BolognaFiere Cosmoprof has acquired a 70 percent stake in Beauty to Business, the Bergamo-based exhibition dedicated to the cosmetics manufacturing supply chain. The transaction, announced on July 7, 2026, marks a significant strategic move for the organiser of the global Cosmoprof network, deepening its investment in the infrastructure that drives beauty product development worldwide.
Beauty to Business occupies a distinct and important position within the industry calendar. Unlike consumer-facing beauty events, it operates at the production end of the business, bringing together companies across cosmetic ingredients, contract manufacturing, packaging, machinery and production technologies. It is where formulation decisions get made, supplier relationships get built and manufacturing partnerships get formed. For the brands and professionals who work in this space, it is a serious business platform.
For BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, the acquisition is a natural extension of its global strategy. As the organiser of Cosmoprof-branded events across the world, the company has built one of the most extensive networks in the international beauty industry. Bringing Beauty to Business into that ecosystem gives the Bergamo event access to a significantly wider audience of international buyers, brands and industry professionals, while giving Cosmoprof a stronger foothold in the manufacturing and supply chain segment of the market.
Italy’s role in this story carries real weight. According to data released by the Italian Trade Agency, Italy’s manufacturing clusters account for approximately 6.3 percent of total global exports of finished cosmetic products, placing the country fifth in the world. That manufacturing heritage has made Italy a preferred sourcing destination for international beauty companies across Europe, Asia and beyond.
The acquisition is expected to support the continued international expansion of Italy’s cosmetics manufacturing sector while reinforcing Beauty to Business as a leading platform for supply chain professionals. At a time when manufacturing resilience, ingredient sourcing and production innovation have become genuine strategic priorities for beauty brands globally, the timing of this investment feels well-considered and forward-looking.
