Older generations focus on eco packaging, study finds
A consumer’s age profile can influence whether they base their purchasing decisions on the eco-friendliness of packaging, according to a new survey.
Archives for April 20, 2009
Revlon mulls investor buy-out proposal
Revlon’s board of directors is mulling a proposal by investment group MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings to buy-out shares it does not already own in the business.
Deodorants tailored to disguise either male or female underarm odor released
Gender specific fragrances and deodorants that take into account the characteristic underarm odors of males and females are now hitting the market.
Bio lemon extract can help formulators go organic, says Gattefossé
Water extracted from organic lemons can help formulators increase the organic percentage of their products, according to French ingredients supplier Gattefossé.
Consumers rank glass as most eco packaging material, says FEVE
Half of those surveyed in a European wide study said that glass has a more positive impact on the environment than other packaging materials such as plastics, metal cans and cartons, according to the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).
In-cosmetics opens its doors in Munich, Germany
The in-cosmetics show has opened its doors to the industry in Munich and the CosmeticsDesign-Europe team will be pacing the aisles to bring you all the highlights.
GSK pays €2.78bn for skincare maker Stiefel
GlaxoSmithKline has paid $3.6bn (€2.78bn) for US-based dermatology specialist Stiefel, the largest independent company of its kind.