Lafley announces restructuring of P&G business units

06-Jun-2013 - It's action stations at P&G, where in the past few weeks, A.G. Lafley has been reappointed as company CEO, four new major executive appointments have been announced and, most recently,...

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P&G and Beiersdorf – A potential match made in heaven?

06-Jun-2013 - Could it be third time lucky? Rumours are flying around that consumer goods giants Procter & Gamble and Beiersdorf could be ready to strike a deal, having flirted before; despite...

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Naturex CEO talks HQ expansion, green credentials and the memory of Jacques Dikansky

06-Jun-2013 - Naturex hosted 500 of its employees and guests the weekend just passed as it inaugurated a €12m expansion of its Avignon HQ in southern France. We caught up with CEO...

How L’Oréal evaluates its suppliers to stay ahead of the game

05-Jun-2013 - Being one of the biggest cosmetics companies in the world will always bring added pressure and scrutiny over everything it does, and for L’Oréal this means ensuring long-term, transparent relationships...

Birchbox starts new chapter with new global brand identity

04-Jun-2013 - Having cemented its position in the beauty box market, discovery retail firm Birchbox is not resting on its laurels, as it unveils its new global brand identity and website, in...

Premium skin care takes centre stage in China

04-Jun-2013 - The premium skin care market in China has seen strong growth over the last 12 months and possesses several opportunities for cosmetics manufacturers.

Tate & Lyle acquires Swedish oat extract producer

31-May-2013 - UK-based sugar giant Tate & Lyle has acquired Biovelop, a company that produces oat beta glucan, which is marketed as a natural ingredient called Avenacare to the cosmetics industry.

L’Oréal creates scientific advisory research & innovation board

29-May-2013 - The french firm has put together a Scientific Advisory Board composed of nine distinguished scientists from diverse disciplines and of varied nationalities, whose mission it will be to bring ideas...

Safety - a little word with a big meaning for J&J

28-May-2013 - Having come under scrutiny over ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products like many this past year, consumer goods giant Johnson & Johnson has reiterated its commitment to the...

E.F.E.O AGM to review on-going essential oil legislation

28-May-2013 - The European Federation of Essential Oils is set to hold its 10th annual general meeting which will bring EU professionals together to review on-going legislation and developments in the segment....

Coty continues march into emerging markets with acquisition of SE Asian distributor

28-May-2013 - Global fragrance and cosmetics company has confirmed the acquisition of a leading Southeast Asian distributor, just days after forming a joint venture with a distributor in Brazil.

L’Oréal expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa another ‘good move’

24-May-2013 - When you are one of the leading cosmetics companies in the world you cannot rest on your laurels. Despite performing ahead of the market and expanding its operations to compete...

Burberry results hit after taking its fragrance deal in-house

24-May-2013 - British luxury goods brand Burberry has seen a slump in its revenue and profit for the first quarter of the year, following its decision to end the fragrance license agreement...

L’Oréal announces a series of major executive appointments

23-May-2013 - L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has announced a series of key executive appointments, all of which will take effect from 1st of July, this year. The appointments all include key executives...

UK / Norwegian team develop living skin equivalent testing model

22-May-2013 - Epistem, a UK biotechnology company with expertise in skin biology, has teamed up with ScandiDerma, a Norwegian company specialised in developing new dermatological ingredients from biomass to develop an in...

Avon appoints former Tupperware boss to head up US turnaround

21-May-2013 - Avon Products has given the job of president of its North America operations to Pablo Munoz, building on his experience with Tupperware Brands.

World’s 1st OTC DNA anti-ageing test honoured with award

21-May-2013 - The world’s first over-the-counter DNA anti-ageing test made by cosmetics analytics firm geneOnyx has been recognised by global analyst firm Frost & Sullivan with its 2013 European New Product Innovation...

Boots boosted by US sales, eyes further expansion in Asia

21-May-2013 - Boots Alliance says that sales of its No 7 Protect and Perfect brand in the United States has given a significant boost to help drive a successful quarter for the...

Emerging markets drive sales gains for Symrise

14-May-2013 - Flavours and ingredients player Symrise says that the driving force behind its strong market growth during the first financial quarters was the emerging markets.

Estée Lauder profits up as cost savings kick in

02-May-2013 - The Estée Lauder Companies posted solid third quarter results, as sales climbed steadily and profits rose significantly as it realized benefits from its cost restructuring program.

Oriflame ups its investment in India

02-May-2013 - Swedish cosmetics maker Oriflame has increased its focus on Asia and India in particular, with plans to launch 200 new products in the region following its acquisition of a manufacturing...

Shiseido results hit by decline in Japan and China market

30-Apr-2013 - Japan-based cosmetics giant Shiseido has announced a dip in its full year 2012 financial results as the domestic market continues to face challenges and sales in China also slump.

Symrise makes major investment in R&D facility

30-Apr-2013 - Germany-based fragrance and flavours player Symrise has officially opened its research and development facility in Holzminden as part of efforts to raise innovation across all its product portfolios.

Should Procter & Gamble exit fragrance and color cosmetics?

24-Apr-2013 - A lack of synergy between the different categories in Procter & Gamble’s portfolio may mean divesting from color cosmetics and fragrances to improve business performance, a leading analyst claims.