Switzerland-based flavours and fragrance business Givaudan showed strong financial results for the first half of the financial year, mainly on the back of gains in its fragrance division.
Swedish cosmetics maker Oriflame saw strong sales growth in Asia, Africa and Latin America once again for the second three months of the year, although admits that figures in Europe and CIS fell just short of expectations.
Fragrance and flavours player Symrise has reported a big rise in its first half year results, driven by gains in its emerging market operations, together with the scent and care division.
Color cosmetics and fragrance maker Elizabeth Arden reported health gains in revenue for its fourth quarter, but net profit is hit by licensing acquisition costs.
Pop star Rihanna has been dropped from a multi-million Euro advertising campaign sponsored by Germany-based cosmetics and personal care giant Beiersdorf for its Nivea skin care brand.
Procter & Gamble has announced its fourth quarter and full year results, showing sales for the last three months were slightly down, but profits rise on higher retail prices and cost savings.
L’Occitane has continued its strategy of driving future global growth with its first foray into the Asian skin care market with its acquisition of a stake in the premium brand, Erborian, which marks the Group’ first acquisition of a brand after its listing...
Symrise has announced the opening of its 'Center of Excellence' near São Paulo, which has been in progress over the last twelve months in an effort to strengthen its presence in Latin America.
Germany-based cosmetics and personal care giant Beiesdorf has reported a rise in its sales for the first half of the year as its consumer division continues to show signs of recovery.
Avon Products has reported one of its worst quarterly results in many years, with both sales and profits taking a big hit on the back of tough market conditions and an ill-defined product portfolio.
Revlon’s second quarter results struggle under the weight of charges, currency translations and falling sales in Europe and Asia, but strong results in the Americas help fend off bigger losses.
Despite a generally depressed European consumer market, personal and household care player Reckitt Benckiser has continued to outshine the market for its Q2 and half year results.
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Burberry and Inter Parfums have announced that after months of negotiations, the two companies will not renew their fragrance and cosmetics licensing agreement.
In what has been a busy summer for beauty firm Coty, it has teamed up with Korean cosmetics player LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) to create Coty Korea in order to expand the presence of both companies in the Korean cosmetics market.
A strong performance in personal care and increased exposure to the emerging markets has aided consumer giant Unilever as it announces its second quarter results.
Symrise has joined the United Nations Global Compact in an effort to commit itself to its principles of sustainable and ethical economic activities in a goal to unite entrepreneurial activity with societal and environmental concerns.
UK-based ingredients supplier Croda has posted steady results for the first half 2012, considering strong 2011 comparatives, aided by solid results from its Consumer Care division.
Procter & Gamble has filed an infringement lawsuit in the US against Team Technologies, claiming the company is violating the company’s intellectual property rights.
Cosmetics company Kao will enhance its production capacity for fatty alcohols used in shampoos to reinforce its business, particularly in the Asian region.
British fashion brand Burberry continues to discuss the future of its fragrance and beauty licensing agreement with Inter Parfums, which may result in the termination of the contract at the end of this year.
Inter Parfums has announced that since December 2011, the fragrance company and its subsidiary, Burberry have been engaged in discussions on the creation of a new operating model for the business.
Reports that the Pershing Square Capital management company has bought a significant stake in P&G have given a boost to the company’s share price, and also comes at a time when the consumer goods giant is under pressure to improve its performance.
The University of York has opened a Bio-renewables Development Centre (BDC) in order to optimise bio-based chemical production and firmly place the UK as a leader in this field.
Naomi Campbell and fragrance licenser Moodform Mission have settled competing New York City court lawsuits relating to agreements to market several lines of fragrances.
The global consumer packaging company has announced the proposed sale of its Cosmetics, Toiletries and Household care products (CTH) business for $709m (€562m at current exchange rates).
The specialty chemicals distributor and provider of market expansion services has teamed up with Induchem, a Swiss cosmetic manufacturer to further develop its presence on the Chinese market.
Norway-based Chitinor has scquired BASF’s marine biopolymers chitosan business operations in an effort to expand its biopolymer product ranges and market reach.
L’Oreal has confirmed that it is proposing to make a $42m investment to increase the production capacity at its production facility in Kenton County, Kentucky.
Denmark’s Ministry of the Environment has announced it is to offer grants to Danish companies to motivate the development and testing of chemical alternatives.
Fragrance player Coty has confirmed that it plans to raise approximately $700 million from an initial public offering, putting it in a stronger position for future acquisitions.
Procter & Gamble has been downgraded by investment bank RBC Capital Markets following the announcement of the personal care player’s plans to kick start the business.
Kanebo has announced that it will be entering into the Romanian market as it continues to extend its global reach beyond the saturated and stagnant domestic market in Japan.
Chemical company Gevo has signed a collaborative agreement with the intent to site a cellulosic biomass isobutanol facility in Southeast Asia, as it looks to grow in one of the fastest growing chemical markets.
Procter & Gamble has announced it is lowering its profit guidance on the back of a slowing global economy, negative currency translation and tough competition.
French ingredients player Silab has continued its strategy of getting closer to local customers by opening a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to better serve the South American cosmetic market.
The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant has announced plans to cut up to 500 jobs in Britain as well as outsourcing certain posts to India as part of its latest restructuring programme.
In the face of waning profitability an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein says that Procter & Gamble could become a more efficient business it if were to break up into smaller business units.
Sachtleben, which is a venture of Rockwood and Kemira Oyj, will strengthen its position in the cosmetics market thanks to the acquisition of crenox GmbH’s titanium dioxide production assets.
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Germany-based fragrance and flavour supplier Symrise has announced the completion of a €16 million investment at its Holzminden headquarters to meet demand for synthetic menthols in emerging markets.
Dutch food additives firm Siveele will benefit from considerable investment in the business from Chinese manufacturer Pangbo Biological Engineering, with preservatives being one focus for future development.
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