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Cosmoprof Worldwide BolognaPOSITIvE RESULTS FOR THE 53RD EDITION

A truly international event

Visitors came to Bologna from over 140 different countries to discover the new products and innovations of more than 2,700 exhibitors from 7 different countries, thanks to the investments of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the ITA – Italian Trade Agency as part of projects for the promotion of the Italian beauty industry in the world’s main markets. Exhibitors expressed satisfaction at the impressive professional quality of the visitors and the high number of international operators. The main area of origin was Europe, but attendance from Asia and the Americas went well beyond expectations. The African and Middle Eastern markets follow with very interesting percentages in view of future prospects. “It was very exciting to see the aisles of the fair come alive with operators from all over the world, concluding orders and discussing new projects,” said Giuseppe Calzolari, President of BolognaFiere. The Cosmotalks sessions, held from the Thursday to the Saturday, also proved to be particular popular, with visitors discussing the new trends that will revolutionize the industry. Professional operators appreciated presentations and live demonstrations on the Beauty & Spa sector, the World Massage Meeting and Masterclass. There was also great enthusiasm in Pavilion 37 with the On Hair shows that finally brought together hairstylists and their staff in the hair sector.

Bologna was once again the capital of the world of beauty from 28 April to 2 May with the 53rd edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna

Enrico Zannini General Manager of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, also expressed his satisfaction with the show: “This edition of Cosmoprof was extremely positive Our exhibitors have finally met buyers and distributors from all over the world in person. We are aware that many companies had to give up their presence due to the restrictions related to the pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine. For this reason, our match-making system, Cosmoprof My Match, will main available to our operators in the next few days as well. We want to guarantee the visibility and quality of Cosmoprof business opportunities even beyond the days fo the fair. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has strengthened its role as a business partner for professionals and our goal is to guarantee a continuous and performing networking platform.”

2023 DATES: COSMOPROF BOLOGNA WORLDWIDE WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 16 TO 20 MARCH

Following the comments collected through a survey, the organizers took the decision to choose the date of March for next edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, considering it the most suitable period for launches on the main markets, with no overlapping with international holidays and celebrations. The areas dedicated to the supply chain and the retail channel of Cosmopack and Cosmo/Perfumery & Cosmetics will be active from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 March 2023 to concentrate the attendance of operators from abroad on weekdays. The pavilions of Cosmo/Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon dedicated to the professional channel will open from Friday 17 to Monday 20 March, 2023, to welcome both international distributors and operators of hair salons and beauty centres on their days off. Specific initiatives will be organized by BolognaFiere Cosmoprof to approach the 54th edition, to keep a constant dialogue with operators.

The Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards, the project curated by the renowned international beauty agency BEAuTySTREAMS are a highly prestigious recognition in the sector, as well as a fundamental element of the international events of the Cosmoprof network. Exhibitors at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2022 presented 602 products and services, and BEAuTySTREAMS selected the most innovative ones as finalists. A jury with international experts and prestigious platers from all over the world decided the 2022 winners, inspired by their knowledge and experience of the latest trends and consumer habits. The categories were Hair Products, Skincare, Salon & Spa, Make Up & Nail, and Natural & Organic and the winners, respectively were Gama Srl with iQ2; Réduit Boost by Wellfully SA; Lumisenses LED Eyelash Extension System by Glamlac LLC; Prinker M by Prinker Korea Inc, and Deodorizing Roll-on Coconut WoW Tablet by Beesline. Innovations in the supply chain are the protagonist of the Cosmopack Awards, in five categories: Skincare & Hair Formula, Make-Up & Nail Formula, Make-Up & Nail Packaging Technology, Skincare & Hair Packaging Technology and Packaging Design. The respective winners were: Smart Rolling Sun Oil by Pink Frogs Srl; Refill me! Mascara by MYC Packaging Innovation; Delicate Leaf by Ancorotti Cosmetics SpA; Essential Push Button Tottle by Asquan Group, and XPaper – airless paper packaging by Lumson.

THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO DARIO FERRARI, PRESIDENT OF INTERCOS GROuP

The Lifetime Achievement Award, dedicated to enlightened professionals and entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves for talent and tenacity, providing an essential contribution to the evolution of the cosmetics industry, went to Dario Gianandrea Ferrari, Founder and President of Intercos Group: a gesture of gratitude for what Ferrari has done for the growth of the sector in the world.

Left, Enrico Zannini, General Manager of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, Renato Ancorotti, Cosmetica Italia President, congratulate with Dario Ferrari, Intercos Group President