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15 May
Solution Series: Formulating for Retail
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Solution Series: Formulating for Retail


Retailer requirements have become far more robust and difficult to navigate for today’s CPG producers.  However, the benefits of better promotion, shelf space, visibility, increased sales, etc., are more than worth the efforts. When formulating for retailers such as Target, … Continued

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15 May
The Role of Humectants in Cosmetic Formulations
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The Role of Humectants in Cosmetic Formulations

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If you leave French bread on the counter for a couple days, it will get stale and crumbly, however, if you do the same with banana bread, it remains moist. There are a few explanations for this but one of … Continued

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01 May
In-Cosmetics Global Sustainability Zone 2024, key trends
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In-Cosmetics Global Sustainability Zone 2024, key trends

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In-Cosmetics Global 2024 edition was the biggest show so far, and with it went the expansion of the Sustainability Zone area, making it convenient for visitors to get up to speed with the latest innovations and meet with experts in … Continued

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