Sumitomo Group builds global presence with acquisition

Published: 13-Apr-2015
Ingredients Finance

The group has bought an ingredient distribution business

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

Global trading company Sumitomo Group has acquired a cosmetic ingredient distribution business from Kyowa Hakko Europe and, as a result, will make full entry into the region.

Not yet a Subscriber?

This is a small extract of the full article which is available ONLY to premium content subscribers. Click below to get premium content on Cosmetics Business.

Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Sign in here.
See more

You may also like

Ingredients

Asia Pacific, Latin America ‘most promising’ ingredients markets

Read more
The cosmetics ingredients market is showing no signs of slowing down

Trending Articles

  1. Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claims A class action lawsuit filed in the US alleges that products that are part of Ulta's Conscious Beauty initiative contain ingredients that are on the US beauty retailer’s Made Without List
  2. Estée Lauder Companies’ Q1 sales beat estimates as turnaround takes hold in ‘pivotal year’ Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), hailed a strong start to the year as his ‘Beauty Reimagined’ strategy begins to bear fruit
  3. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Bodycare saved by former The Body Shop CEO Charles Denton Denton most recently led the acquisition and turnaround of The Body Shop, and plans to reopen 30 to 50 Bodycare stores in the first half of 2026
  4. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Opinion: Louis Vuitton’s strategic leap into beauty and brand protection – from monogram to make-up The brand’s debut make-up line La Beauté marks more than just another brand expansion – it is a strategic move that blends design heritage, intellectual property (IP) strength and luxury positioning, argues IP specialist at Reddie & Grose Georgina Tanner
  5. Friends star Courtney Cox’s Homecourt lands $8 million to take fragrance brand to ‘next level’ Fresh investment in Homecourt, led by venture capital firm Cult Capital, will help the actor’s home and personal fragrance brand grow, including expanding its current team

Upcoming event

Shanghai International Personal Care Expo

5–7 November 2025 | Shanghai, China See all

You may also like

Ingredients

Asia Pacific, Latin America ‘most promising’ ingredients markets

The cosmetics ingredients market is showing no signs of slowing down
Distribution

Sumitomo and Cosmotec launch jv

Form Brazil based cosmetic ingredient distribution business
Ingredients

Kyowa Hakko Chemical to become KH Neochem

American subsidiary marks 1st anniversary with name change
Colour Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury helps push Puig sales up 6.1% in Q3 as fragrance market moderates

Make-up sales at beauty giant Puig were up 18.8% in the three months to 30 September, helped by Charlotte Tilbury, while fragrance growth has started to moderate
Colour Cosmetics

Tropic Skincare’s Susie Ma and Refy’s Jenna Meek are joining Dragons’ Den as guest dragons

UK beauty business owners Ma and Meek will step into the den in 2026 as they take on guest roles in the upcoming series of BBC television show Dragons’ Den
Ingredients

Climate change, hygiene and skin barrier: proven approaches for formulators

The skin barrier is the first defence against external stressors. Maintaining it prevents water loss, irritation, and harmful substance penetration. Harsh climates and daily hygiene challenge its integrity, making skin health preservation essential
Ingredients

Rediscover purposeful, resilient and innovative beauty with BASF’s “Beyond Beauty” at California Suppliers’ Day

BASF introduces Ameriflor Calm, a fresh launch celebrating regional traditional use and scientific excellence. “Reshaping Beauty” formulation concept offers a forward-looking approach that reimagines self-expression, inclusivity and sustainability
Subscribe now