Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - Europe US edition

Unilever’s personal care division records solid Q3 performance

06-Nov-2009 - Unilever continues to weather the economic downturn well, but the company hints that further discounting could be on the horizon.

Parlux sales turn the corner, though profits fall

05-Nov-2009 - New fragrance launches help to drive sales growth at Parlux, but higher costs mean profits slide for the second quarter results.

Symrise results show recovery in third quarter as destocking slows

05-Nov-2009 - Symrise third quarter sales show a marked ‘upswing’ as destocking came to an end with both flavour and fragrance segments showing positive growth.

Johnson & Johnson to cut up to 8,000 jobs worldwide

04-Nov-2009 - Consumer giant, Johnson & Johnson, has announced global job cuts as part of its restructuring initiatives.

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New science and regulatory affairs manager for IFRA

04-Nov-2009 - The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has appointed Aurore Boudet to the position of scientific and regulatory affairs manager.

Plant closure expenses drag profits down at IFF

04-Nov-2009 - Sales were showing signs of recovery for International Flavors and Fragrances in the third quarter, but profits were dragged down by charges.

Beiersdorf profits tumble but results beat expectations

04-Nov-2009 - Beiersdorf is still reeling from the downturn in its non-personal care operations, but the improvement in the group’s business operations overall is quicker than expected.

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Perrigo Company sells Israeli cosmetics business for €36m

03-Nov-2009 - Global healthcare supplier, Perrigo Company, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Israel Consumer Products business for ILS205m (€36.7m).

Gains from restructuring boost Estee Lauder profits

02-Nov-2009 - Estee Lauder results shows a big jump in profits, with strong results in Asia and reduced costs helping to prompt the company to raise its outlook.

Revlon profits slide on slow sales and strong dollar

02-Nov-2009 - Revlon revealed falling sales during its third quarter, underlining tough retail conditions and the strength of the dollar against international currencies.

Henkel sales dip on continued weakness in consumer environment

30-Oct-2009 - Preliminary results from Germany-based home and personal care provider Henkel show that sales have continued to decline in the latest quarter, but the results beat market expectations.

P&G consumers return, boosting both sales and profits

29-Oct-2009 - Procter & Gamble appears to have turned the corner having posted first quarter results that beat market expectations.

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Croda reports recovery as destocking slows

29-Oct-2009 - A sales increase of 1.1 per cent was recorded for the quarter; however, the UK-based chemicals company benefited significantly from the weak pound and 10 per cent of the sales increase was put down to currency effects.

Popularity of private label boosts McBride results

28-Oct-2009 - UK-based private label household and personal care specialist McBride says that continued interest in private label helped boost its latest results.

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New general manager for CPL Aromas Germany

28-Oct-2009 - Michael Christophe has been appointed the new general manager of the German arm of the international fragrance house, CPL Aromas.

Azelis and S Black re-organize to focus on international opportunities

27-Oct-2009 - Speciality chemicals distributor Azelis has created a new managing director role for UK operations, freeing up a separate role to look at international business growth.

Simple brand put up for auction with a £250m price tag

27-Oct-2009 - Simple, one of the leading skin care brands in the UK, has been put up for sale by private equity group Duke Street Capital with an estimated value of £250m.

Oriflame results hit by currency translation, negating sales gains

23-Oct-2009 - Oriflame sales dropped during its third quarter, with a double digit gain in local currency sales being negated by unfavourable currency translation.

Inter Parfums sales continue to fall

23-Oct-2009 - Inter Parfums announced that its third quarter sales fell by 5 per cent as it continued to be hit by both the strength of the US dollar against the euro and slow retail markets.

Natura reports strong results, but growth slows

22-Oct-2009 - Brazil-based cosmetics giant Natura has reported double digit sales growth, but results show a downward trend.

Kimberly-Clark profits rocket despite sales fall

22-Oct-2009 - Kimberly-Clark's third quarter sales continue to slide, but restructuring and lower commodity prices help net profits rise by 41 per cent.

Developing markets and fragrances drive LVMH results

20-Oct-2009 - LVMH reported better than expected results, with Christian Dior fragrance doing well and robust sales in China making up for weakness in other business areas.

Estee Lauder expects 'significantly' higher quarterly profit

19-Oct-2009 - US prestige cosmetics player Estee Lauder says it expects better sales and ‘significantly’ higher profits for its soon-to-be announced first quarter results.

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Henkel rating upgraded on cost saving initiatives

16-Oct-2009 - Germany-based personal care provider has had its financial rating upgraded from neutral to buy on the back of an improved outlook.