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Events

16 Mar 2015

The bold and the beautiful on show

By Staff Writer

In-cosmetics 2015 brings global beauty industry trends to life at the Gran Via Exhibition Centre from 14 to 16 April, in Barcelona, Spain. Visitors to the show can look forward to the very latest in innovation, exclusive research and consumer insight from suppliers and manufacturers worldwide.

16 Mar 2015

Prestigious beauty congress comes to South Africa

By Staff Writer

A growing middle class and consumers’ evolving attitude toward health and beauty are fuelling a beauty therapy industry worth billions. Uncovering the secrets of future market growth will be experts at the 2015 international Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) Congress, which takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre between 23 and 25 May.

22 Feb 2015

Decorex showcases changing role of kitchen in the home

By Staff Writer

2015’s biggest kitchen trends, not to mention the very latest state-of-the-art kitchen products and appliances, will be on show at this year’s edition of Decorex SA, the country’s three-part exhibition showcase of South Africa’s foremost décor and design talent. Sponsored by world-leading Franke Kitchen Systems, the ‘Franke Make it Wonderful Kitchen Trends’ feature will launch...
16 Feb 2015

Back to the future with SAAFFI

By Staff Writer

The seminar hosted by the South African Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry (SAAFFI) has become an annual highlight on industry’s calendar. This year, the event takes a step back in time, going back to the beginning of fragrances and flavours, to look at how this has influenced their future.

12 Feb 2015

For the greater good of industry

By Staff Writer

The Aerosol Manufacturers Association (AMA) does extensive work in the areas of waste management and recycling of aerosol cans, and in terms of levelling the playing fields when it comes to metrology and compliance issues. At the 2014 Sustainable Living Fair and Exhibition, which took place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, from 16 to 24 August, the association hosted a variety of awareness initiatives. The AMA Family Selfie was a great success with learners, teachers and parents attending the expo taking over 100 selfies.

29 Jan 2015

in-cosmetics to celebrate 25th anniversary

By Staff Writer

in-cosmetics  will celebrate its milestone 25th anniversary between 14 to 16 April in Barcelona, Spain, where 680 exhibitors will be gathered. Over the last quarter of a century the beauty and personal care industry has grown from strength to strength, and is now worth more than US$454 billion in retail sales according to Euromonitor – more than double its US$211 billion worth in 1999. During this time in-cosmetics has expanded in importance and in size, having grown tenfold since its inception in 1990.

22 Jan 2015

Design stars head for Guild design fair in February

By Staff Writer

Carlo Massoud will be at Guild  As the world awakens to the economic potential of Africa, all eyes are on its sources and likely staying power. A leading supporter of design-driven economic growth, Southern Guild is putting the spotlight on the continent with GUILD, Africa’s only international design fair in Cape Town from 25 February...
06 Jan 2015

Scientific excellence in Africa

By Staff Writer

Demonstrating its commitment to the southern African market while striving for uniqueness in its local offering, Evonik Africa (Evonik) launched its African Hair and Skin Care Competence Centre on 12 September.