A prototype of a lickable TV screen capable of mimicking flavors was invented in Japan. Professor Miyashita, who built the prototype in the past year, estimates that making a commercial version would cost around $ 900 and its potential uses would include distance learning for sommeliers and cooks and tasting games and quizzes on all the tastes of the world. Miyashita said: "In the era of COVID-19, this type of technology can improve the way people connect and interact with the outside world. The goal is to enable people to experience something like eating. in a restaurant on the other side of the world, even while staying at home ".

Strong growth in demand for alcohol-free cosmetics is expected for the near future, especially in Asian countries, with reference to the interest in halal, vegan and botanical cosmetics

According to survey data from the NPD Group and CivicScience, 31% of US consumers will purchase beauty products for themselves while on vacation. Merchandising during the holiday season often encourages self-gift, not just for fragrances but for other beauty categories as well

Some US regulatory updates published by the Independent Beauty Association and the FDA regarding the production of disinfectants and the right to know ingredients and flavors

Based on the latest Nielsen report, consumers have confirmed a strong preference for sustainability and for the search for specific active ingredients rather than specific brands or products. In the world of fragrances, there has been a huge interest in refillable fragrances and an increase in searches for fragrances with musky ingredients.

Japanese group Takasago, a leader in perfume composition in Asia, provides brands with consumer information, an olfactory experience and a wide range of ingredients to help them understand today's China, the new Eldorado for fragrances

Byredo's latest perfume, "Mumbai Noise", tells the memories of Ben Gorham linked to Mumbai and its atmospheres that are interpreted by the Indian photographer "Ashish Shah" who has enlisted a diverse cast of local dancers, architects transformed into models, drag performers and artists and produced a bright portfolio of images intended to reflect modern India.

Firmenich has announced a partnership with Jungle, a French start-up, and the launch of the first ingredient developed together: Muguet Firgood, the first sustainable extract of muguet for premium perfumery.