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companies, said that “in these intense
CoSMoPRoF AWARDS four days of the event, working side by
Cosmoprof is also the occasion side with the partners of BolognaFiere
to recognize the achievements Cosmoprof, we were able to talk about
of companies and individuals in the excellence expressed by our
the beauty world. The Cosmoprof industry: in addition to the economic
Awards highlight the best picks in evidence, the event made it possible
colour cosmetics, hair, nail and skin to highlight the great importance the
care and beauty salon products. sector has from the employment point of
Producots are selected from all the view with more than 390,000 employees
exhibitors in the different products sectors with three finalists being chosen along the supply chain. Dialogue with
for each of the 11 categories. The Cosmopack Awards reward the most representatives of the institutions
innovative solution in the cosmetics industry: formulations, packaging design, attending the fair allowed us to directly
technology, materials, ingredients and sustainability are the categories. show the value of our companies and
As with the Cosmoprof Awards, three finalists are selected for each of the six to think about their specific needs.
categories. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the most innovative An indispensable synergy to face the
professional or business founder nominated from throughout the entire challenges of the future.”
global beauty industries. This year’s winner was British hairdresser Trevor
Sorbie, whose extraordinary talents earned him the distinction of being
the first British hairdresser to win British Hairdresser of the Year four times,
as well as the first hairdresser ever to receive an MBE for services to British
hairdressing from Queen Elizabeth II.

The new opening dates of the event were demonstrated that it can adapt t the
particularly appreciated by exhibitors: needs of companies and operators
all the pavilions had a coordinated for the development of the sector.”
opening on Thursday 21 March,
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to facilitate the interaction between IMPoRTANCE FoR FuTuRE EVENTS
distribution channels and the presence of THE ITALIAN ECoNoMy On the strength of the success of
international stakeholders. Cosmopack The Italian cosmetics industry has Cosmoprof Bologna Worldwide,
and Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics a turnover of more than euro 15 the organizers are working with
were open for three days until Saturday billion, with exports at record levels renewed optimism and confidence
23 March. The pavilions dedicated to which grew by over 20% in one year on preparing the future events. In the
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the professional channel of Cosmo Hair and a trade balance of more than 4 coming months, Cosmoprof will be
Nail & Beauty Salon remained active billion. These figures highlight the in Bangkok, Las Vegas, Hong Kong,
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for 4 days until Sunday 24 March. importance for the Italian economy to Mumbai and Miami… and back to
According to Enrico Zannini, General the international attendees. Benedetto Bologna for Cosmoprof Worldwide
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Manager of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, Lavino, President of Cosmetica Italia from 20 to 23 March 2025.
“The Cosmoprof format has once again the Italian association of cosmetic

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