ZMC challenges Kaneka CoQ10 patent
Ingredient supplier ZMC-USA has filed a complaint against fellow CoQ10 supplier Kaneka Corporation over the Japanese company’s recent US patent for a CoQ10 production process.
Archives for March 28, 2011
Sustainable palm oil sourcing throws up challenges
With rising consumer awareness over negative social and environmental effects of palm oil production, the cosmetics and personal care industry is under increasing pressure to use palm oil that is sustainably sourced.
Just 24 per cent of US consumers currently using anti-aging products: Mintel
A recent survey from market research company Mintel concerning the use of anti-aging products in the US has revealed that just 24 per cent of consumers are currently using anti-aging products, with the common belief being that aging is mostly down to...
AHPA offers Microscopic Identification of Popular Botanical Materials course
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) will host a two-day training program for microscopic identification of popular botanical materials.
Beauty marketers tapping into trend for at-home beauty treatments
Beauty marketers looking to boost sales in a climate of conscious consumer spending are tapping into the trend for at-home beauty treatments, a 2010 consumer packaged goods report by Symphony IRI Group has highlighted.