
Cannasouth Bioscience signs supply agreement with WEECO Pharma
Cannasouth has signed an agreement with WEECO Pharma for the supply of cannabis flower from New Zealand into Europe.

Anchors away! Dior debuts well-being cruises on River Seine
LVMH-owned Dior is taking its Cheval Blanc Paris spa experience to the water, delivering treatments on board a cruise ship as it sails along the River Seine, according to a report published by WWD.

Hong Kong mulls CBD ban after third of products found to contain traces of THC
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau is considering adding CBD to its Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, according to a report published by the South China Morning Post.

Former Unilever executive named to Melt Organics Board
One-time Senior Vice President Sales at Unilever Americas, Art Drogue has joined the Board of Directors at Melt Organics.

Thailand becomes first Asian country to legalize cannabis in food and drinks
Thailand has become the first Asian country to greenlight the consumption of cannabis in food and drink and the cultivation of marijuana, according to a report published by Reuters. Smoking the drug continues to be illegal.

DSM and Firmenich announce merger
DSM and Firmenich have announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement to establish a leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition, beauty and well-being.

Unilever is set to acquire majority stake in hair wellness brand Nutrafol
Unilever is set to acquire a majority stake in hair wellness brand Nutrafol, which provides hair wellness products.

European fashion group Mango has added Ritual Cosmetics to its online offering
European fashion group Mango has added Ritual Cosmetics to its online offering, and will open a new wellness line on its online platform to include the brand.

Kendo-owned Olehenriksen announces body care partnership with sexual wellness brand Smile Makers
Kendo-owned Olehenriksen has announced a partnership with sexual wellness and vibrator brand Smile Makers to celebrate the launch of their first ever bodycare franchise, Touch.

Janssen launches Depression Looks Like Me campaign for LGBTQ+ Community
Johnson & Johnson-owned Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies has announced the launch of Depression Looks Like Me, a campaign aimed at normalizing conversations about depression in the LGBTQ+ community and to inspire action and empathy.

Final call: UK FSA to close CBD public list on May 26
The UK Food Standards Authority (FSA) has given businesses until May 26, 2022 to submit evidence that their products are linked to a credible application and were on the market before February, 2020.

Vaseline launches database of conditions on skin of color
Unilever-owned Vaseline has teamed up with HUED and VisualDx to launch See My Skin, a database of skin conditions shown on skin of color with a view to improving g healthcare outcomes for people of color.

Shiseido to launch new skin care brand onto French market
Shiseido has announced the launch of a new skin care brand in France. Ule, as the new line up has been dubbed, subscribes to the ‘conscious beauty’ philosophy and is designed to realize a healthy glow with natural ingredients and a focus on both inner and outer beauty.

Spanish police destroy CBD plantation
Spanish police have razed some 415,000 hemp plants, valued at €100 million, according to a report published by Reuters.

Greenrise acquires majority stake in CannaCare Health
Greenrise Global Brands has announced the acquisition of a 51 percent interest in CannaCare Health from its Co-founders, Frank Otto and the Oplesch family.

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann launches Europe’s first wellness floor
Galeries Lafayette Haussman is gearing up to unveil what it claims to be Europe’s first space to be dedicated entirely to wellness.

UK Food Standards Authority regulates CBD products as Novel Foods
The Food Standards Authority for England and Wales has released a list of CBD food products which have a credible application for authorisation with the FSA. Any products not on the list should be removed from sale.

Better & Better announces US$4 million funding
Better & Better has announced that it has raised US$4 million in funding in a round led by newly-founded global fund Fifth Quarter Ventures, supported by Will Smith and Keisuke Honda’s Dreamer’s Fund, among others.

Cellular Goods hires former P&G employee as Chief Supply Chain Officer
CBD manufacturer, Cellular Goods has announced the appointment of Nikhil Vijayan to the newly created position of Chief Supply Chain Officer, according to a report published by The Morning Star.

Qatar-based Zulal Wellness Resort to become Middle East’s largest wellness resort
The Middle East’s largest wellness resort is set to open in Qatar on 29th March, which will give a modern showcase of traditional Arabic and Islamic medicine (TAIM).

Beekman 1802 names new CEO
Beekman 1802 has named Jill Scalamandre CEO, replacing Tomei Thomas who will now serve as the company’s COO. Scalamandre serves as Chairwoman of the Cosmetics Executive Women organization and has more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles at global brands including Shiseido, Coty, Avon and Revlon.

Walmart signals wellness is the future with appointment of new head of beauty
Walmart has announced the appointment of Creighton Kiper as Vice President of Merchandising, Beauty, according to a report published by WWD.

Carrots, milk, adult toys: Tesco becomes first UK supermarket to stock Lovehoney brand
Tesco has become the first UK supermarket to stock Lovehoney products, according to a report published by The Independent.

The Beauty Health Company reports record Q4 2021
The Beauty Health Company has reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2021. The owner of Hydrafacial said that it had exceeded its guidance for the 12-months after a record fourth quarter, with net sales of US$77.9 million.

L’Occitane unveils new spa at Sofitel Dubai The Palm
L’Occitane has unveiled the new Sofitel SPA with L’Occitane at the Sofitel Dubai The Palm, joining forces to deliver a wellness concept at the resort.
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