Israeli antioxidant supplier Algatechnologies has increased its market presence in the US with the launch of a sunscreen and skincare range from the Perrigo Group.
Pharmaceutical and cosmetics contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) in India can now claim tax credit on their advertising spend following a recent appeal court victory for US beverage giant Coca-Cola.
L’Oreal has announced a 14 per cent drop in its first half profits as a gradual rise in sales helps get the global cosmetics player back on track, beating market forecasts.
Kose, one of Japan’s biggest cosmetic and personal care providers, says it will start to focus on developing international markets to counterbalance weaker developed markets.
A stress busting spray based on the smell of cut grass will soon hit the market and researchers claim the potential for cosmetics and fragrances is significant.
The big downturn in the luxury market has led to major structural changes in the global personal care industry that go beyond cyclical factors, claims Fitch Rating.
Direct sales player Oriflame has announced a big increase in local sales for its second quarter, but the negative impact of currency exchange hits profits.
Education campaigns are needed to warn about the dangers of using traditional kohl eye liners found in much of North Africa and the Middle East, according to a doctor in Belgium.
New oral and topical antioxidant strategies for skin ageing are sought by the organisers of the Malta Skin Ageing Congress taking place October 29-30 in Malta.
Californian-based supplier, AIDP, has won a US patent for a method of manufacturing mineral collagen it says can increase the body's ability to consume minerals such as calcium and magnesium when formulated together.
Naturex has succeeded in its stated ambition to become the world’s biggest independent botanicals extracts supplier by striking a deal that brings on-board the ingredients division of Spanish company, Natraceutical.
The perfume and cosmetics division of luxury goods player Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton (LVMH) suffered sales losses in the first half of 2009 but stood up better than its wines and spirits segment.
The American market for beauty foods and supplements remains far behind the Japanese and European markets. In this article, NutraIngredients-USA.com looks at some of the reasons why.
Although the company’s adhesives business has been battered by the recession, Q2 sales for its personal care operations were buoyed by developing markets
Fragrance and flavour supplier Givaudan blames a drop in sales on destocking and lower consumer demand, although it said second quarter results show a slight recovery.
Lower costs boost second quarter profits for soap and toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive, despite the fact that global sales fell on the strength of the dollar.
The US market for beauty foods has grown significantly over the past five years, but the higher price demanded by products in this category could be putting the brakes on future growth, says market researcher Datamonitor.
Gerresheimer has cut its forecast for 2009 after a poor second quarter that saw gains made in drug packaging pegged back by falling demand from the cosmetics industry.
The United States continues to be the most dynamic market for lycopene products, demonstrating a steady stream of activity over the past five years, according to product launch statistics.
Mumbai-based Galaxy Surfactants has purchased a majority stake in US-based ingredients supplier Tri-K in order to expand on its personal care portfolio and consolidate its global presence.
Global fragrance company Coty, announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Russia as part of a strategic initiative to establish direct in-house marketing control of the Coty products in Russia.
Cargill is to introduce its Ingeo bioplastics to Brazil, offering the food, cosmetics and other industries a new packaging material derived from sugar instead of petroleum.
Celebrity hairdresser, Louise Galvin, has received carbon neutral accreditation from The Carbon Neutral Company for her hair care line Galvin Sacred Locks.
Beiersdorf has invested €10 million to expand a factory in Bangplee, Thailand in order to double the manufacturing capacity of its Nivea products and capitalize on the fast expanding South East Asian market.
Specialty soaps and skin care provider Crabtree & Evelyn has filed for bankruptcy in the US, becoming the latest personal care player to fall victim to the economic crisis.
An IPO for leading China hair care BaWang has triggered investor interest that saw shares traded at the top end of forecasts, raising €152m for the company.
Rhodia has just completed the acquisition of its minority partner’s shares in its joint venture Rhodia Thai Industries, as part of the firm’s wider strategy to reinforce its global presence in specialty surfactants.