MCB by Beauté Sélection 2023 Key Highlights from Beauty's Rendezvous in Paris

MCB by Beauté Sélection 2023: Key Highlights From Beauty’s Rendezvous in Paris

The 40th edition of MCB by Beauté Sélection—an annual, prestigious event—once again took center stage in Paris, the heart of the beauty universe. This rendezvous for beauty professionals encompassed all facets of the industry, from hairdressing to aesthetics, makeup, and nails. It featured international competitions, hair shows, masterclasses, and innovation awards, providing a platform for industry leaders to demonstrate their expertise.

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Changes in the Foodservice Industry Leading to Revised Cleaning Needs

Changes in the Foodservice Industry Leading to Revised Cleaning Needs

From delivery services to stringent hygiene protocols to the online impact, restaurants have experienced significant changes since the pandemic wreaked havoc and upended the industry. Today’s restaurants need to be nimble as many are simultaneously managing a high volume of demanding take-out service while also offering exceptional service in clean, welcoming dining rooms to their dine-in clientele—all amid staff shortages and inflation.

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Key Challenges in Battling Mosquitoes in the United States

Key Challenges in Battling Mosquitoes in the United States

Mosquito vector control is a critical aspect of public health in the United States as these pesky insects are known carriers of various diseases, including West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue fever, and malaria. In this blog, Laura Mahecha, Director in our Agrochemicals sector, answers three key questions regarding the multifaceted market for mosquito control.

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The Virality of Makeup Keeps Cosmetics and Toiletries Sales Optimistic

The Virality of Makeup Keeps Cosmetics and Toiletries Sales Optimistic

The makeup industry is still booming despite inflation, and collective retail sales of eye, face, and lip products are on track to surpass $16.8 billion this year. While the last decade has been characterized by fluctuating performance for color cosmetics, consumers returning to the category and new channels of discovery have allowed makeup marketers to hit their stride once again. In 2022, retail sales for these products rose 13% according to Kline’s Cosmetics & Toiletries USA, and unlike other categories in beauty where consumer demand was relatively unchanged, makeup’s momentous year was driven by more than price hikes.

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From Boom to Sale Hand Care Leader GOJO Is Seeking New Ownership

From Boom to Sale: Hand Care Leader GOJO Seeks New Ownership

Making news in the hand care segment, GOJO, the maker of Purell hand sanitizers and hand soaps, has recently announced that its business is up for sale. The independent company, founded by Jerry and Goldie Lippman in 1946 in Akron, Ohio, has emerged as a dominant force in the market, thanks to the soaring popularity of its flagship brand Purell. “GOJO sells its products to consumers, but the B2B side represents a larger opportunity,” comments Laura Mahecha, Kline’s Director of I&I Cleaning Products.

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