India: Hindustan Unilever to invest 20 billion INR in manufacturing expansion
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the Indian FMCG giant, has announced plans to invest 20 billion INR ($239 million) over the next two years to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. The investment is primarily aimed at expanding production capacity for the company’s home care and personal care categories. HUL, which is the Indian subsidiary of the British multinational […]
Nigeria: Reliance Consumer Products to form joint venture with TGI Group
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with the Nigeria-based Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. The partnership, which remains subject to customary legal and regulatory clearances, marks a significant milestone in RCPL’s global expansion into […]
UK: Pricecheck acquires personal care brands Harmony, Amplex and Rapport
Pricecheck, the Sheffield-based international wholesaler and distributor, has completed the acquisition of three heritage personal care brands to strengthen its position as a brand owner. The deal sees Pricecheck take full ownership of hair styling brand Harmony, deodorant and antiperspirant line Amplex, and the men’s fragrance Rapport. Having served as the exclusive distributor for these […]
India: Marico acquires majority stake in Cosmix
Marico, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced it is to acquire a 60% stake in Cosmix Wellness, a digital-first functional wellness brand. The deal, valued at 226 crore INR ($25 million), implies an equity valuation of approximately 375 crore INR ($41.5 million) for the Bengaluru-based firm. Founded in 2019 by Vibha Harish and Soorya […]
USA: P&G acquires digestive health brand Wonderbelly
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the US consumer goods giant, has acquired the ‘clean’ digestive wellness brand Wonderbelly for an undisclosed sum, marking a strategic expansion of its Personal Health Care (PHC) portfolio. Founded in Austin (TX) in 2021, Wonderbelly markets a range of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines including antacids and anti-bloat formulas. The brand distinguishes itself […]
India: L’Oreal to establish beauty tech hub
L’Oreal, the French cosmetics giant, has announced plans to establish a new “beauty tech hub” in Hyderabad, India, with an initial investment of over $383 million. The new facility, described as the company’s first global beauty tech innovation hub powered by artificial intelligence, is scheduled to open in November 2026. According to the company, the […]
India: RCPL acquires global rights to Unilever personal care brands
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired the global rights to a portfolio of heritage personal care brands, including Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, Badedas, and Matey, from global peer Unilever. The acquisition, disclosed alongside the company’s quarterly results, grants Reliance ownership of the brands worldwide, with “a few territories excluded”. […]
Saudi Arabia: Cupid Ltd to establish new manufacturing facility
Cupid Ltd, the Indian manufacturer of personal care and sexual wellness products, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The Mumbai-listed company said it intended to set up the plant to cater to the growing demand for personal care products within the Middle Eastern market. The proposed facility is expected […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Enrico Zannini, Cosmoprof 2026
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your expectations for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026?? We expect Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 to further strengthen its role as a global business hub for the beauty industry. The event continues to attract exhibitors and […]
Sweden: Gabit enters supplement market with Nack acquisition
Gabit, the Indian health technology and longevity startup, has expanded its wellness ecosystem into the nutrition sector through the acquisition of Swedish brand Nack for an undisclosed sum. The deal allows Gurugram-based Gabit, which is best known for its titanium smart ring that monitors more than 150 health markers, to integrate Nack’s science-led supplement portfolio […]