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MBF: “Flawless quality has become our Bible”
Companies & industry
MBF Plastiques, a converter of upscale plastic parts for the perfumery and cosmetic industry, has multiplied lately, a number of...
Walgreens to acquire Duane Reade
Industry buzz
US largest drugstore chain Walgreens. is about to acquire New York-based drugstore chain Duane Reade. The transaction would include all...
Promens appoints new sales and technical manager
Industry buzz
Joseph Gerardi, who was previously commercial director at Plastibell Group, has been heading Promens’ sales and development teams located...
Russia: end of compulsory certification for cosmetics
Industry buzz
Effective February 15, the Russian government has scrapped mandatory certification of food and cosmetic products sold in the country....
Dieter Bakic: “2010, still a challenging year !”
Markets & trends
Dieter Bakic, founder and president of DieterBakicEnterprises and DieterBakicDesign, tells Premium Beauty News its vision for the...
Japan: long live the elderly!
Markets & trends
For several years brands operating on the Japanese market have been facing two challenges: firstly, a persistent economic slump and,...
PCD awards packaging innovation
Industry buzz
The sixth edition of PCD (Perfumes, Cosmetics & Design) was held on the 26th and 27th January 2010 in Paris, at the Cité des Sciences...
Innovation boosts sun care markets, new report says
Industry buzz
The global market for sun care products is projected to reach US$5.6 billion by the year 2015, says a new report by Global Industry...
I.L. Cosmetics, from nail polish to make-up
Companies & industry
I.L. Cosmetics has launched a major investment program to continue its diversification in the make-up segment. Comments from Éric Wimmer,...
Potential of social media is underexploited by cosmetic brands
Markets & trends
The upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will explore the use of social media, such as Facebook, in the beauty industry, including key...
