Industry buzz
Canada : Cosmetic ingredient hotlist, consultation period extended
The consultation period regarding the proposed changes to the Cosmetic ingredient hotlist was officially closed on November 3rd, 2008....
Misha Riveros Jacobson to head Rexam Plastic Packaging’s Personal Care Division
Rexam, recently announced that it has appointed Mrs Misha Riveros Jacobson to lead its Plastic Packaging’s Personal Care division. She...
Nivea boosts sales at Beiersdorf
Beiersdorf’s organic growth of 8.5% on the first three quarters of 2008 is more than twice that of the market. The Hamburg-based German...
Full service: Alcan Packaging Beauty showcases colourful ambitions
Alcan, which realised USD 850 million in turnover last year on the health and beauty segment, is reaffirming its will to step into the...
CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements presents its new automated process
On the occasion of Luxe Pack Monaco, Swarovski presented its new automated process, in partnership with SGD for the glass and RPC Beauté...
Takasago increases its North American business
Japan headquartered producer of fragrances, flavours and fine chemicals, Takasago, reached an acquisition agreement with Wessel...
IFF remains cautiously optimistic
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) today reported a third quarter sales increase of 6 percent to USD 618 million. However,...
Valois launches new micro-dispenser
Elixir, which is “the smallest dispenser in the world,” according to its producer, Valois, was presented at Luxe Pack Monaco this week....
Megaplast to protect organic cosmetics
Megaplast-Megapumps is showcasing at Luxe Pack Monaco 2008, a new range of packaging solutions for bio-cosmetics and natural products...
Symrise still expects sales growth despite difficult times
German manufacturer of flavourings, fragrances and cosmetic active ingredients, Symrise, announced lower sales during the third quarter...
