Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

03/10/2025

🧬 BENEO's galenIQ™ granulation binder improves how tablets are made
✨ Sweet taste + plant-based origin + superior performance = patient-friendly innovation

What makes galenIQ™ special:
🏭 Designed for continuous manufacturing
💪 Delivers >1.8 MPa tablet strength with rapid disintegration
🌱 Made from beet sugar - non-synthetic and peroxide-free
👥 Enhanced patient compliance thanks to pleasant taste

The result: More efficient manufacturing + better patient experience!

Explore more at CPHI Europe 2025 (28-30 Oct, Frankfurt, Stand 8.0L70)

This is how pharma manufacturing evolves! 👇

Get the full technical details and trial results here 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wWjIa

02/10/2025

♻️ UPM Adhesive Materials just achieved a significant milestone - their labels can now be recycled with HDPE and PET containers
🎯 This breakthrough helps brands meet their sustainability goals

Here's why this matters:
📦 Labels have always been a recycling challenge - they often contaminate the process
✅ UPM's RW85C adhesive technology solves this problem
🌍 RecyClass recognition proves these labels don't hinder recyclability
📈 Brands can now certify their packaging as truly sustainable

The impact:
Better quality recyclate materials
Circular economy advancement
Regulatory compliance for evolving packaging laws
Real sustainability progress, not just greenwashing
This is how innovation drives real environmental change in the packaging industry! 🚀

Read the full story 👇 `
https://brnw.ch/21wWidv

01/10/2025

🔥 The plastics industry is making a bold statement at K 2025!
📢 New association "Plastic is Fantastic" launching with a mission to change hearts and minds
🎯 Their strategy: Fight misconceptions with facts about sustainability and recyclability

What's happening:
🏭 ALPLA Group leading the charge
📚 Educational campaign highlighting plastic's eco-benefits
🌱 Focus on recyclability and lightweight efficiency
📖 Book launch: "Plastic Bashing, Fake News!" by Joseph Tayefeh
🎭 Captain Plasto mascot spreading awareness

The challenge: Public perception vs industry reality. Can data and education change the conversation about plastic's environmental impact?

This launch at K 2025 (8-15 Oct, Düsseldorf) represents a significant industry effort to reclaim the narrative around plastics and sustainability.

Interesting approach - let's see how this plays out! 👇
Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wWg5S

25/09/2025

🌟 From Barrier to Breakthrough, this is the Brightpack Story.
For too long, minimum order quantities and high import costs have kept small South African beauty brands from competing with industry leaders. But one company saw an opportunity where others saw obstacles.

Bright - Packaging & Raw Materials is transforming the cosmetics manufacturing landscape by offering:
🔸 No minimum order quantities
🔸 Premium packaging materials and raw ingredients
🔸 Local manufacturing equipment solutions
🔸 Sustainable, eco-friendly options
🔸 White-label products for rapid market entry

With facilities in Gauteng and Cape Town, they've already empowered over 24 000 small businesses across South Africa.

Discover how this innovative approach is levelling the playing field for emerging beauty entrepreneurs and what it means for the future of SA's cosmetics industry.

Read the full article in SA Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review 👆
https://brnw.ch/21wW5Gx

22/09/2025

🔥 STOP relying on discounts to keep customers coming back!
💰 There's a smarter way to build loyalty in beauty & personal care
📈 Our webinar with Euromonitor International revealed exactly how to do it

"Beyond Discounts: How to Deepen Consumer Loyalty Through E-commerce" was packed with game-changing insights! 🎯

What You'll Discover in the Replay:
🎯 Why emotional loyalty beats price cuts every time
🤖 AI-powered personalisation techniques
🔄 Omnichannel strategies that actually work
🌍 D2C success stories from emerging markets
💪 Simple digital loyalty programmes you can implement today

Senior consultants Christele Chokossa and Paula Goñi shared strategies that leading brands use to create authentic connections with Millennials and Gen Z.

Don't let your competitors get ahead - watch the replay and discover how to build genuine customer relationships that drive sustainable growth!

👉 Access the exclusive replay below
https://brnw.ch/21wVYIt

19/09/2025

🧬 The skincare industry just witnessed a game-changing moment!
🔬 Eucerin unveiled revolutionary epigenetic technology at SA's biggest dermatology event
✨ This is how science transforms skincare from the inside out

At the 9th Combined Dermatology Congress in South Africa, Eucerin showcased its proprietary Epicelline molecule and epigenetic innovations.

Key highlights:
🎯 Advanced laser dermatology workshops
🧬 Breakthrough epigenetics breakfast symposium
🔬 Interactive demos on environmental stress solutions
👩‍⚕️ Collaboration between top dermatologists and researchers

When brands invest in real science and professional education, the entire industry benefits.

The future of dermatology is looking brighter! 👇
https://brnw.ch/21wVURh

18/09/2025

🌟 This South African mom started making soap in her kitchen for her sensitive skin
💪 22 years later, she's employing and empowering women and stocking 34 Checkers stores!
✨ Antjie's Handmade Naturals is proof that passion + perseverance = amazing results

Nicolene Gericke's story will inspire every entrepreneur:

In 2002, she made a simple New Year's promise - start making her own natural soap. What began as a personal solution became a thriving business that's transforming lives across the Western Cape!

Why this story matters:
🌿 Proudly South African ingredients and traditional recipes
👩‍💼 15 employees + 50 suppliers (mostly women) trained in-house
📦 Everything handcrafted - from soap cutting to sustainable packaging
🚀 Son Christoff driving innovation with signature shower sachets
🏪 Checkers SMME programme support = 340% store growth

"We love what we do, and we love what we've created. We hope others feel that when they use our products." - Nicolene

From Stanford Hills Estate to retail shelves - this is how you build a business with heart! 💚

Read the full story on this inspiring journey 👇
https://brnw.ch/21wVSXf

17/09/2025

🚀 The Future of Clean Beauty is Here!
Our September edition looks at the revolution of clean label deodorants and next-generation aerosol formulations. From microbiome-friendly solutions to 48-hour natural odour protection – discover which ingredients suppliers are leading the charge toward cleaner, more effective personal care products.

✨ This month’s highlights:
• Chemical-free frizz solutions for all hair types
• Shoprite's game-changing R5 hygiene innovation in collab with Zeta Laboratories
• Pharma grade petroleum jellies for purity and performance
• Bright Packaging & Raw Materials innovative approach to eliminating minimum order quantities

Read the full insights in our September issue! 📖
https://brnw.ch/21wVQ8x

12/09/2025

🌟 The fragrance world just witnessed a game-changing move!
💼 Givaudan acquired Brazil's Vollmens Fragrances
🚀 This deal is reshaping Latin America's beauty landscape

Why this matters:
🎯 Strengthening Latin America's booming fragrance market
💰 CHF 25 million sales boost expected
🤝 Vollmens founders staying on - smart local expertise move
🌍 Operations across Central America, Africa & North America

This isn't just expansion - it's strategic positioning for fragrance innovation!

The industry is evolving fast 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wVHjk

Givaudan boosts market leadership with Vollmens acquisition, strengthening its presence in Latin American fragrance markets

11/09/2025

🤯 What if we told you the secret to younger skin isn't in a jar?
💊 The world's FIRST ingestible elastin powder is here
✨ And the results are blowing beauty experts away
Lumelastin Skin Reverse launched quietly in September 2023, but the buzz has been building ever since. This breakthrough supplement is proving that true anti-ageing happens from the inside out!

Why everyone's talking about it:
🧬 Clinical research shows 500mg daily transforms skin elasticity
⏰ Visible results in just ONE MONTH
🐟 Elasderma elastin from Atlantic Cod Fish - scientifically validated
💪 Bonus benefits: healthier hair, stronger joints, better cardiovascular health
☕ Super easy - just mix into your coffee or smoothie

Founder Maritha Broschk says: "It's been rewarding to see how this product has helped people feel and look younger."

Forget everything you thought you knew about anti-ageing. This is the future! 🚀

Ready to discover the science behind this breakthrough? 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wVFPS

Lumelastin Skin Reverse offers the world's first ingestible elastin powder. Boost skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and feel vibrant with science-backed results.

10/09/2025

Innovation with impact 💊✨
Austell is investing in South Africa’s pharmaceutical future! Through the Austell Al Noor Foundation, advanced lab equipment was donated to Wits Pharmacy School – driving research, empowering students, and strengthening education for the next generation of scientists.
🔗 Read the full story here: https://brnw.ch/21wVDAa
📸: Austell Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical innovation in South Africa is advancing, thanks to Austell's donation to Wits University, bolstering research and education.

03/09/2025

Meet the South African family business that is passionate about sun protection...
When André and Hanlie Burger first identified a gap in children's skincare, they had no idea they were building one of SA's most innovative sunscreen brands. Today, Sunskin Sunscreen is setting new standards, with daughters Thalita and Chyara driving the next generation of growth alongside their mom, Hanlie.

What makes SUNSKIN extraordinary:
🎯 Family-powered innovation
🧪 Revolutionary neurocosmetic sunscreen development
🏭 Own manufacturing plant producing 42+ products
🌍 Leading inclusive sun protection in South Africa

From SKIN KIDZ to SUNSKIN, this family has proven that South African innovation can compete with the world's best. Their full-spectrum sunscreens protect against everything from UV rays to blue light and pollution!

Discover how they're changing the game 👇
https://brnw.ch/21wVqCa