Archives for October 8, 2006

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Quest study uncovers human reaction to scents

By  Louise Prance

Quest International, one of the worlds leading creative flavours and fragrances businesses, has published a new study detailing the secret of the human relationship with scent - research that could lead to more targeted fragrances.

Kalina sales boom while net profit remains steady

By  Simon Pitman

Russian fragrance and cosmetics giant Kalina has reported a 36.28 per cent hike in its sales, whereas net profits increased by 2 per cent during the six months ending June 30, reflecting increased production costs and loan repayments.

Cosmar embarks on international expansion

By  Simon Pitman

On the back of rising international demand for contract manufacturing services, Dutch-Indonesian company PT Cosmar says it is embarking on a second round of expansion to meet customer demands.

Merck extends pearl pigment ranges, goes gold

By  staff writer

Cosmetics supplier S Black has extended the Merck pearl pigment range it offers in Europe to include a gold tone that will be suited to the growing trend for metallised pigment colour cosmetics.