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Roche signs up for ingredient tech

02-Sep-2003

Fledgling Danish biotech company Up Front Chromatography signs
licence agreement with Swiss medical giant Roche for an updated
ingredient technology that enables production of certain molecules,
hailing in shorter production times...

Pharma to forge ahead in cosmeceuticals?

01-Sep-2003

Does the pharmaceutical industry's future lie at the boundary
between drugs and cosmetics? Or is the prospect of effective
'cosmeceuticals' a beauty myth? Writing in the 29 August issue of
'Nature' Helen Pearson...

Scientists delve into aroma secrets

29-Aug-2003

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reports
that a team of researchers are currently using beams of chilled
neutrons to determine how aroma compounds are embedded into
assortments of other chemicals that carry...

Shapely packaging reigns at Crown

27-Aug-2003

When marketing a product, standing out from the crowd makes all the
difference. Philadelphia-based global packaging supplier Crown
Holdings claims to be able to offer companies just that, with its
shaped aerosol packaging technology...

L'Oreal focuses on ethnic diversity

26-Aug-2003

L'Oréal has recently opened a new research centre in Chicago in the
US which it claims will be the first in the world uniquely
dedicated to studying the skin and hair of different ethnic groups.

Beauty regimes provide target practice

22-Aug-2003

As the health and beauty market displays increasingly higher
growth, market segmentation and highly targeted beauty regimes will
be the keys to sustained success, according to market analysts
Datamonitor.

France challenges EU animal testing ban

21-Aug-2003

France has allegedly launched a legal action aimed at blocking the
EU ban on cosmetics testing on animals, reports CORDIS.

Pollution maps may be key to future L'Oreal ranges

20-Aug-2003

By using ESA-provided pollution maps along with ultraviolet
radiation data, cosmetics firm L'Oreal plans to investigate the
future possibility of producing skincare products customised for
local conditions.

Givaudan results take a knock

19-Aug-2003

Swiss flavours and fragrance company Givaudan saw operating profit
for the first half of 2003 knocked by lower gross margins and a
rise in pension charges.

A palette of PHA cosmetics

18-Aug-2003

The NeoStrata dermatological company has announced the introduction
of its Exuviance Skin Caring Color treatment makeup, offering the
benefits of its polyhydroxy acid-containing Exuviance and
CoverBlend skin care treatments in a colour...

ICN expands Senetek's Kinerase license

14-Aug-2003

ICN Pharmaceuticals has announced the signing of a license
agreement which amends its current manufacturing license with
Senetek to expand ICN's moisturising Kinerase product line.

Thai plant extract for soothing cosmetics

13-Aug-2003

Scientists in Thailand have developed a new herbal extract that
they claim could rival the ubiquitous tea tree oil in products as
wide-ranging as shampoos, toothpaste and massage oil.

New York to host Brand Citizenry Conference

12-Aug-2003

Strategic Research Institute New York is to host a conference aimed
at understanding the growing value of brand and corporate
citizenship to take place in New York City, 4-5 September 2003.

Silk creams gliding over to Europe

11-Aug-2003

The New Silk Road has tapped into the industry's shift towards
natural ingredients, providing silk-based cosmetics and beauty care
products through its private label line of cosmetics, first in
America and soon in Europe.

Glass replication moves forward

08-Aug-2003

California-based Merle Norman Cosmetics claims to have discovered a
new blend of processing technique and material called AN004 which
resulted in 'uncompromising clarity, at wall thicknesses unheard of
in a clear polymer'.

Anti-ageing products to explode in US

07-Aug-2003

Demand for anti-ageing products in the US is expected to increase
more than 11 per cent each year to $29 billion in 2007, according
to a new report, and herbals, antioxidants and cosmeceuticals are
expected to satisfy a large part...

Pasty Brits soak up suncare products

07-Aug-2003

Brits are among the world's biggest users of suncare products and
the market growth is expected to continue as fear about the growing
incidence of skin cancer also climbs, report market analysts
Datamonitor.

Zeller promises full range at HBA

06-Aug-2003

Plastic closures specialist Zeller Plastik says packagers of
cosmetic and personal care products can expect a full range of its
closure technology to be on display at HBA 2003 in September.

HBA educational program expanded

05-Aug-2003

Health & Beauty America, North America's largest health and
beauty expo, has announced the addition of three special sessions
to its educational program taking place 30 September - 2 October
2003 in New York.

Cosmeceuticals more than a niche

04-Aug-2003

Cosmeceuticals can no longer be considered a niche market,
representing up to 50 per cent of supplement sales in some
countries, maintains a new report.

Wet wipe wonder from Ilapak

31-Jul-2003

UK-based Ilapak has extended its Delta range of electronic,
modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) machines with the launch of a
new, entry level model for small and medium-sized wet wipe
manufacturers.

Herbal remedy for Wella purchase

30-Jul-2003

A hair care remedy package from Procter & Gamble has paved the
way for anti-trust clearance from the European Commission, allowing
it to go ahead with the acquisition of German group Wella.

Flexa Tube popping this way

29-Jul-2003

Global packaging designer and manufacturer Graham Packaging is to
release its Flexa Tube onto the worldwide market starting this
summer, following a successful introduction in Latin America.

Rejuvenation - just a pill away?

28-Jul-2003

Health Logics Laboratories is launching a vitamin supplement to
rejuvenate skin, to be distributed through the GNC retail chain
from September.

Valentino buys back fragrances

25-Jul-2003

Valentino will regain control from Unilever Cosmetics International
(UCI) of the brand's line of fragrances. The move is a further step
in Valentino's renegotiation strategy following its acquisition by
the Marzotto Group...

Avery Dennison packs up european business

23-Jul-2003

US company Avery Dennison has signed an agreement to sell its
package label converting business in Europe to CCL Industries, a
label and packaging solutions company based in Toronto, Ontario in
Canada.

Colloids company receives new ISO certificate

22-Jul-2003

French acacia gum supplier Colloïdes Naturels International (CNI)
continues to drive its quality management spirit with the news this
week that it is now certified ISO 9001 (Version 2000).

Russia welcomes cosmetic formulation

21-Jul-2003

As the domestic manufacturing of cosmetics and household goods in
Russia continues to offer significant growth potential, a new
exhibition in Moscow this coming September will focus on
formulation. The organisers of this first time...

Hair habits - watching the market

17-Jul-2003

A new report from market analyst Datamonitor reveals the average
Norwegian spends more on haircare products than anyone in Europe.
Consumers in Norway spend €50, almost twice the amount as the UK
consumer at €27.

Sensient reports steady revenue climbs

16-Jul-2003

Sensient Technologies Corporation, US manufacturer of colours,
flavours and fragrances, has reported a steady increase in revenue
of 9.3 per cent for Q2 compared to the same period in 2002, rising
to $261.9 million (€233.6m)

Sephora gains Polish ground

15-Jul-2003

LVMH-owned fragrance and beauty retail chain Sephora has announced
its association with Poland's Empik in a bid to confirm its
leadership position in Poland.

Sales dip for IFF in Q2

11-Jul-2003

Number one flavour and fragrance house reports a drop in sales for
the second quarter, hit by a slip in European and North American
sales. International Flavors & Fragrances had expected sales to
increase by 5 per cent on 2002,...

Sales slip for L'Oreal

10-Jul-2003

French beauty giant L'Oréal sees a drop in consolidated sales for
the first half of 2003 to €7.14bn, reflecting a drop of 3.2 per
cent. But company remains confident that on target for annual
objectives.

P&G gets green light from US

09-Jul-2003

Procter & Gamble Germany has had the green light from US
regulatory body to proceed with its acquisition of Wella. The
company will continue to pursue the necessary regulatory and
governmental approvals in other major markets...

New Dove brand takes on Airspray dispenser

08-Jul-2003

Unilever's €1.9bn global brand Dove will take on the dispensing
technology of Airspray for a new line of foaming cleaners. As
Unilever aims to capture the number one position in the daily face
care category in North America,...

Next generation face mask

07-Jul-2003

Speciality chemicals company Cognis has launched the next
generation of its product concept for skin care - the Polymoist
Mask based on the active ingredient collagen. Using a refined
technology, the company asserts that the new mask...

Eisai vitamin for skin health

04-Jul-2003

Japanese pharma firm Eisai has added a new vitamin B2 supplement to
its established Chocola BB range.

Patch system from LTS gets US patent

03-Jul-2003

Lohmann Therapie-System has been granted a US patent on a new
process for making multilayer laminates that can be used for the
delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients or cosmetics.

Fragrance, keeping it fresh

03-Jul-2003

Spherix Incorporated has received a patent in the US for its
invention to make fragrances last longer. Unique chemical
structures are prepared and used to resemble those used in a range
of fragrances.

Gulf fair sees strong German participation

02-Jul-2003

The German beauty and body care industry showed strong representation at this year's Gulf Beauty show held in Dubai in early June. With 35...

New ingredient targets anti-ageing

01-Jul-2003

Quick-Med Technologies completes the initial phase of its cosmetic
product development programme and launches the first product, a
'high performance' ingredient for cosmetic anti-ageing
formulations.

Facing the future, skin-care research

25-Jun-2003

Biopharmaceutical Senetek will link up with skin care company
Beiersdorf to research a range of compounds for the anti-aging
market. After the conclusion of each evaluation, Beiersdorf can
enter into licenses for the use of the compound...

Labels hit Brussels

24-Jun-2003

The fifteenth Labelexpo Europe event is to take place at the Parcs
des Exposition, Brussels on 24 - 27 September 2003. In addition to
the exhibition - with anticipated visitors of 20,000 - a series of
seminars will cover the major...

Grasse goes to America

24-Jun-2003

France's city of Grasse has announced it will participate for the
first time in the 11th Annual Health and Beauty America trade show
and conference, a leading cosmetics, fragrance and personal care
event for North America, in...

Completion of rights for Revlon

23-Jun-2003

US cosmetic and personal care company Revlon on Friday announced
the completion of the rights offering the company launched on 16
May this year. At the same time Revlon said that the rights
offering was fully subscribed by the public.

Henkel sells Wella stake

23-Jun-2003

German beauty care company Henkel has accepted a takeover offer
from US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble for its 6.86 per
cent stake in German haircare company Wella, the company said on
Friday. P&G has been in control...

Scent classification to gauge market performance

20-Jun-2003

US market information company The NPD Group has entered into a
licensing agreement with international fragrance company Michael
Edwards to begin classifying prestige fragrances according to
Edwards' copyright-protected fragrance...

Risdon not left craving at FiFi awards

19-Jun-2003

Risdon-AMS, a global manufacturer of primary packaging components
and an affiliate of Crown Holdings, has won the FiFi award for its
innovative packaging system designed for Crave by Calvin Klein.

Frutarom buys up natural ingredients

19-Jun-2003

Emil Flachsmann, a Swiss supplier of natural compounds and
ingredients for cosmetics, is to come under the wing of flavours
multinational Frutarom, following an agreement between the two
companies announced this week.

Arden acquires global Gant license

18-Jun-2003

Elizabeth Arden subsidiary, Elizabeth Arden, International, has
entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Gant to
manufacture and distribute its fragrances and associated products.

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