Symrise expands its range of organic actives
Symrise has partnered with a Californian producer of botanical extracts as part of plans to become the number one global supplier of green cosmetic ingredients.
Archives for August 5, 2008
Regulatory science summit has an international feel
International and European regulation will get special attention at the Regulatory Science Summit in Washington this September.
Overseas sales save Ales from domestic strife
Natural cosmetics and perfume player Ales Group has reported solid sales growth for the first half of the year thanks to success on the international front.
Givaudan reports ‘resilient’ six months
Givaudan has reported a good first half to 2008 despite the economic environment, seeing above-market growth and hassle-free integration of its recent Quest acquisition.
Credit crunch ensnares beauty firm Ascendia
US-based Ascendia has fallen victim of the credit crunch and retail slowdown forcing the beauty and health firm to file for bankruptcy protection.
Henkel reports sales growth but costs hit profits
Germany-based personal care and household goods player Henkel has reported healthy organic sales growth for its second quarter but says redundancies and material costs hit the bottom line.