News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Henkel has been listed as an industry group leader in the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI Europe) for the seventh consecutive year, again topping the Household & Personal Products category.
University of Stuttgart researchers have developed a particle simulator that they say can look at how to control and optimize the process of new compounds within the ‘bubble columns’ of raw materials more efficiently then current industry methods.
Manufacturers with a beauty focus, such as L’Oréal and Estée Lauder, are better placed to drive growth than those with a cross-industry presence such as Procter and Gamble and Unilever, according to Euromonitor.
Ingredients player Croda has received regulatory approval from Chinese authorities to acquire a majority stake in Sichuan Sipo Chemical, as it looks to boost its presence in Asia and other emerging markets.
The perfume and cosmetics packaging event is gearing up for its 10th edition in 2014, which is taking place on 5-6 February and is set to play host to over 200 exhibitors including Albéa, Gerresheimer and Mega Airless.