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Successful participation at in-cosmetics
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Successful participation at in-cosmetics

Aafke van Sprundel2016-11-01T16:28:02+00:00May 6th, 2016|Tags: CBI, Colombia, Cosmetics, in-cosmetics, Indonesia, Peru, South Africa|

ProFound consultant Robbie Hogervorst travelled to Paris for a very successful in-cosmetics trade fair. Together with CBI expert Andrew Jones, he supported 19 companies from South Africa, Colombia, Peru and Indonesia. They are part of the CBI export coaching programme for SMEs from developing countries. These companies offer a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, from luxurious oils and fragrances to innovative botanical extracts. The in-cosmetics team considered the 2016 edition the best attended ever, and the CBI stand was no exception. The number of business contacts the CBI participants collected exceeded expectations. All nineteen exhibitors were very happy with the quality of their new contacts and will follow [Read more]

Unlocking the potential of South Africa
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Unlocking the potential of South Africa

Aafke van Sprundel2019-04-16T14:50:31+00:00November 30th, 2015|Tags: CBI, Cosmetics, Health, South Africa|

South Africa is known for its unique biodiversity and natural resources. ProFound looked into the opportunities on the European market for these products, to support our sector development activities in South Africa, together with CBI. We analysed the potential of South African MAPs (medicinal and aromatic plants) and their extracts, essential oils and vegetable oils as natural ingredients in cosmetic and health products. Moreover, we developed a profile of the sector, looking into the potential to produce and export natural ingredients, South Africa's image on the international market and marketing strategies. The analysis was commissioned by CBI and can be found on [Read more]

Market Orientation at In-Cosmetics

Aafke van Sprundel2016-11-01T16:28:08+00:00April 28th, 2015|Tags: CBI, Cosmetics, Latin America, South Africa|

At the In-Cosmetics trade fair in Barcelona, Robbie Hogervorst and CBI cosmetic ingredient export Andrew Jones organised a market orientation mission, to help SME exporters of natural ingredients get ready to export to Europe. Over 30 companies and business support organisations from South Africa and Latin America took part in this mission. The mission in Barcelona helped companies verify their market entry strategy. The companies met with potential buyers and came to a better understanding of what they need to enter the European market. What’s more, the trade fair introduced them to their competitors from Europe, as well as from [Read more]

Facilitating the South African natural ingredients sector

Aafke van Sprundel2016-10-11T12:40:23+00:00April 2nd, 2015|Tags: CBI, Cosmetics, food, Health, South Africa|

South Africa has a great potential to become a leader in Natural Ingredients. Unfortunately, the business environment is not enabling the sector to take full advantage of the country´s position. For that reason, Robbie Hogervorst went to South Africa, together with CBI´s institutional expert Jim Tersteeg to visit stakeholders that could play a key role in improving a business enabling environment. During this mission, forward actions were discussed. South Africa has a sound foundation to develop and market high quality and innovative ingredients for the health, cosmetics and food sectors. This foundation is built on the country’s biodiversity, diversity in [Read more]

Natural Ingredients mission to Egypt

Aafke van Sprundel2014-09-18T15:42:30+00:00September 18th, 2014|Tags: CBI, Cosmetics, Egypt, Health, IPD|

The Egyptian natural ingredients sector finds itself at a crossroads. On the one hand, increasing quality requirements in the health and cosmetics sector put pressure on producers to step up; adding value to their products through quality improvement processing, documentation and certification. On the other hand, the weak organisation of the sector and the lack of awareness of value addition opportunities and market trends limits innovation. Ground water and soil contamination with pesticides and plastics adds to their difficulties. Within this context, ProFound natural ingredient consultant Robbie Hogervorst organised and facilitated a mission to Egypt for CBI in close coordination [Read more]

Peruvian biodiversity products at in-Cosmetics

Aafke van Sprundel2016-11-01T16:28:14+00:00May 6th, 2013|Tags: Cosmetics, Natural Ingredients, Peru, Promperu|

ProFound guided four Peruvian natural ingredients companies and Promperu at In-Cosmetics in Paris. These companies produce a variety of ingredients based on local biodiversity, including vegetable oils, essential oils and extracts. The visit allowed companies to identify and meet interesting buyers/partners and learn about new trends in the cosmetics market. For Promperu, the visit offered an excellent opportunity to extend its network in Europe with sector support, market information and research institutions, as well as with potential buyers of Peruvian products. ProFound’s cosmetics ingredients consultant Robbie Hogervorst arranged meetings with European producers, traders, distributors and companies transforming raw ingredients into [Read more]