Commissioner hits out after rise in animal testing
09-Nov-2007 - An EU commissioner urged industry and academia to speed up the development of alternatives to...
In-Cosmetics Eastern Europe attracts record visitors
08-Nov-2007 - The industry show for cosmetics players targeting the region, reported an increase of 23 percent...
New markets boost Symrise fragrances
08-Nov-2007 - Better distribution of fragrances in new markets has helped contribute to strong overall growth for...
Cosmetics on agenda for US-EU trade talks
08-Nov-2007 - The first meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) takes place in Washington this week,...
Inter Parfums reports strong Q3 and reaffirms forecasts
08-Nov-2007 - Inter Parfums has reported a strong increase in its third quarter, with increased sales and...
Henkel ups sales forecast after strong Q3
08-Nov-2007 - Henkel increased its sales forecast for the fiscal year after the cosmetics and toiletries division...
Elizabeth Arden joins forces with Jay-Z
07-Nov-2007 - Elizabeth Arden seeks further success through music after entering into a global licensing agreement with...
Revlon outlines road map after improved Q3
07-Nov-2007 - Boosted by improved top-line growth, Revlon reduced losses further in the third quarter and outlined...
Beeceuticals sues leading movie studios
07-Nov-2007 - Organic cosmetics firm Beeceuticals has filed a lawsuit against DreamWorks and Paramount over the use...
Emerging markets boost Beiersdorf results
06-Nov-2007 - Emerging market growth and the continued success of Nivea have driven strong sales and profit...
Chinese consumers embrace the natural trend
06-Nov-2007 - Demand is growing for natural cosmetics in China, driven by a traditional preference for natural...
Mariah Carey makes Elizabeth Arden's day
05-Nov-2007 - First quarter sales made significant progress at Elizabeth Arden, which the company said was largely...
International sales help boost Bare Escentuals' results
05-Nov-2007 - Fast-growing mineral-based cosmetics provider Bare Escentuals has reported another big rise in its third quarter...
Hair care goes down there
05-Nov-2007 - Longer summers, skimpier clothes and shifting sexual mores inspired the creation of Hair Care Down...
Clorox buys campaigning naturals firm Burt's Bees
02-Nov-2007 - Bleach manufacturer Clorox is the latest big player to muscle into the fast-growing global market...
Database for European green certification
02-Nov-2007 - In answer to increasingly comprehensive demands over green certification for personal care products, a new...
India's consumer elite avoids the natural trend
02-Nov-2007 - The Indian market for natural cosmetics is thriving; however products are seen as cheap alternatives...
Unilever results show sharp recovery
02-Nov-2007 - Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever today reported a steep increase in its third quarter profits...
Avon reports positive profits supported by healthy sales
31-Oct-2007 - Avon's third quarter results show a significant increase in profits supported by successful third quarter...
P&G's beauty division lags behind in Q1
31-Oct-2007 - Proctor and Gamble reported on target sales growth for the first quarter but beauty lagged...
Cost cutting and emerging markets help boost Colgate profits
31-Oct-2007 - Colgate-Palmolive posted a significant rise in its third quarter profits, lifted by strong sales in...
IFF reports strong sales but charges hit profits
31-Oct-2007 - New Jersey-based International Flavors and Fragrances has reported a strong increase in its third quarter...
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Multinationals flex naturals muscle
30-Oct-2007 - The increasing participation of multinationals in the natural and organic cosmetics sector, and the current...
Alberto-Culver reports high sales growth for Q4
29-Oct-2007 - Alberto-Culver has reported high sales growth and solid operating profits for the fourth quarter and...
P&G to make products and operations greener
29-Oct-2007 - Proctor and Gamble (P&G) has announced its plans to improve the environmental profile of its...
