As the year draws to a close, CosmeticsDesign.com USA reflects on what has been an important year for the industry. The formaldehyde debate rolled over from the year before, more companies came under scrutiny for ingredients used in their products and...
Evonik is continuing its expansion into emerging markets as it begins the planning stage of its new production facility in Brazil which will produce a wide range of ingredients for cosmetics and other consumer goods.
Virginia-based packaging firm MeadWestvaco (MWV) will focus on customer partnerships, new innovation, and targeting emerging markets as part of its profitable growth strategies to boost its personal care business.
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.
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.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has been recognized as the number one company addressing climate change from the household products sector, according to a new report.
Specialty chemicals firm Clariant has achieved global ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its global management system benefitting its products and customers in the personal care industry.
According to Dr. Benjamin Punchard, the head of global packaging research at Euromonitor International; “Over the 2005-2020 period the fastest growing countries for skin care packaging were Indonesia, China and India.”
Sydney-based cosmetics company Jurlique International has signed a share purchase agreement with fellow cosmetics firm POLA Orbis Holdings and will target global expansion, building on the existing strength of the two organisations.
AkzoNobel has strengthened its technical and marketing teams with a total of four key executives appointments at its Bridgewater, New Jersey headquarters.
French cosmetics firm L’Occitane saw its fiscal H1 profit take a dip despite posting net sales growth driven by the market in Asia and a turnaround in the US.
Johnson and Johnson has announced that it is continuing its efforts to remove two potentially harmful ingredients from its baby shampoo, following pressure from consumer and environmental groups.
As Avon shares hit a year low this week, speculation is mounting that the company may become a buyout target over weak financial results and an executive bribery scandal in China.
Significant growth in the market for plastic stabilizers is being driven by the need to protect consumer products such as personal care and cosmetics from light and heat.
More and more cosmetic ingredient companies are growing their presence in China as they look to take advantage of R&D opportunities and being close to local customers in the fast-growing market.
Henkel, the German maker of Schwarzkopf hair products and Right Guard antiperspirant reported third quarter profit that fell short of expectations as raw-material costs rose; however the Cosmetics/ Toiletries business continued its upward curve.
The Nivea skin cream maker is cutting back on unprofitable lines and investing more in its skin care brands in an attempt to gain market share after seeing its third quarter profits take a tumble.
The Personal Care and Homecare ingredients (PCHi) event is set to open its doors to industry professionals in February 2012 with China and the emerging markets a focal point of the show.
German chemical company Oxea is looking to capitalise on local customers in China as it announced it will build its first chemical plant in the region for the production of oxo derivatives that are used in personal care products.
Bluestar Silicones has opened a newly built Technical Service Laboratory in the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain, as part of a bid to expand its offerings to the personal care category.
The French cosmetics giant has released its third quarter figures with revenue rising thanks to strong luxury sales, masking over a drop in demand from the mass market.
Avon third quarter US dollar sales were virtually flat, while a renewed SEC probe into bribes in China meant the company’s stock value has plummeted to a year low.
Baby care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has come under pressure from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics over the use of harmful ingredients in its baby shampoo in the US, Canada and China.
The second Beauty From Within conference got underway yesterday focusing on the huge potential in the Western markets within the category, particularly highlighting how the industry must shy away from making bold beauty claims and explain the health benefits...
Shiseido has forged a joint venture allowing it to start commercial operations in Turkey, a move that is line with the Japanese cosmetic giant’s expansion in smaller but important emerging markets.
Nu Skin today announced record third-quarter results attributing strong growth in the emerging markets, currency fluctuations, and the development of its anti-aging ageLOC range for the positive figures.
A joint investment between Germany-headquartered Wacker and US-based Dow Corning for a manufacturing site in the Jiangsu province, China has been expanded further with another plant to meet growing demand for silicones.
Among the emerging markets it is Brazil and China that are poised for the most dramatic growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor - a situation that spells significant opportunities for cosmetics ingredients companies.
US-based colors and fragrances supplier Sensient reported slightly above average third quarter figures for 2011 boosted by favorable currency translations and a strong colors group.
Italian active ingredients player Indena says that its participation in the forthcoming PCHi event in China next February will play an important part in the company’s strategy to grow its cosmetics arm.
Specialty chemicals firm Evonik has strengthened its research and development efforts in Greater China as it looks to boost local innovation, by investing €18m in expanding its centre in Shanghai Xinzhuang.
Specialty chemicals firm Ashland has responded to strong demand for its Natrosol hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Asia-Pacific by expanding production facilities in Nanjing, China.
Flavours and fragrance firm Firmenich saw sales increases right across the board of its perfumery business division with emerging markets posting the strongest growth, however they were hit hard by the Swiss Franc as figures dipped.
Two of the larger players in the cosmetics industry have both announced that sales are still displaying solid growth despite the significant business and economic challenges at present.
The Personal Care Product Council has announced its support of President Obama's decision to send the Colombia, Korea and Panama free trade agreements to Congress, stating the importance of international trade in the cosmetics industry.
As the personal care industry continues to pull out of the recession, it is the biggest category, hair care, which is expected to drive future growth for packaging manufacturers.
As sales of natural and organic products pick up in Asia, the market is now being stunted by false marketing claims, mislabelling of products and a lot of consumer confusion.
With the threat of a second global recession hovering in the wings, a Citi Investment analyst says there are concerns over the Q4 performance of US personal care players.
The beauty and personal care market in Japan has been suffering since the country’s economy hit a recession in 2008 with stagnant sales seen across the industry, including the key skin care.
The Chinese color cosmetics market is forecast to continue to grow all the way in to 2015, increasing in value year-on-year, but slowly as it is likely to be hampered by low product penetration in comparison to other cosmetics sectors.
Beauty firm Coty has picked up an award for being the ‘Most Innovative Company in 2011, with products under its Rimmel and Sally Hansen brands recognised as stand out products.
New Jersey-based packaging supplier Topline has confirmed its intent to expand in the European market with the acquisition of France-based player Cosworld-Primapack.
The UK-based packager has announced that it expects hair care, which has the largest share in Asia Pacific, to experience the fastest growth in the region.
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