Cosmetics International articles from August 2008

Cosmetics International archives from August 2008

Investors give orange light to Yes to Carrots.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... In its brief two-year history, Yes to Carrots has attracted much positive attention from both the press and consumers. Now, the financial community has joined the love-in. Simon Equity Partners and San Francisco Equity Partners have...

Starwood to put Bliss business up for sale?
August 15, 2008... Four years after buying Bliss from LVMH, Starwood Hotels Resorts is reported to have put the spa and beauty product business up for sale. According to The Deal, the leisure company can expect up to $200m for Bliss. This would represent a...

The French financial authority, AMF, has approved the Courtin-Clarins family's plan to take the eponymous beauty company private.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... The French financial authority, AMF, has approved the Courtin-Clarins family's plan to take the eponymous beauty company private. The Courtin-Clarins family owns just short of 70% of the stock and is offering 55.40 [euro] for all remaining...

The French cosmetics market rose 5.5% to 6.88bn [euro] in 2007, according to its trade association, FEBEA.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... The French cosmetics market rose 5.5% to 6.88bn [euro] in 2007, according to its trade association, FEBEA. Fragrance sales grew 11.8% to 1.24bn [euro], while skin care grew 3.1% to 2.8bn [euro] and hair care put on 3% for a total of 1.57bn...

E.Com is changing its name to Perfumania Holdings.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... E.Com is changing its name to Perfumania Holdings following its buy-out of wholesale and retail fragrance company Model Reorg.

L'Oreal Paris has vehemently denied that it had lightened the skin of Beyonce.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... L'Oreal Paris has vehemently denied that it had lightened the skin of Beyonce in the latest advertisement for its Feria hair colourant brand.

Japanese drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings is planning a chain of 100 outlets focusing on cosmetics and beauty products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Japanese drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings is planning a chain of 100 outlets focusing on cosmetics and beauty products. According to the Nikkei, the move is intended to offset regulatory changes that will intensify competition in the...

Caudalie makes grape strides in US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... On 1 October Caudalie will open the doors of its latest spa--in New York's Plaza hotel. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It's our first spa in the US, and it's our first day spa," says UK national sales manager Sharon Andrews. "All our other...

Dessange International a snip for OFI.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(OFI Private Equity Capital)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... OFI Private Equity Capital has bought a 65% stake in Dessange International. The hairdressing company has 1013 salons in 45 countries and registered turnover of 55m [euro] in 2007. The acquisition valued the group at 80m [euro]. ...

Revlon sells Brazilian brands.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... US cosmetics giant Revlon has sold its non-core Brazilian brands for $104m in cash. The sale includes Revlon's Bossano men's hair care and shaving brand as well as other labels sold only in Brazil. The brands have been bought by...

Seven the lucky number for Boots.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... UK drugstore giant Alliance Boots is trialling its headline-making No7 Protect & Perfect skin care brand in European pharmacies, albeit under a different name--Serum 7. "Our market research told us that No7 wouldn't be the right name for...

Colep fills up with Czewo.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Czewo Full Filling Service GmbH)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... European aerosol contract manufacturer ColepCCL has bought Czewo Full Filling Service GmbH to strengthen its position in the packaging market. The acquisition, which is expected to close by the end of September, will see Portuguese...

Malle to open new libraries.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Frederic Malle)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... French fragrance 'editor' Frederic Malle is to open an in-store boutique in Liberty of London in October. The Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle boutique will be sited opposite the Le Labo installation on Liberty's ground floor and will...

Ascendia Brands files for Chapter 11.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... US personal care company Ascendia Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is seeking a buyer for the business. President and ceo Steven R Schreyer has resigned and Douglas A. Booth, a partner in financial advisory firm...

Lauder acquires stake in Indian brand.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Estee Lauder Companies has bought a minority stake in Forest Essentials, an Indian naturals company. The US beauty giant said the acquisition demonstrated its commitment to India as part of a priority market that it is looking to build up. ...

Hertie insolvent.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Troubled German department store group Hertie has filed for insolvency. Hertie lost 30m [euro] in 2007 as sales fell 5.2% to 540m [euro], according to Handelsblatt. The retail group has faced liquidity problems in the last month and has...

UK celeb fragrance flood continues.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... As a mark of her determination to rehabilitate her public image--and career--disgraced reality TV personality Jade Goody has launched a second fragrance, aptly called Controversial, with Jigsaw esl. Jigsaw md John Roach denied that the...

J&J completes its Dabao purchase.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... The Chinese investment arm of Johnson & Johnson has purchased a Chinese cosmetics company to complement its portfolio of health care brands in that country. The US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant acquired Beijing Dabao Cosmetics Co Ltd...

Game on.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... GAME ON: Japanese beauty company Shiseido has teamed up with gaming superpower Sega to create Project Beauty. Designed for the Nintendo DS, Project Beauty comes with a scanner that feeds digital images of the face into the console. This then...

Natura lifts profits and boosts sales force and product line-up.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Financial report)
August 15, 2008... Brazilian cosmetics superpower Natura has unveiled a 13% rise in profit to R$99.5m in its second quarter. Financial and information vp David Uba said the results were in line with expectations and would be even greater by the end of the...

Face Boutique goes for girl power.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Sarah Vorbach)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Teenage skin care brand founder Sarah Vorbach is drawing on her investment banking background to make sure she expands Face Boutique at a sustainable rate. Vorbach started the teen natural skin care brand in 2004 and launched the 10 skus,...

The Olympics' opening ceremony demonstrated the height of Chinese creativity. Expect nothing less from China's cosmetics.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... The Beijing Olympics is not only paving the way for a potential East meets West cross-cultural explosion but is firmly placing brand relations under the spotlight. Beijing Airport opened the new Terminal 3 in preparation for the influx of...

CPNA is best game in town.(Cosmetics International reports from Las Vegas)
August 15, 2008... Now in its sixth year, Cosmoprof North America took place in its customary home of Las Vegas from 13-15 July, and, according to SoGeCos US sales and marketing director Daniela Ciocan, was bigger than ever. "We're really pleased with the...

Rodial expansion plans bear fruit.(Cosmetics International reports from Las Vegas)
August 15, 2008... UK skin care company Rodial is already available in a number of US outlets, but there's always room for more, said global sales manager Paul Sillence. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In September, Rodial will introduce an exfoliating mask,...

Dr Lewinn's throws hissy fit.(Cosmetics International reports from Las Vegas)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Australian skin care specialist Dr Lewinn's used Cosmoprof to introduce itself to the US. "This is the first time we have shown Dr Lewinn's in the US and this week is all about getting it right," said marketing manager James Holloman. ...

Pencil Me In has just won the ICMAD award for innovation.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)(Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors)(Linda Eisner )(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Pencil Me In has just won the ICMAD award for innovation. Linda Eisner has created a 30-strong range of eye pencils infused with natural extracts. Priced $6.99, the pencils are currently shipping to upscale salons, spas and boutiques and Eisner...

Brow specialist Tweezerman is looking for natural extensions to tweezing, building on its recent launch of Brow Mousse and After Tweeze.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... Brow specialist Tweezerman is looking for natural extensions to tweezing, building on its recent launch of Brow Mousse and After Tweeze. The company is also looking at emerging markets and is currently puffing plans together for entry into...

Hair Rules is a line that treats curly hair as a broad range of textures rather than one generic type.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... Hair Rules is a line that treats curly hair as a broad range of textures rather than one generic type. The range offers kinky, curly and wavy hair cleanse, condition, style and finish options contining new generation, suds-free cleansers....

Japanese skin care brand Sekkisei is set to launch an eye cream in the US and Japan this autumn.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... Japanese skin care brand Sekkisei is set to launch an eye cream in the US and Japan this autumn. Priced $55, the cream will target dark circles and fine lines. In the US since 2005, Sekkisei has now set its sights on Canada.

Filipino personal care brand VMV has created an index to make clear how many of the 27 registered allergens its products are free from.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... Filipino personal care brand VMV has created an index to make clear how many of the 27 registered allergens its products are free from. Formulated for sensitive skin, most of the products are rated V-27 or V-26. The baby care products are V-65...

Reality TV gets a Napoleon complex.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... Australian make-up artist Napoleon Perdis is the star of TLC's Get Your Face On, an Apprentice-style show for wannabe make-up artists based on his celebrated academies. However, Perdis has also been doing what he does best developing...

Ahava to move into new waters.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Israeli beauty company Ahava plans to open 12 stores in the US in the next two years, to add to its existing nine stores in Israel and single stores in UK, Germany and Singapore. Ahava is also planning to move into new territory with the...

Coleur Caramel stretches coverage.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... French ethical cosmetics brand Couleur Caramel entered the US market in March and hoped Cosmoprof would help it expand from its Manhattan, Miami and Houston bases. The Thalgo-owned brand is available in boutiques, salons and spas and...

Niche brands don't have to finish last.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... With the majority of exhibitors and visitors representing SMEs, it was not surprising that the niche retail round table was standing room only. Courtney Baber, general manager of CO Bigelow, said niche brands fitted well into the retail...

Arrowpak shoots for sustainability.(COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA)
August 15, 2008... With sustainability the word of everyone's lips, Arrowpak unveiled a range of biodegradable packaging. The range was so new, in fact, that the final samples only came into the office three days before the show started. The small jars,...

LVMH has strong first half.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... French luxury goods house LVMH recorded first half 2008 revenue of 7.8bn [euro], representing organic growth of 12%. Profit from recurring operations grew 7% to 1.54bn [euro], up 19% at constant exchange rates. The Perfume & Cosmetics...

Nu Skin has best ever quarter.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Nu Skin International Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Direct seller Nu Skin has announced thumping Q2 results, with net profits up from $13.8m last year to $20.6m. Quarterly sales hit $321.7m, a 12% increase and the highest quarterly amount the company has ever generated by some margin. ...

Double digit growth for Alberto.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Alberto-Culver Co.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Alberto-Culver has reported a 12.3% increase in its third quarter sales to $364.9m. The owner of brands such as Tresemme, Nexxus, Alberto VO5 Andrew Collinge and St. Ives said the strong results could mainly be attributed to growth in its...

Beiersdorf's growth slows.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Despite a strong set of first half results, Beiersdorf's shares have fallen more than 9% in response to a slow down in the second quarter. The German beauty giant has unveiled a balance sheet for January to June...

IFF has approved a quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share, up from 23 cents.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... IFF has approved a quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share, up from 23 cents. Since October 2006, IFF has increased its dividend by 19%. IFF has completed its share repurchase programme.

Household goods company Reckitt Benckiser has reported better-than-expected first half sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Household goods company Reckitt Benckiser has reported better-than-expected first half sales. The group's income rose 18% to 465m [pounds sterling] and turnover grew 19% to 3.1bn [pounds sterling]. Pre-tax profit stood at 581m [pounds...

German fragrance and flavours supplier Symrise says its first half 2008 sales rose 6.7% to 676m [euro] (+2.3% at actual rates) despite the difficult market environment.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... German fragrance and flavours supplier Symrise says its first half 2008 sales rose 6.7% to 676m [euro] (+2.3% at actual rates) despite the difficult market environment. Earnings grew 6% to 123.6m [euro] in spite of rising raw materials and...

Hit by rising materials prices and one-off charges in its first half, Clariant has recorded a 3% dip in its profit to SF258m.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Hit by rising materials prices and one-off charges in its first half, Clariant has recorded a 3% dip in its profit to SF258m. The speciality chemicals group also saw its turnover fall 2% to SF4.2bn. On a brighter note, net profit grew 26% to...

PZ Cussons has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 May 2008.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
August 15, 2008... PZ Cussons has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 May 2008. Revenue rose 14% to 660.9m [pounds sterling] and operating profit grew 15% to 76.4m [pounds sterling]. Cussons said it had performed strongly in all its regions,...

P&G profits rise again in Q4.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
August 15, 2008... Another company apparently defying the credit panic is Procter & Gamble. Its fourth quarter April-June profits have surged 33% said P&G. Beauty net sales pushed up 11% to $5bn. Overall, P&G sales rose to $21.27bn compared to $19.27bn a...

Givaudan unhurt by credit crunch.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Givaudan is also seemingly thriving, despite the downturn. The Swiss group has released first half 2008 net profits of SF94m--up more than 13% from the same period of 2007. Much of the uplift has been helped by continuing cost savings...

Double whammy for Avon.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... The cracks may be appearing all over the Western economies but the Asian and Latin American markets continue to boost Western companies like Avon, which has invested heavily in these regions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Avon's quarterly...

Bare investors mull their options.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Bare Escentuals Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Bare Escentuals shares have crash dived to less than $13, half the $26 price they sold for back in March. The wave of selling has been, yet again, the result of credit fears as US consumers rein in spending while energy prices rise, house...

Alliance Boots buys into Latin America.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Alliance Boots has purchased a 25% stake in Athos Farma, a Brazilian pharma wholesale operator, giving it access to a network of wholesale warehouses across Brazil that supplies 25,000 pharmacies. A Boots insider told Cosmetics...

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 24/7/08 7/8/08 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS REVLON 'A' 0.89 [euro] 1.37 [euro] +53.93% AVON...

Medik8 builds Firewall against ageing with anti-oxidant serum.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... UK skin care brand Medik8 has launched an anti-ageing serum that features a dual cylinder anti-oxidant complex called Cusodase-P. Firewall contains a blend of active ingredients, including the Firewall antioxidant molecule said to be 40...

Lierac Paris lands in the UK.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Lierac Paris has finally made it to UK shores. The French skin care range is based on what Lierac Laboratories calls Phyto-Cosmetics, the use of active ingredients derived from roots, leaves and flowers. Founded in 1975, Lierac, which...

Ralph Lauren scent gets notorious.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Cosmair Inc. Ralph Lauren Fragrances Div.)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Said to be the master of the modern classic, Ralph Lauren has taken inspiration from film noir actresses such as Ingrid Bergman and Lauren Bacall for his latest fragrance. The sparkling spiced oriental opens with...

Alpha-H sets gold standard.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Australian skincare company Alpha-H has introduced a new version of its popular night serum. Liquid Gold Daily Poly-Oxidant Complex contains skin lifting peptides that are said to firm, plump and hydrate skin....

Clarins lips more Joli than ever.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clarins has added 10 new shades to its Joli Rouge lipstick range. Designed to protect as well as colour the lips, the formula contains mango butter, which covers lips with a lightweight film that contains fatty...

UK retailer Superdrug's Christmas make-up assortment include includes opaque, saturated bright shades such as periwinkle, acid lime green and zingy tangerine paired with pure white from Danish boutique cosmetics brand Gosh.(Christmas Beauty)
August 15, 2008... UK retailer Superdrug's Christmas make-up assortment include includes opaque, saturated bright shades such as periwinkle, acid lime green and zingy tangerine paired with pure white from Danish boutique cosmetics brand Gosh. Extreme Art Eye...

Adding a sense of glamour to the holiday season is Boots No 7 with Highlighting Star Palette (12.50 [pounds sterling]), a face powder that features lavender and peach tones to give the skin a soft glow.(Christmas Beauty)
August 15, 2008... Adding a sense of glamour to the holiday season is Boots No 7 with Highlighting Star Palette (12.50 [pounds sterling]), a face powder that features lavender and peach tones to give the skin a soft glow. Shimmer Eye Palette (12.50 [pounds...

Crabtree & Evelyn will launch three new scents for Christmas--Vanilla Blanc, Cacao Noir and Pomegranate Rouge.(Christmas Beauty)
August 15, 2008... Crabtree & Evelyn will launch three new scents for Christmas--Vanilla Blanc, Cacao Noir and Pomegranate Rouge. The vanilla and cacao scents come in body wash and body lotion while the pomegranate fragrance comes in a Body Shimmer Mist and Hand...

Jessica Simpson's flight of fancy.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fancy is the first fragrance created for actress and singer Jessica Simpson by Parlux. Created by Mane's Alexis Dadier, the luminous dewy fragrance is described as personal, whimsical and romantic. The fragrance...

Arden moves Prevage into body care.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Elizabeth Arden is adding Prevage Body Total Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer to its successful Prevage line. Industry sources estimate that the original Prevage line which launched in 2005, has annual sales of $25m in the US. The...

Lumene cracks youthful skin code.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Finnish cosmetics company Lumene has created a skin care and makeup range for young skin. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lumene always makes a point of using local ingredients and the Natural Code range contains plantain, a plant renowned for...

Clinique adds new line of defence.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Clinique has updated Superdefense, four years after its initial launch. Superdefense SPF25 Age Defense Moisturiser's new key ingredient is red microalgae extract, which is said to help skin neturalise the appearance of lines, wrinkles and...

Orlane Paris heats things up.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Kelemata-owned Orlane Paris has introduced Thermo-Active Firming Serum, a warming gel emulsion formulated to promote the production and contraction of collagen fibres of the skin. The serum contains active ingredients such as rye extract,...

Cowshed takes a walk on the wild side.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 15, 2008... Cowshed has added three new scents to its bath and home care range. Wild Cow is a unisex blend of lemongrass, ginger and rosemary essential oils, which is said to improve vitality and sharpen the mind. Floral, oriental Moody Cow...

Ted Baker is lauching two limited edition Skinwear fragrances to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Ted Baker is lauching two limited edition Skinwear fragrances to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary. Skinwear Ten for men starts with a mix of citrus and spice that rests on mandarin, nutmeg and cinnamon notes and dries down to a base of...

Rexam the object of Desirable for Watier.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Canadian beauty company Lise Watier Cosmetiques has selected Rexam fragrance pumps and invisible dip-tube for the launch of its latest fragrance, Desirable. The high performance, super low profile pump is said to offer a sleek, high...

Sampling Innovations travels light.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... UK-based Sampling Innovations has released a collection of lightweight travel pack formats designed especially for toiletries in carry-on luggage or suitcases. The travel-sized containers are single-use replicas of the full-sized products....

Cognis to sell half its oleochemicals.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has sold half of its stake in Cognis Oleochemicals to Singapore-based PTT Chemical International Private Ltd for 104m [euro]. The deal, which is expected to close in September 2008, allows Cognis to...

A hollow victory for UV coatings.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Advanced technology company Exilica says its coated silica shells can boost UV aborption of mixtures three-fold. The UK-based company says that this means that face creams can offer significantly improved UV protection, creating added value...

Speciality paper manufacturer FiberMark has opened a design centre in Manhattan.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Speciality paper manufacturer FiberMark has opened a design centre in Manhattan. Sited in New York's Flatiron district, the centre showcases a library of FiberMark's textured and coloured cover materials and is designed to encourage designers...

Fresh from its purchase of Holliday Pigments last month, Rockwood Holdings has bought Nalco Holdings' Finishing Technologies business.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Fresh from its purchase of Holliday Pigments last month, Rockwood Holdings has bought Nalco Holdings' Finishing Technologies business. The US speciality chemicals business has agreed to pay $75m for the business, including its plant in...

Symrise has been appointed exclusive distributor of Bayliss Ranch's organic plant extracts.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Symrise has been appointed exclusive distributor of Bayliss Ranch's organic plant extracts. The AllPlant Essence line comprises steam extracted botanicals for use in hair, skin and oral care as well as bathroom products. The 100% organic line...

M&H Plastics is boosting its tube manufacturing capacity with a new facility that will come online at its Beccles plant in summer 2009.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... M&H Plastics is boosting its tube manufacturing capacity with a new facility that will come online at its Beccles plant in summer 2009. The new line will offer co-extruded tubes, enhanced graphics and tamper-evident features. UK-based M&H...

Glazed expression.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... GLAZED EXPRESSION: World Wide Packaging has designed a lip gloss jar and contoured applicator for Sally Hansen's Comfort Shine Lip Glaze. The applicator is manufactured in TPE resin to give it a flexible, rubbery texture and is available with...

Alcan moves into Russia with Tubapack acquisition.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Alcan Packaging's global cosmetics division has boosted its presence in the Russian market with the acquisition of Tubapack, a cosmetic tubes manufacturing facility. Subject to clearance by Russian authorities, the agreement includes over...

Croda fishes for new marine materials with Aquapharm.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Raw materials supplier Croda has teamed up with marine biotechnology company Aquapharm Biodiscovery to source novel marine-derived natural ingredients for topical cosmetic applications. The three-year...

RPC helps give Garnier a lift.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RPC Bramlage-Wiko has created an innovative applicator for Garnier's UltraLift Pro-X range. L'Oreal-owned Garnier had chosen RPC's Magic Star airless dispenser for the Pro-X Re-Plumping Day Cream and asked the...

Acti Pack and Loire Plastic in full bloom with new Flower range.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... Acti Pack has introduced Flower, a bottle range for shampoo, shower gel and body milks. The PET bottle is available in 150ml and 200ml standards, which are compatible with Azura and Penta snapped caps supplied by Acti Pack's sister...

Swallowfield strikes Chinese partnership.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
August 15, 2008... UK contract manufacturer Swallowfield has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese toiletries company Jahwa, IE, as part of a strategy to strengthen its position in the Chinese market. Swallowfield has also signed a similar agreement...

Dubbed Queen of the New York night, Dianne Brill is now bidding to become queen of the cosmetics world. Her five year old flamboyant makeup brand is expanding into skin care and fragrances and taking steps into new markets.(Q&A)(Interview)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What inspired you to develop your own cosmetics brand and how would you describe your target customer? I have been an author, show presenter, advice columnist, runway model for Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier...

Pritchard elected global marketing officer at P&G.(PEOPLE)
August 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As part of company-wide organisational shake-up, US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has appointed Marc Pritchard global marketing officer, effective 1 August. Pritchard, 48, has more than 25 years of...

LVMH names new chairman.(PEOPLE)(LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. appointed Renaud Dutreil)(Brief article)
August 15, 2008... Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy has announced a new chairman of LVMH Inc in New York. From 1 September, Renaud Dutreil will represent the luxury group in North America as LVMH chairman. In his new role, Dutreil will be responsible for the...

IFF.(PEOPLE)
August 15, 2008... IFF has appointed Richard A O'Leary interim chief financial officer while it seeks a permanent replacement for Douglas J. Wetmore. O'Leary joined IFF in 2007 as vice president, corporate development with responsibility for capital...

Art & Fragrance.(PEOPLE)
August 15, 2008... Art & Fragrance has named David Rios its new head of sales & export. Rios, who was previously responsible for sales in Europe and North and Latin America, succeeds Sandra Sciboz, taking her seat on A&F's executive board.