US-based Solazyme and Unilever have entered into a development agreement for renewable algal oil as part of the UK-based personal care giant’s sustainable living plan.
France-based organic cosmetics company Florame sources many of its ingredients from developing countries and argues that the practice can help support local development, although it is subject to many challenges.
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has released its first sustainability report highlighting its focus on responsible sourcing by touching on natural vs synthetic ingredients and eco-efficiency.
Procter & Gamble were all set to take a Connecticut housewife to court over her use of the name Willa for a range of pre-teen skin care products, claiming it sounded too much like its brand Wella. However, the housewife is victorious following an...
Johnson & Johnson has released its third quarter results with its skin care, oral care and baby care categories sparing the blushes in the business’ Consumer segment.
UK-headquartered manufacturer Rexam has expanded its personal care packaging production facility in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to meet growing customer demand.
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.
The Anglo-Dutch giant has acquired 82 per cent of Concern Kalina for around €500m due to its successful brands enhancing presence in an attractive emerging market for Unilever, as well as strengthening its Personal Care portfolio creating a leading position...
Reckitt Benckiser’s sustainability report for 2010 has shown the company has reduced its carbon footprint with decreased energy consumption in manufacturing playing a part.
Specialty chemicals firm Ashland has responded to strong demand for its Natrosol hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Asia-Pacific by expanding production facilities in Nanjing, China.
Procter & Gamble has published its 13th Annual Sustainability Report, which the company says highlights how far it has come in its goal to achieve a reduced carbon footprint.
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.
South Carolina-based packaging giant Sonoco has entered into an agreement to acquire Illinois-based Tegrant in a move that will strengthen its existing operations.
Givaudan announced a big dip in its sales for the third quarter, although strong local currency sales growth stresses the underlying strength of the business.
The beauty packaging industry has witnessed a series mergers and acquisitions, consolidations as well as expansions in recent months, as continued economic uncertainty unleashes business opportunities.
Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has made a multi-million euro investment to expand its production facility in Indonesia as it believes it will help to drive sustainable growth for the company in the fast-growing developing and emerging markets.
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.
A round up of the latest packaging industry appointments shows new key executive positions being taken up at packaging player Topline and ingredients technology provider International Stem Cell.
BASF has restructured its distribution network in North America and entered into agreements with nine distributors for its personal care division, resulting in a single network.
The price of palm oil, which is used as a binding ingredient in cosmetic formulation, is predicted to fall in the months ahead as increased crop yields and falling demand take effect.
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.
CosmeticsDesign USA caught up with Avon CEO Andrea Jung at the Cosmetics Executive Women Forum in New York City last week and discovered how technology is transforming the business and helping to further her favorite cause, female empowerment.
Investment holding company Berkshire Hathaway has announced the completion of one of the biggest deals in its history, as it has acquired Lubrizol for approximately $9.7bn.
Love Life Skin has utilized the expertise of digital innovation company Indelible, to launch and position the brand in the luxury ‘cosmeceuticals’ market with a social media campaign that is proving to be a success.
Cosmetics giant Avon has acted to reduce its environmental footprint and meet its own green guidelines by ensuring its New York headquarters meets the LEED rating system.
Ingredients supplier Aqua Bio Technology has turned to the experience and market knowledge of personal care distributor Presperse as the exclusive distribution partner for its Aquabeautine XL ingredient in North America.
Unipex will be distributor of Mirasil silicones for use in the personal care industry as part of an agreement with Bluestar Silicones to expand in to the Canadian market.
Belgium-based chemical distributor Univar is adding to its global reach with the acquisition of Arinos Quimica as it sees huge potential for growth in the Brazilian market in the future.
Symrise has made the decision to stop the harvesting of natural ingredient bisabolol from the Brazilian rainforest as it can no longer be sourced sustainably.
L’Oreal CEO Jean-Paul Agon says the company will maintain the strong position of its cash balance in readiness for interesting acquisition possibilities.
A Judge who investigated donations by L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt to fund Nicholas Sarkozy’s successful presidential campaign in 2007 claims that personal donations exchanged hands.
Cosmetics giant Avon has constructed its first green Research and Development facility as it looks to build on a long term growth opportunity in Shanghai, China.
In an effort to develop personal care products that benefit from different regional resources and ideas, Kimberly-Clark has opened up two new innovations centers in Colombia and Korea.
Global personal care and food giant Unilever has sold the rights to the Alberto VO5 brand in the US and Puerto Rico and the global rights to the Rave Brand to Brynwood Partners.
The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) has given permission for Avon to appeal the National Advertising Division’s (NAD) recommendation that the cosmetic company modify its advertising for its mark. brand.
Brazil-based Natura has invested in GenSight Project Portfolio Management with the goal of speeding up business efficiency, specifically for its product innovation process.
Having already tailored its business increasingly around personal care, Unilever CEO Paul Polman says the company is hoping to eventually derive most of its sales from emerging markets.
Estee Lauder reported a double digit rise in revenues and almost doubled its net profits for the fourth quarter, but rising commodity prices and economic instability make the future look uncertain.
