Brazil: Unilever launches ‘gourmand’ hair care range with ice cream brand Kibon
Unilever Brasil has announced a collaboration between its hair care brand Seda and its ice cream brand Kibon. The limited-edition Seda by Kibon collection features two new combing creams inspired by two of the most popular frozen treats in Brazil: Chicabon and Frutilly. The products leverage ‘the gourmandise’ trend – the use of food-inspired fragrances […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Tomasz Dawidowski, NutraFood Poland 2026
Gama spoke to Tomasz Dawidowski, Project Manager, ahead of the latest edition of NutraFood Poland. What are your primary goals and expectations for the 2026 edition of NutraFood Poland? Our main goal for NutraFood Poland 2026 is to strengthen its position as a leading event for the nutraceutical and functional food industry in Central and […]
USA: Henkel to acquire Not Your Mother’s
Henkel, the German consumer goods company, has signed an agreement to acquire the US hair care brand Not Your Mother’s from private equity investor Main Post Partners. According to Henkel, the brand is a fast-growing player in the North American market, offering a range of shampoos, conditioners, treatments and styling products. Its portfolio includes collections […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Gareth Baguley, Vitafoods Europe 2026
Gama spoke to Gareth Baguley, Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of Vitafoods? There’s a real momentum growing across the nutraceutical sector right now, undeniably fuelled by rapid developments in scientific research, weight management solutions and technology. Our ambition is […]
India: Reliance Retail acquires beauty brand Pahadi Local
Reliance Retail, the retail arm of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, has acquired a majority stake in Pahadi Local, a premium beauty and wellness brand. The acquisition was carried out through Reliance Retail Ventures Limited’s subsidiary, Reliance Beauty & Personal Care Limited. Founded in 2016 by Jessica Jayne, Pahadi Local specialises in natural skincare and wellness […]
USA: Estee Lauder expands luxury fragrance portfolio with Decorte acquisition
Estee Lauder, the US-based cosmetics and skincare giant, has announced it is acquiring the luxury fragrance division of Decorte, a Japanese high-end beauty brand, for an undisclosed sum. The move is intended to strengthen Estee Lauder’s position in the prestige fragrance market, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. The acquisition includes Decorte’s entire fragrance portfolio, featuring […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Peggy Davies, PLMA – World of Private Label 2026
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of PLMA – World of Private Label? PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show on 19th and 20th May is shaping up to be an exciting and […]
Brazil: Skala and Lola Frommetics merge to form Bora Brasil
Skala and Lola Frommetics, two prominent Brazilian beauty and personal care companies, have announced a merger to create a new entity named Bora Brasil. The move is designed to strengthen the market position of both brands by combining their expertise in the hair care and toiletries sectors. The merger brings together Skala, a brand known […]
India: Dabur to invest 400 crore INR in new Tamil Nadu plant
Dabur, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu with an investment of 400 crore INR ($48 million). The new plant, to be located in the SIPCOT industrial park in Tindivanam, represents the company’s first manufacturing presence in South India. The facility will […]
Australia: Brownes Dairy enters meal replacements with Full+
Brownes Dairy, Western Australia’s oldest dairy company, has announced its expansion into the meal replacement sector with the launch of its new brand, Full+. The new product is described as a milk-based liquid meal designed to bridge the gap between thin protein supplements and processed convenience meals. Unlike traditional shelf-stable (UHT) shakes, Full+ is a […]