Two leading American specialist retailers have launched natural cosmetics under their own brands. Credo Beauty, a chain of clean beauty retailers, has debuted its Credo Skincare range. It comprises two cleansers and four moisturizers that service skin conditions surrounding primary concerns – dry skin, sensitivity and redness, dullness and aging – by protecting its microbiome. The products […]
Philippines Coconut Oil Export Boom to Australia
The Philippines plans to ship an additional 30,000 metric tons of coconut oil annually to Australia in line with efforts to cater to growing demand from Australian industries and consumers. Jose Leonardo Tañada, managing director of Ares Merchants Philippines Inc. (AMPI), a key player in coconut oil exports and a consistent supplier to Australia, told […]
Nykaa Takes Majority Stake in Earth Rhythm
Nykaa, the India-based omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in the clean beauty brand Earth Rhythm. This strategic move follows Nykaa’s initial minority stake investment in Earth Rhythm in 2022, with the latest deal comprising primary and secondary transactions. The acquisition aligns with Nykaa’s commitment to expanding its […]
Natura to Take Franchise Model to Mexico
The Brazilian cosmetics company Natura & Co has announced plans to introduce a franchise business model in Mexico, starting mid-2025. The company says the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its sales force in the region. It mirrors successful implementations of the model in other markets, including Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. […]
Peru Becomes Leading Organic Banana Exporter
Peru has become the world’s leading exporter of organic bananas, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (Minagri). The ministry plans to maintain pole position until 2023. Oscar Raymundo, the general manager of the Association of Organic Producers of Querecotillo (APOQ), Piura, provides information on the profitability of organic bananas. According to Raymundo, […]