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Joshua Poole
Joshua Poole is the editorial team lead at CNS Media. Writing across a wide range of topics, he takes a special interest in sustainable food systems, animal welfare and alternative protein innovation. Joshua holds an MA in Publishing from University College London, UK, and BA in English Literature from University of Exeter, UK. He previously worked for global academic publishers Wiley and Springer Nature.
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Beyond smell: Fragrance creators target positive emotions at In-cosmetics Global 2025
Fragrances are about more than just creating pleasant smells. At In-cosmetics Global 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, last week, leading fragrance creators Scentmate by dsm-firmenich and...
In-cosmetics Global 2025: dsm-firmenich presents leadership plan for skin, sun, and hair care
Personal care ingredient innovator dsm-firmenich has set its sights on becoming the world’s preferred skin, sun, and hair care business partner to global and regional customers by 2029. Personal Care...
AI-inspired scents: IFF announces fragrance creation program
IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances) has launched its Science of Performance program, which it describes as a comprehensive, science-driven suite for enhancing fragrance creation. The program...
Artificial intelligence imagines brave new world for personal care and beauty
Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform ingredient and product formulation in the personal care and beauty industry. AI systems will also revolutionize brand-consumer engagement through...
TikTok clash: Beauty brands fight back as US government prepares platform ban
17 May 2024 --- A group of TikTokers, including a skin care brand founder, is suing the US government over a new law that could ban the social media platform if its China-based parent company,...
IFF reveals first quarter sales dip but fragrance businesses leave good smell
07 May 2024 --- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has reported a net sales decrease for the first quarter of the year, but company CEO Erik Fyrwald points to “good results across the majority...
Puig debuts on Spanish Stock Exchanges amid muted early trading performance
06 May 2024 --- Puig Brands has debuted on the Spanish Stock Exchanges in what has been recognized as Europe’s biggest Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the year. However, the Barcelona-based beauty...
China’s BGG goes global with new Swiss base and diversifies into food ingredients
12 Apr 2024 --- BGG, a leading Chinese branded ingredient supplier, has revealed plans to create a new global headquarters in Switzerland as a launchpad for international expansion. Operating as BGG...
