Archives for February 9, 2007

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Fruit and veg extract trend reaches new heights

By  Louise Prance

The trend for cosmetic products containing fruit and veg extracts is reaching new heights in the beauty industry, with many more manufacturers tapping in and creating cosmetic ranges to suit.

European personal care sales help drive Unilever

By  Simon Pitman

Particularly strong personal care sales in key European markets help Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever to end 2006 on a higher note, but results are still below expectations as the general market in Europe remains tough.

Clarins receives fine for price fixing

By  staff writer

Upmarket beauty player Clarins has received a €500,000 fine from the French Conseil de la Concurrence (Competition Council) after being found guilty of price-fixing between 1997 and 2007.