Archives for February 18, 2013

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Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

By Michelle Yeomans

Market analysts say demand is high and continuing to grow for beauty products in Brazil, and with consumption reported as nearing that of America and the UK, more and more cosmetic companies are investing in the country's markets.

Obama turns industry charmer as US free trade negotiations welcomed

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

President Obama's announcement during his State of the Union address that the US and the European Union (EU) will begin free trade negotiations will have a big impact on the cosmetics industry and has been welcomed by trade associations.