Cognis sells stake in Cognis Oleochemicals to PTT Chemical International
Cognis has sold its stake in a producer of natural oil and fat derived chemicals to focus on the wellness and sustainability trends.
Archives for July 22, 2008
BASF announces second packaging price hike
It is not only the price of raw ingredients that are going up, packaging materials are becoming more costly, evinced by the latest hike from BASF.
Hermes sales results led by perfume
Perfume sales drove double-digit sales growth for Hermes as the luxury goods company shrugged off concerns about an economic downturn.
Kline analyst praises Estee Lauder's Indian venture
Taking a minority stake in Forest Essentials will provide Estee Lauder with improved access to a small but fast-growing market brimming with opportunity, says a Kline analyst.
Rockwood to acquire leading pigments producer
Rockwood Holding, the New Jersey based producer of specialty pigments, says it has bought up Holliday Pigments, a leading producer of ultramarine blue.
Aveda reformulates make-up line with natural pigments
Leading natural cosmetics provider Aveda has updated and expanded its Uruku make-up collection, opting for natural annatto pigment instead of synthetics.