Archives for May 11, 2005

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Flat sales but profits up for Beiersdorf

The maker of the Nivea brand has announced first quarter sales broadly in line with the previous quarter, but a small increase in profits helped the company to achieve a respectable bottom line, reports Simon Pitman.

Natural foods manufacturer builds on cosmetics operations

Now Foods has completed the acquisition of a contract manufacturer of personal care and cosmetic products. The deal will allow the company to broaden its portfolio and forms part of a continuing trend whereby the line between food, health and cosmetic...