{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"COSMOFACTORY","title":"Contract Manufacturers Making Ingredients, featuring Verel CEO Eugenio Niccolini","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1044,"description":"Proprietary ingredients are more in-demand than ever as beauty makers look to distinguish their products with matchless benefits and memorable science stories. Accordingly, a select number of contract manufacturers are adding ingredient development to their portfolio of services, offering brands not only novel ingredients but an added layer of trust and traceability.  This week on CosmoFactory, we consider how and why cosmetic industry manufacturers are executing upstream vertical integration. Our guest is Eugenio Niccolini, CEO at Verel. The Italy – based personal care manufacturer was founded 1983 and is today owned by the Synergetic Group, a private holding company.  Verel has capabilities across a wide range of cosmetic and personal care product categories as well as product formats, and has since the acquisition brought on ingredient R&D specialists and added dedicated lab facilities to the company, supporting customer partners with the development and sourcing of novel, natural technologies.  If you enjoy this episode, SHARE it with a friend, FOLLOW the CosmoFactory podcast & please LEAVE A REVIEW today. With your help, even more cosmetic industry professionals can discover the inspiring interviews we share on CosmoFactory! ABOUT CosmoFactoryBeauty industry stakeholders listen to the CosmoFactory podcast for inspiration and for up-to-date information on concepts, tactics, and solutions that move business forward. CosmoFactory – Ideas to Innovation is a weekly interview series for cosmetics and personal care suppliers, finished product brand leaders, retailers, buyers, importers, and distributors. Each Tuesday, CosmoFactory guests share experiences, insights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes details—which makes this not only a must-listen B2B podcast but an ongoing case study of our dynamic industry. Guests are actively working in hands-on innovation roles along the beauty industry supply chain; they specialize in raw materials, ingredients, manufacturing,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2xxihR46EyB37XEZb6ECi3XsYyq8_mjZpR4Cvs0scI4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNGU0/MTg0MjU1MzE4NWNh/YmE4NjhmMzQzNzcw/NDcwOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}