BASF has reported a significant increase in castor yields in its sustainable castor programme. Castor beans play an important role in the chemical industry where castor oil and derivatives are used as raw materials in the production of plastics, coatings and paints, pharmaceuticals and other materials. Founded in May 2016 by BASF, speciality chemicals company […]

Mumbai-based Bajaj Consumer Care has acquired Hyderabad-based Vishal Personal Care for USD 1.3 million. This deal gives Bajaj Consumer Care access to Vishal’s natural skin care and hair care products. The Banjara brand has a range of personal care products that contain natural ingredients and plant extracts. The acquisition will be completed in two tranches. […]

L’Occitane en Provence and Plastic Odyssey vessel have teamed up in Penang (Malaysia) to confront the area’s escalating plastic pollution. More than just a clean-up initiative, Plastic Odyssey’s operations include repurposing waste into useful objects. Plastic Odyssey’s vessel, serving as a mobile laboratory, invited the local community aboard to witness recycling demonstrations and explore plastic […]

Ecovia Intelligence will be participating at In-Cosmetics Global, hosted in Amsterdam on 8-10th April 2025. We are partner of the Sustainability Zone, sponsored by AAK, which comprises four key areas: the Forum, Display, Theatre and Pavilion. The Sustainability Pavilion will be a hub for connecting with experts and suppliers in sustainable beauty practice. Covering consultancy, […]