Archives for August 2, 2004

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Longer lives mean increased desire for youthfulness

Marketers of health and beauty products are watching the ageing population of major markets in North America and western Europe with great interest, knowing that the trend towards living longer is bringing with it increased demand for premium...

Tough times for Unilever

Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group Unilever faced tough competition for its personal care products in the first half, operating mainly in weak markets with declining prices. Cutting costs helped improve operating profits at the division, but price cuts...

Healing properties of aloe vera highlighted

The increasingly popular herbal extract aloe vera may be able to prolong the amount of time a trauma injury patient can survive before receiving treatment, such as a blood transfusion, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.