Max Neeman, one of the largest names in Indian market research, has entered into the country's cosmetics market on the back of huge potential from demographic changes.
Prestige brands need to increase their ‘digital competency’ in China in order to ensure future success in not just China, but in the global prestige market, according to a study from NYU Stern School of business.
International chemicals company Rhodia has announced plans to acquire China-based Feixiang Chemicals (ZJG), strengthening its position in both the surfactants market and Asia-Pacific region.
As many foreign cosmetics companies face up to the challenge of rising wages in China, the fact is that while costs rise, increased spending power is likely to translate into higher domestic sales.
Whales could be mined for use in the cosmetics and personal care industry if the current ban on commercial whaling is lifted, according to a report from UK-based charity, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS).
Specialty silica demand will grow significantly in the next four years, driven mainly be demand in developing countries such as China, a Freedonia report says.
The US arm of Shiseido fragrance division, Beaute Prestige International (BPI), has signed a distribution agreement with France-based luxury perfume house Annick Goutal Parfums.
Symrise is planning a major increase in its capacity of synthetic menthol as demand from confectionery and oral care sectors is surging, especially in emerging markets.
Increasing its footprint in the cosmetics and personal care market, Switzerland’s second largest retailer, the Coop Group, has acquired The Body Shop Switzerland.
US-based skin care company Murad has filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of a website it alleges is selling its products without a formal agreement in place.
The European Union and China yesterday reached an agreement to boost research into consumer safety and explore the potential risks from nanotechnology.
Travelling the world looking for rare and endangered fragrant plants has been the life’s work of Givaudan fragrance chemist Roman Kaiser, who has investigated thousands of species.
A number of the most significant players in the European natural personal care market are lining up strategies to expand into new geographic markets and tap into a market that should reach a value of €2bn this year.
Demand for anti-ageing and sun protection products along with increasing popularity of natural is set to drive the global market for cosmetics chemicals, according to a recent report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA)
Shortly after announcing its acquisition of hair color specialist Issue Group, India-based Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) has said it is to purchase another Argentine hair care player.
The 2010 edition of in-cosmetics Asia has an educational thread that aims to open up the fast growing facial skin care market in Asia for international players as well as help Asian companies target Europe.
Ingredients supplier Jan Dekker has launched an extract of the East Asian silver vine fruit which it claims can improve skin transparency and lead to younger looking skin.
Flavour and fragrance ingredients manufacturer and supplier, Treatt, said its Group results for the six months period ending 31 March 2010 were ‘satisfactory’ in light of current economic conditions.
Anglo-Dutch consumer giant, Unilever, has announced it expects its acquisition of Sara Lee’s personal care and European laundry business to be completed by Q4 2010.
Although demand for mineral make-up remains high, the increasing number of products on the market with a low mineral content may harm the credibility of this product category, according to Datamonitor.
German chemicals and nutrients giant Cognis has turned in its best ever Q1 operating profit as sales across its three core divisions exceeded 2008 pre-financial crisis volumes in 2008 for the first time - fueling ongoing buy-out speculation.
Indian personal care products company, Marico, has acquired the aesthetics businesses of Singapore-based Derma Rx Asia Pacific through its skin care solutions subsidiary, Kaya.
A range of cosmetics with mix-it-yourself formulas and ‘transformer’ ingredients have become available in Europe after proving popular in China and India.
Leading glass bottle beauty packaging supplier, Arrowpak, is increasing its focus on plastics packaging solutions for the skin care market as a means of expanding its business.
While consumer demand for green packaging is growing, it is still of secondary concern compared to the main priorities of simplicity, functionality and personality, according to Benjamin Punchard, head of packaging research at Euromonitor.
The trend for ingestible beauty products with beauty enhancing claims has slowed in Europe despite last year’s brighter predictions, according to Mintel.
Lonza has confirmed that its planned vitamin B3 production expansion will occur in China, where the firm expects a double digit surge in demand for the ingredient in coming years.
US-based Topline Products Company, a supplier of cosmetics products and packaging, has announced the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Reynosa, Mexico.
The emergence of the ‘conscience-consumer’ in recent years has moved Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the periphery to the centre stage of cosmetics and personal care companies. But do the main brands share a common vision for the future, and...
Beiersdorf reported strong like-for-like sales growth driven by a marked recovery in its Tesa adhesive group, but the consumer goods division shows a very mixed performance.
US-based International Flavors & Fragrances recorded a 17 percent increase in first quarter revenue, aided by robust Fragrance sales and a strong performance from both divisions in Asia.
French cosmetics player L'Occitane says its recent IPO has helped it to raise HK$5.5bn (€553m) as part of efforts to target expansion in the fast growing China market.
Germany-based Henkel reported a 7.8 per cent increase in first quarter sales aided by an ‘impressive sales performance’ in its cosmetics and toiletries division.
Colgate-Palmolive has announced strong sales growth for its first quarter, driven by robust overseas sales, but tax charges relating to the Venezuelan currency devaluation hit profits.
The company is rolling out an extension to its portfolio that includes hair care, sun care and natural antiperspirant ingredients all aimed at global markets.
Direct-seller Avon has reported a 14 percent increase in first quarter revenue aided by double digit sales growth in the company’s strongest markets; Europe and Latin America.
French plant-derived ingredient supplier Naturex has reported revenues and profits in line with its 2009 targets, and is working on the full integration of recently acquired Natraceutical assets.
In order to avoid accusations of bio-piracy, companies taking out patents on naturally-derived ingredients need to improve their awareness of traditional knowledge.