Study finds green surfactants produced from yeasts
A team of researchers in Peoria, Illinois, focusing on yeasts, claims to have found it to be a possible source of ‘green’ surfactants for use in industries such as cosmetics and personal care.
Archives for August 2, 2011
Demand for cosmeceuticals set to outpace average industry growth
Driven by an aging population looking for anti-aging solutions, the cosmeceutical market in the US is projected to grow at almost double the average rate for the cosmetics sector, according to the Freedonia Group.
Unilever tipped to move out of food to focus on home and personal care
Analysts at investment bank Liberum Capital expect Unilever to sell its food arm, excluding the ice cream and beverage category, for an estimated figure of €14bn in an effort to grow its home and personal care business.
Social Media: Don’t wait for consumers to come to you, meet them on their platform
As social media evolves, more retailers need to look at integrating it into their online stores and turn them into entertainment destinations, or they may be missing a trick, according to data analyst Verdict.
Merck reinforces its industrial microbiology position with Biotest acquisition
Merck Millipore has acquired the microbiology business of Biotest AG, as it seeks to complement its portfolio in the growing segment of industrial microbiology for contamination detection.