Archives for November 19, 2009

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Dispute continues over Polo fragrance

By Katie Bird

A long running dispute involving the Ralph Lauren Polo brand moves into the fragrance arena as the US Polo Association prepares to launch a perfume collection.

Symrise buys into North Africa and Middle East

By Guy Montague-Jones

Symrise has acquired fragrance and flavours maker Futura Labs to tap into opportunities in the fast growing regions of North Africa and the Middle East.

Sampling Innovations expand into Spanish market

By Katie Nichol

UK-based Sampling-Innovations, a supplier of samples packaging to the beauty industry, has expanded its operations into the Spanish market by opening a sister company in Barcelona.

Syneron enters skin lightening market

By Katie Nichol

Israel-based Syneron, a manufacturer of medical aesthetic devices, has entered the skin whitening market with the launch of its topical skin whitening products in Asia.

Rumours fly over sale of Reckitt Benckiser

By Simon Pitman

Talk of a multi-billion euro transaction involving Reckitt Benckiser, a global brand owner of personal care and household products, has sent share prices rocketing.