Unilever has its new product launches to thank for its growth in Personal Care last year as the company as a whole saw profit grow despite a sales dip.
France-based natural ingredients player Naturex has invested in the expansion of its production facility in Chile in an effort to increase the processing of quillaia extract.
Wingman, a brand that developed from an idea in a university dorm room has taken corporate responsibility to a new level with its’ #handitdown campaign that helps teens in need following the over-indulgent Christmas period.
Indian consumer products company Godrej is looking to target the hair care market in South Africa having entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in Cape Town firm Frika Hair’s hair extension business.
Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf has, like many, experienced a tough time in a tough financial climate, but it has still continued its profitable growth plan having seen growth in 2014.
Henkel Beauty Care has expanded its production facility in Maribor, Slovenina investing almost 3 million euros into the new 1,800 m2 modern laboratory and engineering facility.
Avon Canada has announced that it will eliminate most of the jobs at its distribution center in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, as part of its plans to reduce costs and remain competitive.
Unilever’s new TRESemme and Radox factory due to open later this year as part of the company’s £200 million investment programme was visited by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
With the European Parliament and member states logging heads on various issues, analysts reckon imposing the new Data Protection Regulation Act could be delayed, meaning personal data could be exposed.
Lancome announces that it has appointed British makeup artist Lisa Eldridge as its global creative director of Lancôme make-up, focusing on new colours, trends and formulations.
Walgreens and Alliance Boots say they have moved to the second and final step in the process to form a global strategic partnership that will rename the business Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods firm Unilever is looking to bolster its position in the skin cleansing market in Mexico with the acquisition of two brands from Procter & Gamble.
France’s Competition Authority (Autorité de la concurrence) has issued a fine to 11 personal and home care companies, which includes L’Oréal, Unilever, and Beiersdorf, over allegations of a conspiracy to rig the prices of products such as shampoo.
Under EU regulations adopted last year, lavender oil and two elements of oakmoss will be classed as potentially producing allergies, placing them in the chemical toxins category. A ruling some fear will majorly affect the French perfumes industry..
Avon Products confirmed a settle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to its long-standing litigation concerning overseas business practices.
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After being negatively impacted by the devaluation of the ruble, cosmetics giant Oriflame has revealed its’ plans to speed up the level of price increases in Russia in the coming year.
As European legislation remains a challenge for the cosmetics industry, LICARA guidelines are geared towards helping to weigh up the pros and cons and assess the risks of using nanomaterials in products.
Pierre Fabre is cutting 551 jobs in pharmaceutical research and development and sales by 2016, almost exclusively in France, as it focuses on expanding its cosmetics division abroad.
Botanical extract player Naturex is opening a subsidiary in Chile to strengthen its position in Latin America, in a move that builds on its January 2014 acquisition of the Chile Botanics business.
Cosmetics manufacturer Oriflame has announced that the commissioning process for its new production facility in Noginsk, Russia, has been completed as well as an update on the ongoing tax investigation that has also seen developments.
Despite its' concerns over the inclusion of 'controversial investor protection' rules in TTIP talks, Germany has announced that it is no longer opposing a European trade deal with Canada.
Personal care manufacturer Beiersdorf has launched a new travel retail product which will strengthen its anti-ageing offering, with a particular focus on the masstige market.
French supplier of natural cosmetics ingredients, Sophim has acquired a new plant in Spain as it rolls out plans to cater to growing market demand, particularly in the area of botanically derived squalene.
Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal and food giant Nestle have announced they will end the activity of their joint venture Innéov during the course of the first quarter 2015.
Estée Lauder Companies has met with huge success in Asia on the back of a targeted approach to product development that delivers tailored products specifically designed for Asian consumers.
Swiss supplier Clariant has completed global ISO22716 and EFfci Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for all 22 of its dedicated cosmetics ingredients sites, including core-toll manufacturers.
For the fifth consecutive year cosmetics company Shiseido won the Top Award at the 28th IFSCC Congress for its presentation its novel approach to anti-ageing facial skin care.
Men’s skin care brand Bulldog will ‘collaborate to success’ in Thailand with Health and Beauty retailer Boots launching its range of products in Thailand later this month, extending its partnership.
Avon Products has announced the division of its Latin American business, which will soon be separated into southern and northern countries as part of aims to strengthen marketing and field management.
The acquisition of a new business on the flavours side of the Symrise business boosts group sales, but on the fragrance and care side of the business, sales remain stagnant amidst tough market conditions.
Unilever UK has closed its Personal Care factory on Alberto Road in Swansea after 23 years of manufacturing, having moved to its historical home in Port Sunlight.
The European Union has expressed its' concerns over China’s regulations on cosmetics and medical devices at the World Trade Organisation’s technical standards committee.
In a tough economic climate that has affected all of the industry’s big players, Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf expects consumer demand to return having posted its third quarter results.
According to cosmetic giant L'Oréal, the mass market hit an 'air pocket' in western Europe during the third quarter, hitting its' consumer products division, which accounts for almost half of group revenues.
Although suffering from economic weakness in a number of its key markets, compounded by an ongoing taxation enquiry in Russia, Oriflame's Q3 results show that organic sales revenues are on the up.
On Tuesday, Ministers instructed The Directorate General for Competition, Consumption and Repression of Frauds (DGCCRF) to look into gendered pricing of fast-moving consumer goods, particularly personal care items.
The Spanish brand, created by Marie-Sixtine de Coral, has partnered with international hospitality supplier GM Groupe on amenities including soap, shower gel, shampoo, hair and body gel as well as body lotion.
The Estée Lauder Companies have reported a significant drop in its first quarter sales and net profit, leading it to reduce its outlook on future revenues.
The company launched a dedicated French website and partnered with the digital commerce site Mondebio.com as well as with conventional retailer Parashop to sell its AcnEase directly to French consumers.
Switzerland-based fine chemicals player Clariant has posted strong third quarter results, but the breakdown shows that the chemical care business was the only division posting a fall in revenues.
Avon Products has made progress in its turnaround bid by posting third quarter net income attributable to the company of $91.4 million, versus a loss of $5.5 million a year earlier.
L’Oreal’s Travel Retail Division is launching its Vichy, La Roche-Posay and Kérastase brands in selected Travel Retail locations in Asia and the Americas, as it looks to capitalize on its ‘sixth continent’.
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