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THE WHAT? Procter & Gamble has warned that the supply chain crunch could make hitting ambitious 2030 sustainability targets tough, according to a report published by Reuters. THE DETAILS Speaking at the Reuters Next conference, Jack McAneny, P&G’s Vice President of Sustainability, said that a shortage of recycled plastic is threatening to derail the US …

THE WHAT? Australia’s Supreme Court has found in favor of Mecca in a case it bought against Hourglass Cosmetics over a breached exclusivity agreement, according to a report published by News.com. THE DETAILS Hourglass began to sell its products to Australian and Kiwi consumers directly via its website during the pandemic, in breach of its …

THE WHAT? Pola Orbis has announced a series of personnel and organizational changes as it reshuffles its leadership team. Naotaka Hashi, previously General Manager of the Corporate Communications Division is set to take on a new, additional role of Corporate Officer in Charge of PR, IR, CSR and Sustainability. THE DETAILS Meanwhile, Takahiro Tabata of …

THE WHAT? Church & Dwight has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TheraBreath for US$580 million. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year. THE DETAILS TheraBreath’s net sales for the trailing 12 months through September 30, 2021 were approximately US$86 million. Currently, international represents less than 10 percent of net …

THE WHAT? Procter & Gamble has announced the planned acquisition of Ouai hair care, according to a report published by Beauty Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but analysts have pegged Ouai’s sales at US$50 million for 2021. THE DETAILS Celebrity hair stylist, Jen Atkin will remain in situ as Founder and Chief …