USA: Coty completes divestment of Wella
Coty, the American beauty multinational, has finalised the sale of its remaining 25.8% stake in haircare brand Wella to the global investment firm KKR. Under the terms of the agreement, Coty will receive an upfront cash payment of $750 million. Furthermore, the company retains the right to 45% of any future proceeds from a potential […]
India: Honasa Consumer acquires formulation firm CosmoGenesis Labs
Honasa Consumer, the Indian personal care firm and parent company of brands such as Mamaearth and The Derma Co, has acquired the assets of CosmoGenesis Labs for 40 million INR ($479,000). Thane-based CosmoGenesis Labs is a specialist in cosmetic formulation and development, having supported over 5,000 personal care formulations for businesses in India. The acquisition […]
India: Godrej commits $1.19 billion investment in Telangana
Godrej, the Indian multi-business conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Telangana to invest 10,000 crore INR ($1.19 billion) in the state over the next few years. The investment will be distributed across several of the group’s key business units. Godrej Agrovet, the company’s agribusiness arm, plans to establish an integrated […]
USA: Essity to acquire Edgewell feminine care business
Swedish hygiene and health firm Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire toiletries giant Edgewell’s feminine care business for $340 million. Through an asset agreement, Essity will take ownership of Edgewell’s feminine care business, which includes liners, pads and tampons. The transaction covers the Carefree, Stayfree and o.b. brands in the USA, Canada, and […]
USA: Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue
US-based household firm Kimberly-Clark has announced the acquisition of leading global consumer health firm Kenvue for $32 billion. Kenvue is described as the world’s leading consumer health company by revenue, housing science-backed brands such as Aveeno, Band-Aid, Johnson’s, Listerine, Neutrogena and Tylenol. Commenting on the move, Kimberly-Clark chairman and chief executive officer Mike Hsu said: “Kenvue […]
UK: Supreme acquires SlimFast UK and Europe from Glanbia
Supreme plc, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has acquired SlimFast’s trade and selected UK and European assets from Glanbia, a worldwide nutrition and food firm, in a £20 million ($26.6 million) deal. Founded in the US in 1977, SlimFast is defined as a leading brand in the weight management sector, recognised for its range of […]
Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2025
Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, Inter Tabac once again positioned Dortmund, Germany as the global hub for tobacco and nicotine innovation. Held from 18th to 20th September at Messe Dortmund and spanning nine pavilions, the event welcomed 14,500 visitors and around 800 exhibitors from 70 countries, making it the world’s largest trade fair for […]
India: Zydus Wellness to acquire Comfort Click
Zydus Wellness, the Indian nutrition and skincare firm, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alidac UK, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based supplement firm Comfort Click (CCL) and its three international subsidiaries located in Ireland, the USA and India. This transaction marks Zydus Wellness’s first international acquisition, and its first foray into the […]
France: Kneipp sells Cattier Paris brand
Kneipp, the German natural toiletries firm, has reached an agreement to sell the Cattier Paris brand to an unnamed investment firm based in France, according to a report in Lebensmittel Praxis. Under the terms of the agreement, which was reportedly finalised on 30th June, Kneipp will continue to market the Cattier Paris brand in Germany, […]
USA: L’Oreal to acquire fast-growing haircare brand Colour Wow
International cosmetics firm L’Oreal has agreement to acquire Colour Wow, a professional haircare brand founded in 2013 by Gail Federici. Operating across the US and UK, the brand is reportedly known for its high-performance formulas and products such as Dream Coat and XL Bombshell Volumizer, and is available in selective retail and e-commerce platforms, as well […]