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Japan firm offers glowing finger for those phoning home
Industry buzz
If you thought a finger that glows when you phone home was strictly the preserve of extra-terrestrials, think again: a Japanese firm has...
Brazil: The cosmetics market boosted by hair care
Markets & trends
Although indicators are slowing down, Brazil has confirmed its progress on the world beauty market. Already the world’s largest perfume...
Colgate-Palmolive issues policy on no deforestation
Industry buzz
Colgate-Palmolive has issued a new “Policy on No Deforestation”, including a pledge to achieve full traceability of its palm oil supply...
Shiseido to expand Indonesia operations
Industry buzz
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido intends to expand its business in Indonesia by focusing on the masstige market, through the launch of...
Men’s cosmetics boom in BRIC countries
Markets & trends
We spoke to Catherine O’Connor, Senior Analyst at research firm Canadean, to get the lowdown on how the men’s grooming and cosmetics...
P&G sets zero deforestation goal in its palm oil supply chain
Industry buzz
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) recently committed to no deforestation in its palm oil supply chain by improving practices...
Two new coated lightweight linerboards for Metsä Board
Industry buzz
Following the great reception for uncoated Modo Northern Light, Metsä Board has launched two new double-coated fully bleached liners in...
Cosmoprof announces record number of visitors
Industry buzz
The 47th edition of the Cosmoprof tradeshow, which was held in Bologna, Italy, on 2-5 April 2014 for Cosmopack and 4-7 April 2014 for...
Successful return to Germany for in-cosmetics
Industry buzz
The in-cosmetics tradeshow made a triumphant return to Germany on 1-3 April in Hamburg, with its most successful edition outside of Paris...
Consumers expect companies to respect biodiversity, report says
Environment
While 87% of consumers surveyed worldwide want companies to adopt sourcing policies that respect biodiversity, only 27 out of the top 100...
