For the ninth successive year L’Oréal has been listed amongst the top most ethical companies in the world in the international organization’s 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies, an award that is seen as setting the bar for ethical practices.
Both companies serve the cosmetics and personal care industries (among others). But this deal advances WestRock’s business in Australia, where Hanapak is well established in the consumer packaging market.
Following the bid for a Unilever takeover by Kraft Heinz last month, Unilever is undergoing a comprehensive internal review. We take a look at the case for splitting up its business units, and whether personal care could dominate alone.
Unilever has announced that it is undergoing a comprehensive internal review following news that Kraft Heinz has withdrawn its $143bn bid for the company.
The human rights NGO released a new report today calling out nine multinational corporations that Amnesty found to be buying oil from a company with documented child labor, as well as workers’ safety and rights violations.
Over the past months, Cosmetics Design has reported on the beauty business trends that continue to shape the industry. Here, we look back at a selection of that coverage.
Cosmetics Design caught up with Monique Wallace, director of sales and partnerships at Skinny & Co, to find out all about the big trend for coconut oil. In this video interview Wallace talks about why consumers are buying it, how the company sources...
During last month’s Annual General Meeting board members of niche luxury goods player Art & Fragrance agreed to rename the company Lalique Group and divide off its fragrance and cosmetics business.
Estée Lauder has teamed up Victoria Beckham to launch a limited edition make-up collection which will launch in September 2016 at select retailers around the world, Victoria Beckham stores and on both the company and the icon’s own websites.
Bluestar Silicones has launched a new strategic plan which be based on new partnerships, a new website and stronger branding, as it aims to strengthen its worldwide speciality businesses and market position.
The flavors and fragrance company released a report last week on its 2015 full-year financial results and strategic achievements. And, company numbers indicate that in a currency neutral world profits and sales are up.
L’Oreal and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have joined forces to launch the Global Business Network for Social Protection Floors, which aims to provide protection for employees and society.
Avon Products has taken another step towards its major turnaround with the announcement that Brian Salsberg has been appointed as senior vice president, Global Strategy, effective September 23.
Germany-based cosmetics and personal care Beiersdorf has announced a key change in its executive board, together with the passing of its honorary chairman Georg Claussen.
The 2013 ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations’ report has ranked the company as the highest placed UK-based company and at number 25 in the world.
Anglo-Dutch company Unilever will be collaborating on a two year project with molecular technology company BioLeap to help design new consumer goods products.
After more than ten years of acquisitions, specialty chemicals distributor Azelis has launched a corporate re-branding programme aiming to unite its 36 companies under one brand.
Packaging company Gerresheimer has seen an improvement in its cosmetics operations during the second quarter 2010, as well as growth on the pharmaceutical side.
Specialty soaps and skin care provider Crabtree & Evelyn has filed for bankruptcy in the US, becoming the latest personal care player to fall victim to the economic crisis.
Takasago International Corporation has announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Wessel Fragrances, in an attempt to increase its global footprint.
Many companies in the personal care field are under increasing pressure to make business greener. Ken Reese, from Parallel Products, explained how his company can help, by reclaiming ethanol from discarded products.
French active cosmetic ingredients company Soliance has created a new US subsidiary as a means of expanding its business into the North American market.
Phosphagenics, an Australian company that uses patented technology
to enhance compounds, says it has signed an agreement with a major
cosmetics company to test the feasibility of its technology on
personal care formulations.
Personal care packaging provider MeadWestvaco is to completely
restructure its business in an effort to increase its research and
development capabilities and cut down on costs.
Sara Lee says it will relocate its corporate headquarters in one
building in Chicago, Illinois, ahead of the planned disposal of its
European personal care operations, writes Simon Pitman.
US-owned AXM Pharma has signed two distribution agreements for its
Whispers feminine hygiene products, marking the company's continued
expansion onto the fast-growing China market. Following on from its
domestic ambitions, the...
Procter & Gamble has announced that its current company
director is resigning as well as confirming the defining
adjustments to its business operations with Wella for the Global
Prestige & Professional Care division, reports...
The deal announced in early September for the sale of Noiro, the
cosmetics and detergent business of Finnish healthcare specialist
Orion Corporation, to funds managed/advised by CapMan was closed
today.
Unilever today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement
to sell its Elizabeth Arden business, brands and certain assets to
FFI Fragrances based in Miami Lakes, Florida, USA, for a
consideration of approximately $225 million...
