Archives for December 13, 2011

Fragrance apps are a way for the industry to reach out to consumers

According to spokesperson Linda Harman for Givaudan UK, mobile apps are a way for industry professionals to cut out the middle man and reach consumers with product information they require on the go.

Boom in Indian cosmetics market driven by changing socio-economic climate – research

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) says that rapidly changing socio-economic conditions there could see the market for cosmetics double by 2014.

Unlucky-for-some but not Inter Parfums as it inks 13 year license agreement

Inter Parfums has entered into a 13 year worldwide license agreement with fellow French firm La Maison Repetto for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the latter’s ‘Repetto’ brand.

Nutricosmetic product launched in Asia in response to consumer demand

UK-based Works with Water Nutraceuticals is launching its nutricosmetics product to the Asian market in December 2011 in response to consumer demand.

Dispatches from Microbiota 2011

Big future forecast for pre- and probiotics

The Boston-based Human Microbiome Project is three years into a five-year project that is throwing up revelations about how human microorganisms behave – and its leader predicts a big future for pre- and probiotics.

SILAB is elected winner of all winners in cosmetic category

SILAB, the international supplier of natural active ingredients to the cosmetics industry, has been named the winner of all winners in the cosmetics category by the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI).

Lubrizol acquires specialty chemicals firm Active Organics

Ohio-based Lubrizol has acquired specialty chemicals firm Active Organics in a move that expands its operations in the botanical extracts and natural performance ingredients market.