Archives for June 28, 2005

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Dermatologists hone psoriasis treament

A UK dermatological study into the affects of a compound extracted from Araroba trees claim they have improved the treatment for psoriasis. Simon Pitman reports on what could prove to be a break-through for a condition that affects as many as one in...

AS Watson moves in on the Netherlands

Hong-Kong based AS Watson, part of the Hutchinson Whampoa group, is continuing its march into the European health and beauty retail sector with the acquisition of Portegies Drugstore in the Netherlands, reports Simon Pitman.

Symrise restructures fragrance division

Germany-based Symrise is reorganizing its global, regional and local fragrance management teams in an effort to hone its fine fragrance, personal care and oral care categories, writes Simon Pitman.

P&G-Gillette deal hits further delays

Procter & Gamble's plans to have the Gillette deal sealed by the end of the year may have been scuppered following delays by European regulators and the publication of a report that questions the fairness of the deal, reports Simon Pitman.