Cosmetics International articles from July 2007

Cosmetics International archives from July 2007

Aveda to treat men from top to toe.
July 6, 2007... Aveda's first men's hair care line is just the start of a campaign to groom men from head to toe. Four years in the making, Aveda Men Pure-formance was devised and supervised by Kurt Kueffner, director of Aveda's men's market development...

Coty prestige sets its sights on US skin care.
July 6, 2007... Coty Prestige will enter the US skin care market in 2008, using the latest anti-ageing breakthrough from its premium skin care line Lancaster to establish the brand. But it will take a futher year before the US sees Differently, the latest...

Relief for French beauty brands and retailers as court cuts price fixing fines.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... The French Court of Appeals has reduced the 46.2m [euro] of fines imposed on 13 fragrance manufacturers and three retailers found guilty of price fixing between 1997-2000 by the French anti-trust body, in March last year. The biggest...

Tom Ford for Men to launch in September.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Adding to his growing portfolio of fragrances, Tom Ford for Men will launch exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue on 23 September for six weeks. The scent will then roll out to 260 US specialty stores and 1,500 stores worldwide. Ford will have...

Jobs axed as Limited Brands tries to cut costs.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... More than 500 people are expected to lose their jobs at Limited Brands' corporate and brand home offices as the company unveils the next stage of its cost-cutting programme. The job losses are just part of a number of schemes designed to...

French and Thai fragrance deal.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Two French associations representing SMEs have signed a cooperation agreement with their Thai counterparts to aid investment in both countries. Capitalising on France's fragrance expertise and Thailand's rich resources, new essences are at...

Shoplifters stealing cosmetics to order have been foiled by a police operation in New Zealand which netted more than $100,000 of stolen goods.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... SHOPLIFTERS STEALING cosmetics to order hare been foiled by a police operation in New Zealand which netted more than $100,000 of stolen goods. The raid on the crime ring revealed suitcases and sacks full of products with colour cosmetics, skin...

Natural ingredient manufacturer Naturex has pledged to improve the social and economic conditions for Peruvian maca growers by voluntarily increasing the price it pays for the product.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... NATURAL INGREDIENT manufacturer Naturex has pledged to improve the social and economic conditions for Peruvian maca growers by voluntarily increasing the price it pays for the product. The French company also announced that it would grant free...

Coty.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... COTY HAS signed a licensing agreement with Italian accessories, clothing and furnishing brand Tonino Lamborghini to create a men's fragrance. The fragrance will debut in Europe and Asia in spring 2008, rolling out to the Americas thereafter.

American Idol.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... AMERICAN IDOL host Ryan Seacrest has signed a one-year deal with Procter & Gamble to promote its Crest and Scope oral hygiene products. Seacrest will appear in both print and broadcast advertising, special in-store promotions and appearances....

Beiersdorf has India's men in sight.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Nivea brand owner Beiersdorf is launching its Nivea For Men skin care range in India this month following the line's success in China, where it has become the market leader in its category, according to the company. The German C&T giant...

Hoyu extends training to Singapore.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Japan's top hair colour specialist Hoyu has opened its first Color Studio outside Japan in Singapore. Training courses range from basic to advanced levels and students get a chance to train at the Hoyu Technical Academy in Japan. The...

Help at hand for China's exporters.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Suzhou University teams with Intertek Testing Services PLC)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... China's Suzhou University has teamed up with British chemical testing company Intertek to set up the country's first chemical certification centre to help Chinese exporters meet new EU regulations. The Chemical Safety Evaluation and...

Liz Claiborne to divide and conquer.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Women's clothing, accessories and cosmetics group Liz Claiborne Inc is to split its business in two in a corporate shake-up designed to make the company more brand-focused and cost effective. The group will now operate via a brand-centric...

Getting dirty.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... GETTING DIRTY: Simple is sponsoring the UK TV run of Dirt, the television series produced by and starring Courtney Cox, The deal is worth 250,000 [pounds sterling] and will, says Simple, create an exciting dialogue opportunity for the brand,...

Star turn.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... STAR TURN: Lost actor Matthew Fox has become the second star of the hit US series to represent a cosmetic brand. L'Oreal Paris has signed Fox as the face of its Men Expert Hydra-Energetic skin care line worldwide except the US and Canada. He...

Parlux snaps up Jessica Simpson.(HOT SPOTS)(Parlux Fragrances Inc.)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Fragrance manufacturer Parlux has inked a global licensing deal with Camuto Group to develop a fragrance for actress and singer Jessica Simpson. Simpson's first fragrance will debut in the US in July 2008, followed by an international...

Israel bans C&T animal testing.(HOT SPOTS)
July 6, 2007... Israel has passed a bin banning the import and marketing of animal-tested cosmetics and detergents in a move that will shake up the country's import-based C&T market. The bill, which has passed its first reading by the Knesset's Education,...

Euromonitor's Diana Dodson turns her attention to Vietnam, where the young population is becoming ever more fashion-conscious as the economy booms.(HOT SPOTS)
July 6, 2007... At 388m [euro] (VND7.9 trillion), Vietnam is among Asia's more modest C&T markets, but with annual sales growth averaging at 14% between 2001-2006, it is also one of its most dynamic. Behind this growth is a strongly performing economy driven...

Mintel looks at recent launches from Vietnamese brands.(HOT SPOTS)
July 6, 2007... New from Minh Viet Company, Kalia Exquis Whitening Facial Lotion Foam Sparkling White with allantoin, vitamin B3 and licorice extracts is said to help prevent acne. The product retails at VND 18,000 ($1.12). Also available in the same range is...

Reiner Unkel tells Cosmetics International that his first year as director of Douglas' perfumery division is set to be crowned with the opening of the company's 1000th store. and there's plenty more in the pipeline.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)
July 6, 2007... Estimates of the respective rankings of the big three perfumery giants--Douglas, AS Watson and Sephora--vary according to the chosen geographical reference, but in Europe Douglas still reigns supreme. At the beginning of the year, Reiner Unkel...

Teen brand Bonne Bell has partnered with the Dasani water brand.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Teen brand Bonne Bell has partnered with the Dasani water brand to create a lip balm line.

Make-up artist Bret Boreman, who helped launch the Stila Cosmetics brand.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Make-up artist Bret Boreman, who helped launch the Stila Cosmetics brand, has introduced a line of lip plumping and treatment glosses under the Hollywood Lips name.

Revlon will launch its Flair fragrance in mass market stores, to be merchandised where Revlon cosmetics are sold.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Revlon will launch its Flair fragrance in mass market stores, to be merchandised where Revlon cosmetics are sold. Originally, the company planned to introduce the scent in department stores but plans were put on hold after it suffered another...

Markwins will make its first appearance on QVC this year.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Markwins will make its first appearance on QVC this year with a segment on its Podular brand bag line.

Physicians Formula is fine tuning a half hour Infomercial that includes appearances by its ceo Ingrid Jackel.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Physicians Formula is fine tuning a half hour Infomercial that includes appearances by its ceo Ingrid Jackel that is expected to air next year.

Puig Fragrances.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Puig Fragrances has wrapped up production on a steamy television commercial starring actor Antonio Banderas to promote his latest scent, Blue Seduction.

Debra Yale has joined Intermark USA.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Debra Yale has joined Intermark USA, the maker of Styli-Style pencils.

Milani.(DOING THE ROUNDS)
July 6, 2007... > Milani is extending its mineral collection with four new blushes and two mineral eye pencils.

NACDS strikes a note of caution.(NACDS REPORT)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Mineral makeup and natural skin care were major themes at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Marketplace last week. The event drew 908 retailers, up from 700 in 2006, to peruse the 524 booths that offered products for all...

Mining the potential of minerals.(NACDS REPORT)
July 6, 2007... The success of the Bare Escentuals mineral make-up line, now reported at about $300m, had already a host of imitators but this year, the concept is spreading across the mass market like wildfire. Revlon told retailers of plans to add a...

Naturals take a more measured approach.(NACDS REPORT)
July 6, 2007... With so many players in the natural and organic skin care segment, companies are starting to seek ways to differentiate themselves. Some have started to post the percentage of organic and/or natural materials the product contains on the...

Taking fragrances to the masses.(WPC REPORT)
July 6, 2007... Bath 8 Body Works' executive vp of brand development and merchandising, Camille McDonald, had an upbeat message for suppliers. McDonald has seen both sides of the fence, having been president and ceo of American designer fragrances and...

The view from the other side of the counter.(WPC REPORT)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... The retail environment has changed, said Thibault Ponroy, international buying managing for international retail powerhouse AS Watson. "There's a new balance of power between brands and retailers, accelerated by internationalism of brands and...

Building on natural strengths.(WPC REPORT)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Arguably the most respected name in naturals is Monique Remy, whose business, LMR, was bought by IFF in 2000 and who was saluted by IFF's Nicolas Mirzayantz at the end of his presentation. Based in Grasse, LMR's guiding principles are to use...

Bell Flavors & Fragrances displayed its new Fixoresines.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)
July 6, 2007... > Bell Flavors & Fragrances displayed its new Fixoresines. These natural extracts are said to have good fixative properties and can be used at low concentrations in fine fragrances. There are seven variants, including Benzoe A and D, Olibanum A...

Safraleine is Givaudan's latest take on saffron.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... > Safraleine is Givaudan's latest take on saffron. The new molecule is described as warm, powerful, leathery and tobacco with the spicy characteristics of natural saffron enriched by rose ketone-like floral aspects. Depending on the dose,...

Robertet unveiled Rum Extract, which it says is very close to rum but without its valerianic overtones.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)
July 6, 2007... > Robertet unveiled Rum Extract, which it says is very close to rum but without its valerianic overtones. The fruity raisin molecule has slightly floral top notes with a woody baisamic drydown and is the result of a new extraction process...

Two new materials were on show at the IFF stand.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)
July 6, 2007... > Two new materials were on show at the IFF stand. Trisamber has an intense, woody amber character and is substantive enough to be suitable for a wide range of fragrance applications. Floral Super is a very strong muguet note with a dean, fresh...

The Alliance Boots acquisition has been finalized.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)
July 6, 2007... > The Alliance Boots acquisition has been finalised and the company's shares have been delisted from the London Stock Exchange.

US drugstore chain Walgreen Co has reported a 12.5% rise in its third quarter revenues to $13.7bn.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)(Financial report)
July 6, 2007... > US drugstore chain Walgreen Co has reported a 12.5% rise in its third quarter revenues to $13.7bn. This represents a 14.5% hike in the first nine months of Walgreen's fiscal year to $40.3bn. Net earnings grew 19.6% to $561 m in the quarter....

Australian retail chain Coles has been bought by Wesfarmers for A$22bn (13.8bn [euro]), making it the largest acquisition in the country's history.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)
July 6, 2007... > Australian retail chain Coles has been bought by Wesfarmers for A$22bn (13.8bn [euro]), making it the largest acquisition in the country's history. Coles is the second largest retailer in Australasia, with some 3000 stores in Australia and...

Rhodia has been fined 750,000 [euro] for manipulating its financial information in 2001-2003.(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... > Rhodia has been fined 750,000 [euro] for manipulating its financial information in 2001-2003. The former managing director of the company, Jean-Pierre Tirouflet, must pay 500,000 [euro]. The flne was imposed by the AMF (Autorite des Marches...

Following its successful IPO on Aim, Burani Designer Holding (BDH) has sold its multi-brand retail operations to private equity group Abacus Invest for 75m [euro].(SHOWCASING AT THE WPC)
July 6, 2007... > Following its successful IPO on Aim, Burani Designer Holding (BDH) has sold its multi-brand retail operations to private equity group Abacus Invest for 75m [euro]. BDH says the sale confirms its focus on its ltalian luxury goods business,...

SaSa profits surge with rising tourist numbers.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Hong Kong-based retailer Sa Sa International Holdings has seen its annual profit soar 20% thanks to rising tourism in its home city. Sa Sa said its net income for the year ended 31 March rose nearly 20% to HK$221.8m on the back of a 10.3%...

Basell acquires Huntsman.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Chemical and pigment manufacturer Huntsman Corporation is being sold to Dutch polyolefin specialist Basell for $9.6bn in cash. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to approval by regulatory authorities in the EU and...

UK retailers fear interest rate rise.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... UK interest rates look likely to creep up a quarter of a point to 5.75%. Last week the Bank of England (BoE) signalled a rate rise looked likely when BoE deputy governor Sir John Gieve warned that interest rates were too low, supporting...

Bloom sells, Arnault buys.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Bare Escentuals, Bradley Bloom, Bernard Arnault)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Bradley Bloom joins a growing list of Bare Escentuals directors who've recently sold shares. According to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Bloom sold 3.9m shares at $35.77 apiece. But while Bloom cashed in, over in Paris,...

Barneys sold in $825m deal.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Jones Apparel Group has agreed to sell luxury department store chain Barneys New York to a Dubai-based private equity firm for $825m. The agreement with Istithmar covers the retailer's flagship stores in New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago,...

Lush to model itself on John Lewis.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Old counter-culture prejudices die hard. Lush ceo Mark Constantine is determined to ensure his eco-friendly cosmetics chain does not become a takeover target by a multinational. To stave off bids, Constantine intends to turn Lush, which has...

Clarins sale could be on the cards?(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Could luxury goods players PPR and LVMH snap up Clarins? According to a new press report, Clarins has briefed staff that PPR and LVMH are keen to buy up the niche prestige brand. Clarins has been a takeover target since the death of its...

Lauder prowling for more brands.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Estee Lauder group president John Demsey says there are "15 to 20 brands" that the group is eyeing up to buy. He refused to name names, but it is believed Dr Murad is in the frame. Estee Lauder, maker of Aveda and Clinique, is struggling to...

PPR pumps up its Puma stake.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... PPR now controls more than 33% of German sports goods maker Puma after its shareholders accepted a 5.3bn [euro] bid. PPR took a 27% stake in Puma, which has seen sales soar despite weak profits, in April. Wall Street analysts think the...

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT 14/06/07 28/06/07 BIGGEST GAINERS (biggest gainers from top) NATURA C25.55 C27.90...

Crabtree & Evelyn has reformulated its Aloe Vera Shampoo and Conditioner.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... CRABTREE 8 EVELYN has reformulated its Aloe Vera Shampoo and Conditioner. The shampoo now contains hydrating desert botanicals, aloe vera leaf juice to condition and cactus flower, yucca root extract, optunia tuna flower and glycerine to smooth...

L'Oreal has given its Garnier Fructis hair care line a make-over with new formulations and packaging for each of its 50 cleansing and styling products.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... L'OREAL HAS given its Garnier Fructis hair care line a make-over with new formulations and packaging for each of its 50 cleansing and styling products. The new look products roll out to stores this month to be followed by an advertising...

French skin care manufacturer Laboratoires Nuxe has launched two new colours in its Baume Prodigieux Levres range.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... FRENCH SKIN care manufacturer Laboratoires Nuxe has launched two new colours in its Baume Prodigieux Levres range. The preservative-free multi purpose lip balm now comes in Legendaire Pink and Shimmering Chocolate. The company has also...

The Sanctuary Spa is joining the ranks of gradual self tanners this summer with the launch of Sunshine Spa Body Lotion.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... THE SANCTUARY Spa is joining the ranks of gradual self tanners this summer with the launch of Sunshine Spa Body Lotion. The formula contains seaweed extract to firm the skin, vitamin E to protect and nourish, rejuvenating patchouli and relaxing...

Aromatherapy goes to the next level.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... French skin care brand Darphin has unveiled its next generation of aromatherapy products created using a new extraction technique. The essential oils in 8 Flower Nectar were extracted by the company's supercritical fluid extraction process...

Coty unveils Stefani's first L.A.M.B. scent.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Love Angel Music Baby )(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Coty launched a new fragrance house in its prestige division this month with Gwen Stefani's first scent under her Love Angel Music Baby (L.A.M.B.) fashion label. Created by Harry Fremont of Firmenich, 'L' opens with fresh green notes of...

Lisa Hoffman leads up to fragrance with body offer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Lisa Hoffman, wife of actor Dustin Hoffman, will introduce a new spa body collection in September before launching her debut fragrance range next year. Hoffman launched a Night and Day 24 Hour Skincare line last year, which will now be...

Blue is the colour.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Fashion designer Nicole Farhi is to extend her perfume portfolio with a fragrance duet inspired by the Mediterranean. Bleu Azur for women and Bleu Intense for men are described as fresh and breezy by the French-born, London-based designer....

Ferragamo to fascinate men with F.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Ferragamo Parfums)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Following the successful launch of F by Ferragamo Pour Femme last year, the brand plans to launch F by Ferragamo Pour Homme in September in Italy, Europe, Asia and the US. It will be rolled out to Latin America early in 2008. The amber...

Oriflame plumps for peptides.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Swedish direct sales company Oriflame says it has used breakthrough tri-peptide complex technology in its latest anti-ageing skin care range. The Ecollagen trio uses the complex to help repair collagen damage and stimulate the skin's...

Arden sees a golden opportunity.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Elizabeth Arden says it has taken its ceramide technology to the next level with the creation of Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules Intensive Treatment for Face and Throat. The capsules contain CLX Complex, a combination of Ceramides...

Chanel targets younger women.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... Luxury beauty brand Chanel is to replace its Age Delay range with a new skin care line designed for women aged 25-plus. Beaute Initiaie is designed to encourage young women to start taking care of their skin at a time when many are unaware...

Lip srvice.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 6, 2007... LIP SERVICE: Estee Lauder has this month unveiled the newest; addition to its lip gloss range with Pure Color Gloss. The formula is designed to drench lips with high impact shine and smooth, even colour that never feels tacky, according to the...

HCT reverses with a click.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... Cosmetic packaging specialist HCT says its new Reverse Click range responds to consumer demand for compact and portable beauty items. The company describes the range as both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The Reverse Clickpen, for...

VPMI opens new refinery for a better bit of butter.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... Vertellus Performance Materials Inc (VPMI) has opened a state of the art shea butter refinery dedicated to the personal care industry. The North Carolina-based factory will produce the company's Naturechem Shea-Refined line and the...

Polimoon provides airless pump Solution.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... Veet brand owner Reckitt Benckiser has taken advantage of Polimoon's AirFree system for its new in-shower depilatory cream that can be applied at any angle. The hand-held container provides greater comfort and safety for consumers,...

M&H expands bottles and jars.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... MSH Plastics has expanded its CST packaging portfolio with the introduction of a new A-line range of bottles and a lightweight range of jars. The standard range of A-line bottle shapes is a new addition to the UK-based manufacturer's offer...

O. Berk offers a square deal.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O.Berk Company, has designed a line of square plastic jars. The Firenze range is available in 4oz and 6oz sizes as well as a 8oz jar with a 70/400 finish and a 16oz variant which has an 89/400...

TRI-K tightens its grip on the anti-ageing sector.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... Cosmetic ingredient manufacturer TRI-K Industries is hoping to change the face of anti-ageing formulations with the introduction of a new 10% natural skin tightening ingredient. Easylift is a sustainably developed tightening active...

Alcan has close brush with body care.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... Alcan Packaging Beauty has increased its portfolio of tubes designed for the cosmetics market with the introduction of a new brush tube for body care products. The Wellness brush tube was specially created to hold stimulating products such...

New Symrise active goes beyond the pale.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... Symrise has developed a new active agent aimed at the rapidly growing market for products which lighten and brighten the skin. The German supplier says SymWhite 377 is suitable for a wide variety of cosmetics applications, such as...

Rexam has successfully completed the sale of its glass business to Ardagh Glass Group.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... REXAM HAS successfully completed the sale of its glass business to Ardagh Glass Group. The move forms part of the packager's strategy to move into higher growth sectors within the industry. Proceeds from the 660m [euro] sale will be used to...

Ingredients manufacturer Alban Muller International has introduced a line of skin care products to brighten and even out the complexion.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... INGREDIENTS MANUFACTURER Alban Muller International has introduced a line of skin care products to brighten and even out the complexion. The White range features a Boosting Serum, Dark Spot Concentrate, Tonic Water and Day and Night Creams....

Welsh packager Dragon Plastics has acquired Riverside Plastics for an undisclosed sum.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... WELSH PACKAGER Dragon Plastics has acquired Riverside Plastics for an undisclosed sum. Riverside Plastics will be owned by Dragon's associate company Gwalia Plastics Ltd and will trade as Riverside Packaging.

Clear Lam Packaging Inc. has opened a new manufacturing plant in China.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... CLEAR LAM PACKAGING Inc has opened a new manufacturing plant in China. The plant, in Nanjing, is currently producing thermoformed plastic containers and will begin manufacturing speciality flexible films by the end of the month. US-based Clear...

Tube manufacturer Lageen Tuboplast.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... TUBE MANUFACTURER Lageen Tuboplast has added raised surface printing to its offer. The service gives brand owners the opportunities to add texture, grip features and light refractive qualities to their packaging, according to the company.

SDK banks on its new vitamin E derivative.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 6, 2007... Japanese chemical company Showa Denko KK (SDK) is hopinga new vitamin E derivative will help increase its annual sales of base materials for cosmetics from [yen] 1bn to [yen] 2.5bn by 2010. The company has just completed two years of safety...

Goldschmidt goes green.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Goldschmidt Personal Care)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Goldschmidt Personal Care has created an emulsifier and texturiser based on milk and sugar for the natural cosmetics market. Tego Emulprot is a PEG-free o/w emulsifier which thickens, emulsifies and stabilises oily phases, making it...

Neal fills BBW ceo's shoes.(PEOPLE)
July 6, 2007... Diane Neal has taken over the position as ceo of Bath and Body Works (BBW) following the departure of Neil Fiske, who has left the company to become ceo of Fddie Bauer. Neal joined BBW, part of Limited Brands, as chief operating officer in...

Unilever names technology chief.(PEOPLE)(Unilever Group appoints Neal Matheson)(Brief article)
July 6, 2007... Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group Unilever has appointed Neal Matheson to the newly created position of chief technology officer. Matheson, who joins the company after 13 years at Johnson 8 Johnson, reports directly to group chief executive,...