Procter & Gamble saw its second quarter earnings take a hit with the strong dollar having a big impact, setting up a challenging year for the Ohio-based firm.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) and RockTenn have taken steps towards creating a combined packaging giant with an equity value of $16 billion having signed a definitive combination agreement.
The trademark infringement case is finally over, with 'Get Your MAC On LLC' being ordered by an Arizona federal judge to pay Estée Lauder over $1.8 million for the distribution of counterfeit products.
Despite Avon’s stocks rising of late, the brand’s current trading price is fuelling rumours of a potential deal with private-equity firm TPG, which could see it go for half its worth.
Swiss ingredients supplier Clariant is to join forces with Brazilian firm Beraca in a strategic alliance that will aim to produce sustainable ingredients for personal care.
The specialty ingredients supplier, which counts the personal care and cosmetics industries among the markets it serves, has announced its latest financial performance results.
Procter & Gamble has announced an executive reshuffle that may line up David Taylor to take over from A.G. Lafley in the CEO role, while targeting business realignment focused on flagging personal care sales.
Unilever says that its performance in emerging markets, and specifically China, led to a decline in revenues for the current quarter, although profits were up for the Anglo-Dutch consumer giant.
China-based ingredients manufacturer Fenchem has announced its expansion into the South America market with the establishment of a new office in St. Pauls, Brazil.
The direct sales beauty brand recognizes and trains its top consultants at an annual event, and this year the company has business gains to celebrate as well.
Teams on the ground in Indonesia and Malaysia will allow the fragrance and flavour company closer oversight of the farming and harvesting end of its ingredient supply chain.
Proctor & Gamble has filed a lawsuit in the name of its subsidiary Gillette, alleging that four former employees wrongfully used and disclosed confidential information about Gillette’s trade secrets.
France-based natural ingredients player Naturex has invested in the expansion of its production facility in Chile in an effort to increase the processing of quillaia extract.
Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf has, like many, experienced a tough time in a tough financial climate, but it has still continued its profitable growth plan having seen growth in 2014.
Avon Canada has announced that it will eliminate most of the jobs at its distribution center in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, as part of its plans to reduce costs and remain competitive.
Procter & Gamble has recognized its seven top performing external business partners as part of its annual Partner of the Year award, as well as giving the nod to two of its suppliers for the commitment to business diversity.
Unilever’s new TRESemme and Radox factory due to open later this year as part of the company’s £200 million investment programme was visited by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
MeadWestvaco (MWV), a leading player in personal care packaging, says it will move ahead with plans to divide its packaging business up from its specialty chemicals operations.
The European Commission published new texts setting out EU proposals for legal text in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) it is negotiating with the US, with a new cosmetics factsheet announcing plans for regulators to work more...
Beauty and bath products manufacturer Paris Presents has been sold by Mason Wells and passes into the hands of another private equity company, Wassertein & Co.
The Knowlton Development Corporation has augmented its formulating and manufacturing capacity by acquiring ChemAid, which produces skin care, hair care, as well as bath and body treatments.
Avon Products is to be investigated over alleged violations for its employee retirement benefits, law practice Stull, Stull & Brody announced yesterday.
A group of associated companies that specialise in agricultural investment projects have plans to further invest in the supply chain of oud and its source—the endangered Agarwood tree.
Walgreens and Alliance Boots say they have moved to the second and final step in the process to form a global strategic partnership that will rename the business Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Former Revlon chief scientific officer Alan Meyers has sued the brand, claiming he was fired after raising safety concerns that the chief executive did not want to hear, and was discriminated against for being Jewish.
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods firm Unilever is looking to bolster its position in the skin cleansing market in Mexico with the acquisition of two brands from Procter & Gamble.
The Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation held its annual Beauty of Giving Luncheon and Auction fund raiser for charity at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria last month.
It has been a fast-paced year for the industry, with many of the global markets gathering momentum after the protracted economic downturn, which has translated into a fast pace of development.
It has been a big year for luxury acquisitions this year, as cosmetics players at the top end of the business have scrambled around to make value-added additions to their business.
France’s Competition Authority (Autorité de la concurrence) has issued a fine to 11 personal and home care companies, which includes L’Oréal, Unilever, and Beiersdorf, over allegations of a conspiracy to rig the prices of products such as shampoo.
Avon Products confirmed a settle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to its long-standing litigation concerning overseas business practices.
The holidays are fast upon us, so let’s put ‘business’ to one side and get into the festive mood. To keep in the spirit of things, we’ve got a ‘gift’ for you – enjoy. Happy Holidays!
The Personal Care Products Council announces that its general counsel, Elizabeth Anderson, has received the 2014 Distinguished Service & Leadership Award from the Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI) for her contributions to the community.
On the back of strong quarterly results published last month, Estée Lauder has been given the seal of approval by a number of financial analysts this week.
Latest hiring and promotions this month in include key appointments at fine chemicals provider Charkit, a cosmetics dedicated executive at silicones provider Shin Etsu.
Botanical extract player Naturex is opening a subsidiary in Chile to strengthen its position in Latin America, in a move that builds on its January 2014 acquisition of the Chile Botanics business.
The natural products company unloaded BluScience for $750,000 to refocus on ingredient technologies and sales for several industries, including cosmetics.
The bioenergy company has signed a letter of intent to acquire Elite Therapeutics, and if the deal looks beneficial to both companies it will likely close in Q1 of 2015.
The tech company works with beauty brands and fashion labels alike to show online shoppers what products look like on a range of models and in a style of their own choosing.
Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal and food giant Nestle have announced they will end the activity of their joint venture Innéov during the course of the first quarter 2015.
Swiss supplier Clariant has completed global ISO22716 and EFfci Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for all 22 of its dedicated cosmetics ingredients sites, including core-toll manufacturers.
