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Exports boost Italian cosmetics industry
Industry buzz
The Italian cosmetics grew by +5.2% in 2010 to reached 8.589 million euros. Foreign markets boosted the industry’s sales as exports leapt...
Gerresheimer: a recycled but beautiful glass for Garnier
Environment
For its face care line, Garnier is using a range of glass jars developed by Gerresheimer and containing 40% of recycled material: an...
Nail Polish: between "fastdry" and "longlasting"!
Markets & trends
The nail polish market continues to post strong growth rates. The main producers are refining their strategy. International Lacquers,...
Estée Lauder signs exclusive agreement with natural ingredients supplier
Industry buzz
Unigen, a US developer of botanical and marine-derived compounds, has signed an exclusive product license and supply agreement with an...
Unilever sells Sanex to Colgate-Palmolive
Industry buzz
Unilever will sell its global Sanex business to Colgate-Palmolive for 672 million euros (approximately 940 million US dollars). Sanex...
Jackel creates an Instrumental Beauty division
Industry buzz
Hong Kong-based company Jackel, specializing in both promotional goods as well as packaging, POP and full-service, has just created a new...
Aerosol Forum opens up to dispensing systems
Industry buzz
The 5th edition of Aerosol Forum was held on the 8th and 9th March 2011, with nearly 800 participants from some twenty countries...
Eco-design: Chanel proposes a new software to the entire industry
Environment
How, originating from the evaluation of the carbon footprint of its activities, has the Chanel group developed with the help of the Evea...
The Body Shop shares expectations with suppliers
Companies & industry
The Body Shop’s Operations Team recently invited a selection of suppliers from Europe, Asia and North America to a special event focusing...
Professional skin care market rebounds in Europe and the US
Markets & trends
Sales of professional skin care products rebounded in Europe and the US in 2010, according to latest Kline research. While Japan...