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.
Huda Kattan branches out into wellness as investment arm backs supplement brand
Huda Beauty owner Huda Kattan is set to debut a new wellness brand via her venture capital firm, HB Investments, according to a report published by Arab News.
Credo Beauty names CEO
Credo Beauty has named Stuart Millar as Chief Executive Officer. Miller will be responsible for accelerating the clean beauty brand’s retail growth and driving product innovation.
Firmenich teams up with Finlays to commercialize wellbeing teas in Europe
Firmenich has entered into an agreement with Finlays, granting the flavors and fragrances supplier full access to the tea and coffee producer’s full portfolio of extracts in Europe, effective immediately.
Vital Proteins names Addison Rae Global Brand Ambassador
TikTok superstar Addison Rae has been named Global Brand Ambassador for collagen brand Vital Proteins.
Martha Steward CBD launches new line of wellness topicals as its first category expansion
Martha Stewart CBD has launched Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Topicals, which is the brand’s first-ever category expansion in its growing CBD portfolio.
Ardian buys majority stake in Biofarma
Private equity firm Ardian has snapped up a majority stake in Italy’s Biofarma from White Bridge Investments.
Il Makiage closes US$130 million private round; values the company at US$1.5 billion
Oddity-owned Il Makiage has announced the closing of a US$130 million private round, that values the company at US$1.5 billion.
Saks debuts online wellness shop
Saks has announced the launch of a new wellness shop on Saks.com. The e-commerce store spans fitness, health & nutrition, sexual wellness and rest & relaxation and boasts an increased product selection with more than 100 brands.
Unilever Eyes microbiome space with Holobiome partnership
Unilever has announced a research partnership with Holobiome aimed at discovering food ingredients that can enhance mental health and wellbeing.
Procter & Gamble buys yet another prestige beauty brand; acquisition of Tula Skincare is third deal in as many months
Procter & Gamble is set to buy Tula Skincare, its third such acquisition in the space of three months, according to a report published by WWD. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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