Avon Brazil launches equality drive across supply chain
Avon Brazil has developed a forklift operator training program designed to encourage women to take up more senior roles in manufacturing. Some 14 female associates have completed the training to date, which was conceived after senior management invited employees to...
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L’Oréal Brazil to lower emissions with new wind power supply
Engie Brasil Energia is set to supply L’Oréal Brazil with renewable energy, cutting some 7,000 tonnes of carbon emissions from the French beauty giant’s footprint, according to a report published by Renewables Now. L’Oréal Brazil will source its power from the...
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Natura supports labour integration of workers in Chile with new training workshop
Natura’s Chilean subsidiary has joined forces with International Organization for Migration (IOM) to continue its efforts in supporting the labour integration of refugees and migrants in the country via a new workshop that took place last week. Known for its...
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Will Colombia become the first Latin American country to ban animal testing?
Colombia is poised to become the first Latin American country to ban cosmetics testing on animals. A new bill, championed by Animal Defenders International was introduced to the Colombian Congress on Wednesday this week and, if passed, would see Colombia join the...
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Unilever: revenues will be hit by Brazilian strike
Unilever has warned that its second quarter revenue could be affected by as much €150 million thanks to strike action on the part of Brazilian truckers that has all but halted the country’s supply chain, according to a report published by the Financial Times....
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Kimberley Clark takes first step towards arbitration proceedings against Venezuela
Kimberley Clark has initiated the process by which it can open arbitration proceedings at the World Bank’s arbitration panel against Venezuela, according to a report published by Reuters. A pending request is listed on the website for the International Center for...
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The rumors were true: JLo unveils Inglot Cosmetics partnership
After her make-up artist let the cat out of the bag on Instagram, Jennifer Lopez has confirmed that she is to debut a limited edition collection in partnership with global beauty brand Inglot Cosmetics. The 70-piece strong color line, which launches April 26, is said...
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AkzoNobel completes €22 million expansion of Mexico facility
AkzoNobel has announced the completion of its €22 million expansion of its Los Reyes production facility in Mexico. The new facility will produce Laurox brand organic peroxides, strengthening the Dutch specialty chemicals global manufacturing footprint. “Mexico is an...
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DSM and Amyris close manufacturing deal
Royal DSM and Amyris have closed on a deal agreed in mid-November involving the sale of Amyris Brasil to DSM and setting up a long-term manufacturing partnership for Amyris’ high-volume products. “Following our equity investment in Amyris and subsequent product...
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L’Oréal cuts the ribbon on Brazilian R&I global Research and Innovation Center
L’Oréal has inaugurated its 7th R&I global Research and Innovation Center. The French beauty giant invested BRL160 million in the new Rio de Janeiro facility, which is designed to accelerate the development of products specifically aimed at Brazilian consumers....
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