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Battle for Kanebo narrowed down to three players

By  Simon Pitman

The battle for Japaneseconsumer giant Kanebo and its cosmetics division has been narrowed down to three players that include Japanese personal care giant Kao, and investment groups that include European and US companies.

Polimoon expands into Eastern Europe

By  Simon Pitman

Belgian plastics manufacturer Polimoon is making the move into the Eastern European cosmetics packaging market, having purchased a 70 per cent share in Polish manufacturer PPH Lima-Pol.

Weekly Comment

The reach of lobbying

The oft-said adage that there are two things people don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation - falls apart at the doors of the EU's parliament.