Unilever announces consolidation of US personal care operations
Unilever is combining its Chicago-based antiperspirants, deodorant and hair care group with its skin care division as part of its cost saving initiatives.
Archives for November 12, 2009
Expert says online retailing spells cheaper cosmetics but less choice
New research from the University of Illinois suggests that the evolution of online retailing could lead to less choice for product categories including cosmetics.
USDA crackdown on misuse of ‘organic’ not imminent, say standards holders
US organic standards holders are not expecting an imminent USDA crackdown on the misuse of the term ‘organic’ in the cosmetics and personal care sector.
Plastic additive firms face €173m price fixing fine
Dozens of companies that produce plastic additives for food, beverage and cosmetic packaging have been fined more than €173m for their part in price fixing and market sharing cartels over a 13-year period.
BASF lycopene ingredient fits well with ‘beauty from within’ trend
BASF’s latest lycopene ingredient for beverages perfectly positions the company to take advantage of the growing beauty from within category.