While there may be slight growth in palm oil exports in Indonesia it is not expected to be significant as markets are weak and prices could remain low, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (Gapki).
Phase I of Unilever’s facility in the company’s global manufacturing base in Meishan has been completed, which will mainly cater to China's western markets.
The global natural personal care market could be due a boost in the coming years as brands begin to look at positioning themselves as ‘truly natural’ in order to gain the trust and acceptance of consumers.
Last year the trend of facial hair seemed to take off and the beard is a ubiquitous sight on any busy high street across Europe and the US; and rather than hurting the men’s grooming sector, there is an opportunity for brands to target and capitalise...
The company is reverting to its brand-guardian leadership structure, with design oversight for cosmetics and skin care for the IMEA region centralized in Geneva, Switzerland.