Personal care and hygiene products provider Kimberly-Clark said
that profits jumped 64 per cent for its first quarter, on the back
of particularly strong sales in emerging markets and reduced costs
gained from restructuring.
The Federation of European Direct Selling Association (FEDSA) has
attended a meeting with the EC to seek a reform of consumer
protection legislation in Europe, to allow for global cosmetic
companies to more freely retail in these...
Although China has long been tipped as the next big market for
international cosmetics companies to target, experts are now
turning their focus on Indonesia and Turkey as the next hotly
tipped place for investment.
Authorities in China are aiming to tighten personal care
manufacturer's product efficacy claims and tighten safety, as part
of the move to bring the country in line with international
regulations.
It comes as no surprise that a main theme of In-Cosmetics 2007 was 'Natural and Organic' ingredient alternatives. However, it was noticeable that many manufacturers were starting to diversify in this category - highlighting the benefits of Marine...
The UK's leading health and Beauty store, Alliance Boots, is due to
be sold into the private sector, following the backing of board
members of a £10.6bn take-over bid.
L'Oreal has reported strong sales across all geographical areas in
Q1, with emerging markets posting the fastest like-for-like growth
rate for the period, despite falling sales in the US.
Continued expansion in Asia and a 12.4 per cent rise in
sales were the key highlights during the
first quarter 2007 for international packaging group Crown.
Major industry show In Cosmetics opened it
doors yesterday, with exhibitors from far and wide battling to
showcase new creations and innovations aimed at setting the global
cosmetics and toiletries industry alight.
Market analysts Euromonitor will today present at In-Cosmetics and
discuss how the global cosmetics and toiletries industry reached a
five year high in 2006 - with the fragrance industry making a
surprise comeback.
In a move that highlights a commitement to sustainable
development, the French cosmetics industry is poised to start
using a rare Madagascar Orchid that is sustainably sourced.
Following recent news that Japanese players are becoming
increasingly prevalent in the global top ten cosmetics ranking,
Kanebo has announced that it will now aggressively step up its
business worldwide.
Global personal care provider Johnson & Johnson is rumored
to have taken over China cosmetics giant Dabao in a move that
would secure it the country's largest domestic skin care provider.
Swiss flavours and fragrance manufacturers Givaudan has reported
strong Q1 results - as a direct impact of the acquisition of Quest
International last year.
Despite recent news that larger Japanese players are gaining
momentum on Western cosmetic manufacturers, industry insiders have
stated that there is no real, imminent threat.
Swiss fragrance and flavors giant Givaudan will open a new perfume
creation centre in East Hannover, billed as the most
technologically advanced facility of its kind.
China has long-proved a difficult market for personal care players
to crack, but after the government recently announced that it was
relaxing personal care import regulations from countries with BSE,
things might start to get a little...
The market for Halal cosmetics is growing on a global basis, but
nowhere is this trend more pronounced than in the Middle East,
where conscientious consumers are specifically searching out Halal
endorsed products.
Western cosmetic manufacturers are becoming increasingly threatened
by up-and-coming Japanese players - who are slowly but surely
rising in popularity, according to a new report.
As the cosmetics industry becomes over-run with plant and fruit
extract ingredients - manufacturers are beginning to diversify with
'novelty' ingredients that capitalise on the growing desire for
alternative products, from...
With China consumers buying up personal care and cosmetic products
at unprecedented rates opportunities for abound for investors, but
a new financial report advises caution.
As an influx of skin whitening ingredients hit the market, it looks
set to be the biggest year yet for this growing industry. However,
experts are beginning to predict that skin brighteners may be set
to take over, as consumers desire...
Mannatech has launched a new skin care line featuring a proprietary
water technology that means the formulation has no need for any
preservatives - giving it a head start in the increasingly
competitive market for natural-based products.
Mirroring the trend already seen in Europe for mass market
retailers to start stocking organic personal care lines, Target,
one of the biggest retailers in the US, is about to commence sales
of a new Erbaviva bath, body and skin care...
New York assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and state senator Charles
Fuschillo are co-sponsoring a bill that is aimed at introducing
expiration dates on sun care products.
Cognis Care Chemicals has created a new concept that is thought to
become innovative within the booming skin whitening market, an
ingredient that decreases the melanogenesis process, leading to
lighter skin tones.
Momentive Performance Materials has launched a new ingredient for
the skin care segment - Silsoft E-Pearl emulsion - a non-ionic
emulsion with sensory benefits as well as skin lightening
capabilities.
The European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) has been lobbying the
European Parliament in a bid to sort out 'transfer passenger
problems' that are said to be affecting duty-free sales of cosmetic
and fragrance products.
US-headquartered Univar, a worldwide provider of personal care chemicals, has announced that its US subsidiary is to acquire the Chemcentral Corporation in a deal valued at $600m.
Packaging company Risdon International says the opening of a new
office in Shanghai will serve as a means to support its future
expansion plans in China, where world-beating growth is currently
driving the personal care market.
Parrs Products, a New Zealand-based maker of natural-based skin
care products, has signed a deal to distribute throughout North
America, driven by interest in its indigenous plant extracts and
other natural ingredients.
An unlikely trend amongst hair care manufacturers may be emerging
thanks to an innovative UK hair salon, which has recently
introduced a new treatment that uses semen derived from bulls as a
lead ingredient - marketed towards the...
The global market for biocides used in the production of personal
care products has grown by 40 per cent since 1996 to reach a value
$570m, despite the fact that growth in demand is falling in the US.
Recent activity in the Chinese cosmetics market indicates that it
is set to become a lucrative and expanding area, prompting many
European manufacturers to target the booming segment through direct
sales.
Used cosmetics bottles will be turned into packaging for the food,
and potentially the cosmetics industry at a proposed €17.6m
recycling plant in the UK.
The global personal care player released audited figures that
confirm a strong performance during 2006, giving the company reason
to upgrade its outlook for 2007 and reconfirming that it is on the
acquisition trail.
A precision batching system for dry goods can be monitored from
abroad, providing diagnostics and performance reports to managers
working remotely, its manufacturer claims.
From 31st March all passengers flying in and out of
Australia will be limited to taking on board cosmetics and any
other liquids that are less than 100ml in size.
Fueled by massive economic growth and the shear size of the
population, the market for professional skin care in China looks
set to topple worldwide competition if current growth rates can be
sustained.
In a bid to capitalise on the robust Chinese cosmetics market,
France based ingredients provider, Silab, has announced the opening
of a representative office based in Shanghai.
UK ingredients provider Treatt says it has invested in organic oils
manufacturer Earthoil, in a deal that will enable the company to
meet growing demands from cosmetic manufacturers for natural and
organic ingredients.
Global fragrance manufacturer Coty has consolidated its regional
business portfolios in America, Europe and Asia to create a new
overall global unit, in a bid to cement its goal of becoming one of
the top five global beauty companies...
LycoRed is promoting its tomato lycopene complex for skin health
benefits, as it seeks to draw more attention to the ingredient
amongst US makers of supplements for 'beauty from within'.
Following the recent sale of its Hirtler soap factory to an
independent buyer, Beiersdorf has stated this week that it will
sell its logistics centre in Hamburg in a bid to bring the
realignment of its supply chain organisation programme...
Brazilian cosmetic and personal care companies reported that their
sales grew by 12.3 per cent in 2006, boosted by the continued
strength of the domestic market, together with interest in
natural-based products.
The novel marriage between cosmetic giant MAC and Barbie license
holder Mattel has been cemented this week with the announcement of
the full Barbie inspired cosmetic range for adults –launched
worldwide next month.
L'Oreal has yet again reported booming operating profits, driven by
lucrative acquisitions such as natural cosmetics company, The Body
Shop and product innovations – but despite the continued rise, net
earnings came in below...
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