The Hamburg, Germany-based firm defied economic and political headwinds and China troubles in the fiscal 2022 first half to book organic net sales growth of 10.5% to €4.5bn worldwide. Despite optimism about China recovery, sun care, and its recent Chantecaille acquisition, Beiersdorf is projecting a slowdown in the second half in what remains a volatile operating environment.

Beiersdorf extends Eucerin line combining skin treatment with sun care and moves the brand into post-acne category using Thiamidol ingredient. Eucerin and Aquaphor brand sales grew 18.2% in its latest quarter.

Following cyberattack, chief information officer Mukesh Rathi said Dr Reddy's was “anticipating all services to be up within 24 hours,” adding that “we do not foresee any major impact on our operations due to this incident.”

The iconic sunscreen brand aims to capitalize on growing demand for mineral sunscreens – widely perceived as consumers’ safest option in sun defense – by positioning offerings that contain mixes of mineral and chemical UV filters as “mineral-based,” according to a suit filed in December in California federal court.