Archives for August 5, 2008

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Givaudan reports ‘resilient’ six months

By Jess Halliday

Givaudan has reported a good first half to 2008 despite the economic environment, seeing above-market growth and hassle-free integration of its recent Quest acquisition.

Overseas sales save Ales from domestic strife

By Guy Montague-Jones

Natural cosmetics and perfume player Ales Group has reported solid sales growth for the first half of the year thanks to success on the international front.

Symrise expands its range of organic actives

By Katie Bird

Symrise has partnered with a Californian producer of botanical extracts as part of plans to become the number one global supplier of green cosmetic ingredients.

Credit crunch ensnares beauty firm Ascendia

By Guy Montague-Jones

US-based Ascendia has fallen victim of the credit crunch and retail slowdown forcing the beauty and health firm to file for bankruptcy protection.

Henkel reports sales growth but costs hit profits

By Simon Pitman

Germany-based personal care and household goods player Henkel has reported healthy organic sales growth for its second quarter but says redundancies and material costs hit the bottom line.