and animal feed, among others.

Bacfarm is responding to growing demand from European and global markets for raw materials from alternative, sustainable sources. "We are very honored to have been selected by the Shiseido group as part of its Open Innovation program, fibona. Having the opportunity to present our solution in front of a panel of industry experts has really taken us to the next level, says Giulia Guadalupi, CEO and co-founder of Bacfarm. Having the opportunity to prototype our solution for the Gallinée brand will not only bring visibility to our project, but will also help us share all our research with a wider audience. The Gallinée brand has inspired us from day one, so working with Dr Marie Drago will be a unique opportunity."

"This program is a great opportunity to create the beauty products of tomorrow. There's a lot going on in beauty and science, and the race for the best sustainable suncare products is spearheading it. Partnering with other founders and the next generation of innovators is what Gallinée is all about."comments Marie Drago, founder and Creative Director of Gallinée.

Open Innovation fibona is a program initiated by Shiseido's Global Innovation Center (GIC) in 2019. It is coordinated by the European Innovation Center (EIC), based in France's Cosmetic Valley in Ormes (45). The EMEA edition follows on from the program's success in Asia, with a focus on accelerating innovation strategy and sustainability.

Industries CosmétiquesThe complete watch in cosmetic perfumery

Industries CosmétiquesThe complete watch in cosmetic perfumery

Industries CosmétiquesThe complete watch in cosmetic perfumery

Kering Beauté chooses Centric Software's PLM solution

Rissmann hijacks the Advent calendar

Innov'Alliance unveils its new visual identity, symbolizing its commitment to naturalness

Acti Pack to present its new products at All4Pack

Coverpla welcomes new investors

Typology joins forces with Groupe GM to create a hotel line

Clean formulations

Sustainable packaging

Givaudan opens a new space in Paris for its Digital Factory

Lyb completes acquisition of solvent-based recycling specialist APK

Cosmetic 360 Awards: time for innovation!

Bacfarm, winner of Shiseido's fibona EMEA Open Innovation program

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