FMCG Supply Chain

For years, beauty brands competed on ingredients.
Retinol.
Vitamin C.
Peptides.
Ceramides.

Simply adding a trending ingredient was enough to generate excitement.
Not anymore.
Today's consumer has evolved.

Instead of asking:
"Does this contain Vitamin C?"
They're asking:
How stable is it?
Will it oxidise?
Is it encapsulated?
Has it been clinically tested?
This represents one of the biggest shifts happening in cosmetic formulation.

The ingredient has become the starting point, not the differentiator.
The brands winning today aren't launching products with the newest active.

They're engineering complete delivery systems that maximise performance from familiar ingredients.
Innovation is moving from ingredient discovery to ingredient engineering.

The next breakthrough product may use the same ingredient as everyone else. It will simply use it better.

Badlands Ranch Surpasses $1M in Donations

Pet Food Brand Turns Business Growth Into Animal Welfare Impact

Badlands Ranch has surpassed $1 million in donations to the Jason Heigl Foundation, supporting animal rescue initiatives and spay/neuter programs across the U.S.

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Beauty Industry Update: Bethenny Frankel Joins dpHUE

Entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel has invested in haircare brand dpHUE and will serve as Chief Brand Officer, supporting the brand's next phase of growth through product innovation and consumer engagement.

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Trade Update: Phase 2 of IEEPA Tariff Refund Process Begins

New Refund Opportunities for Eligible U.S. Importers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched Phase 2 of the IEEPA tariff refund process, expanding eligibility to certain imports flagged for reconciliation. The update aims to help qualified importers recover duties while streamlining the refund process through the CAPE system.

Key Highlights

✔ Phase 2 covers eligible reconciliation-flagged entries
✔ Refunds are processed through CBP's CAPE platform
✔ Supports improved efficiency for importers seeking duty refunds
✔ Additional refund phases are expected for more complex entries

Stay informed on the latest trade policies, supply chain developments, and global FMCG industry updates with FMCG Supply Chain.

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds - CBP website: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies/ieepa-duty-refunds

Phase 2 Of Tariff Refunds To Start June 29 - PPAI website: https://www.ppai.org/media-hub/phase-2-of-tariff-refunds-to-start-june-29/

CBP Issues Over $20B In IEEPA Refunds In First Month - PPAI website: https://www.ppai.org/media-hub/cbp-issues-over-20b-in-ieepa-refunds-in-first-month/

How to Apply for Small Business Tariff Refunds - SCORE website:
https://www.score.org/articles/how-apply-small-business-tariff-refunds/

Umios Expands in Southeast Asia

Japanese seafood and pet food company Umios is acquiring a 51% majority stake in Malaysia’s Pet World International, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing Asian pet food market.

Key Highlights

• Expansion into Malaysia and Southeast Asia
• Stronger presence in the dry pet food segment
• Combines Umios’ wet pet food expertise with PWI’s dry food capabilities
• Opens opportunities for R&D collaboration and broader product development

The acquisition highlights the growing investment and consolidation taking place across Asia’s rapidly expanding pet food industry.

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Consumers can't verify a formula before purchase.
They can't test efficacy in store.

So what do they use instead?
Signals.
And one of the strongest signals is packaging.
At Cosmoprof Las Vegas and COSPAK, brands are increasingly treating packaging as a trust-building tool.
We're seeing growth in:
• Refill systems
• Transparent sourcing communication
• Smart packaging
• Traceability solutions
• Premium tactile materials

The goal isn't just shelf appeal.
It's credibility.
Because in crowded categories, consumers increasingly use packaging to determine:
quality
sustainability
authenticity
premium value
before ever trying the product.
Packaging is no longer protecting the product.
It's protecting trust.
In 2026, packaging isn't a cost centre.
It's a strategic asset.

Unlock the Nutraceutical Potential of CBD

Discover how CBD, derived from industrial h**p, is emerging as a powerful ingredient in the nutraceutical industry. Our latest blog delves into its health benefits, market growth, and innovative delivery systems that enhance bioavailability.

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