Cosmetics International articles from November 2007

Cosmetics International archives from November 2007

Procter & Gamble goes green and raises sales.
November 2, 2007... US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble says it has made a fundamental shift in its corporate policy by setting itself an ambitious sales target for environmentally improved products. The company has laid out sustainability targets for the...

McGregor unleashes Davidoff's spirit of adventure.(Coty Prestige has introduced Davidoff Adventure, a new fragrance for men)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Coty Prestige has unveiled Davidoff Adventure, its new fragrance for men, fronted by actor Ewan McGregor. "The fragrance is about what I'm about," said McGregor. "My greatest passion is motorcycling, which I see as a huge adventure. This...

Italian fashion group Blufin has signed a worldwide licence with ICR-IFT to develop fragrances for its Blumarine, Blugirl and Anna Molinari labels.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Italian fashion group Blufin has signed a worldwide licence with ICR-IFT to develop fragrances for its Blumarine, Blugirl and Anna Molinari labels. ICR-ITF will handle the creation, development, manufacture and distribution of the fragrances,...

Premium skin care brand SKII has appointed Australian actress Cete Blanchett as its global ambassador.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Premium skin care brand SKII has appointed Australian actress Cete Blanchett as its global ambassador. Blanchett, who has represented the brand in her home country for three years, will now appear in advertising in the US, Canada, the UK and...

UK celebrity magazine OK has launched a fragrance with Alex Curran, wife of England football captain Steven Gerrard.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... UK celebrity magazine OK has launched a fragrance with Alex Curran, wife of England football captain Steven Gerrard. The floral scent with citrus top notes will be exclusive to The Perfume Shop for the next two weeks, before rolling out to...

The Body Shop has opened counters in three House of Fraser department stores: Hull, Leamington Spa and Birmingham.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... The Body Shop has opened counters in three House of Fraser department stores: Hull, Leamington Spa and Birmingham. This is the first time the company has teamed up with a UK department store and follows a successful experiment in the Hull...

The European Court of Justice's Court of First Instance has thrown out a bid by Estee Lauder Companies to secure EU trademark rights for its brand La Mar for cosmetics, soaps, perfumes and personal care products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... The European Court of Justice's Court of First Instance has thrown out a bid by Estee Lauder Companies to secure EU trademark rights for its brand La Mar for cosmetics, soaps, perfumes and personal care products. The court agreed with French...

Zirh gets the pioneering spirit.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Just eight weeks after he bought his Zirh brand back from Shiseido, Brian Robinson is already laying out his plans for the next 12 months. One of the highlights of the launch programme will be a fragrance called Pioneer which will make its...

Douglas opens its 1000th perfumery.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] German perfumery chain Douglas has finally realised its ambition of opening its 1000th perfumery, with the opening of a store in the Spanish capital, Madrid. "The opening of our 1000th perfumery marks an...

Natura Bisse says Aldwych is its No 1.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Natura Bisse has opened its first UK hotel spa at London boutique hotel One Aldwych. The hotel spa offers the full line of treatments and products from the family-owned Spanish super prestige skin care brand and...

Natura delays Russian entry after disappointing results.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Brazilian direct sales giant Natura has reacted to poor profits by delaying its entry into the Russian market. The company's third quarter net profit fell 12.1% to R$65.7bn, hurt by the advance of Avon, whose sales have grown 32% in Brazil....

Yves Rocher buys stake in Terre d'Oc.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] French direct sales company Yves Rocher has bought a 35% stake in Terre d'Oc. Terre d'Oc was founded in Provence in 1995 by Valerie Roubaud and Patrick Lions, who wanted to bring the natural resources of...

Shiseido raises its full year forecast.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... As Shiseido's three-year plan draws to a close in March 2008, the Japanese beauty company has raised its full year 2007 forecasts for net sales and operating income by [yen] 7.9bn and [yen] 6.1 bn respectively. President and ceo Shinzo...

DHC prepares for UK launch.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Japanese skin care brand DHC is gearing up for a massive UK launch in 2008. DHC is one of Japan's top ten direct mail and internet skin care companies, and specialises in creating products formulated from olive oil. The company is said to...

Boots launches two concept stores.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... UK health and beauty retailer Boots is opening new concept stores in Oxford and Kingston, which are the first to have a complete floor devoted to beauty. Boots says they are the prototype for other stores and part of a bigger refurbishment...

Brazil becomes new base for DuPont.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... US chemicals group DuPont says a new research centre in Brazil will form an important part of its environmentally intelligent NPD programme. The centre will be built in Sao Paulo state in mid-2008 and will study sugar cane and bio fuel...

China prefers home brands.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... In alarming news for multinationals set on capitalising on the booming Chinese C&T market, it appears that Chinese consumers prefer local brands. Despite reports of Chinese enthusiasm for Western goods, particularly at the luxury end of...

Baugur considers joint bid for Saks.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Icelandic investment group Baugur says it might team up with Dubai-based retailer Landmark Group to make a bid for Saks Fifth Avenue. Baugur has submitted a filing which states, "it would like to explore the possibility of making a proposal...

Travel retail is a beautiful business.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Tax Free World Association)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Despite restrictions on hand luggage at airports, business has been booming for beauty companies operating in the travel retail market. The 5,676 visitors to the TFWA exhibition in Cannes on 22-26 October were told of a 12.9% rise in...

Euromonitor's Diana Dodson looks at the promising Thailand market.(HOT SPOTS)(Market overview)
November 2, 2007... With a population of 63m and disposable income growth of 5% a year between 2001 and 2006, Thailand is one of the Asia Pacific beauty market's most promising players, combining large base sales, dynamic growth and appearance-conscious consumers....

Evelyne Dreyfus talks to Parfums Thierry Mugler president Joel Palix about how to move the brand forward while staying true to its DNA.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)
November 2, 2007... It might have been assumed that when Clarins discontinued the Thierry Mugler couture business in 2003, the fragrance business of the same name might suffer from a lack of credibility and diffused focus. In fact, says Joel Palix, president...

Eurocosmesi gets a sense of time and place.(Cosmetics International reports from Cannes)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Celebrating a new era now that it's part of the Burani Holdings fashion group, Eurocosmesi has created a totally new niche fine fragrance brand. Memento is the brainchild of Eurocosmesi's new marketing manager...

Hilfiqer's American dream.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Leaving its preppy image behind, Tommy Hilfiger has created a fragrance for a more grown-up woman. The Estee Lauder-owned brand will launch Dreaming in selected markets in November. The fragrance is said to...

La Prairie moves into marine matters.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... "We've never been in such a good position," beams La Prairie md travel retail worldwide Maike Kiessling. "We're still in just under 5,000 doors but we've increased our sales by 27% and the best thing is that this growth is global. La...

Diego Dalla Palma works on its skin.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... While Diego Dalla Palma is best known for its make-up, the Italian company is putting its greatest efforts behind its 10 sku Concura skin care range. "Next year, we want to launch Concura White in Asia," says product manager Giovanna...

Bulgari is planning a major fragrance launch at the end of 2007.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... Bulgari is planning a major fragrance launch at the end of 2007, although the company won't confirm if it's to be a male or female scent.

Givenchy has two huge launches up its sleeve for the second half of 2008.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... Givenchy has two huge launches up its sleeve for the second half of 2008. The first will be a completely different Very Irresistible to support the feminine franchise. The second launch will be a new masculine fragrance launched in two ways...

September 2008 will see the launch of a major feminine fragrance from Lancome.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... September 2008 will see the launch of a major feminine fragrance from Lancome, its first since Hypnose hit the market in 2005.

Eurocosmesi will introduce a new Byblos fragrance to mark the fashion brand's new direction under designer Manuel Facchini.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... Eurocosmesi will introduce a new Byblos fragrance to mark the fashion brand's new direction under designer Manuel Facchini. "He's completely changed the image of the fashion line, so now it's time to work on a fragrance," says the company.

Bulgari finds two gems.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... Staying true to its jewellery heritage, Bulgari has turned to gemstones for its two major launches of 2008. In March, the company will unveil Aqua Pour Homme Marine, not just a permanent extention to its Aqua range, but a play on the...

Smashbox trips the light fantastic.(TWFA REPORT)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Just 11 years after its launch, niche make-up brand Smashbox is available in 51 countries and says it is one of the fastest growing emerging brands. The company showcased its O Glow cheek tint and new launches such as High Definition...

Blass dresses up for the occasion.(TWFA REPORT)(First American Brands )(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... The model on the Bill Blass stand was not there for window dressing, she was wearing one of the dresses that inspired the brand's new Bill Blass Couture collection. Owner First American Brands chose the four most beautiful dresses from the...

Two's compare for Givenchy.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... Marking 50 years of fragrance creation and 20 years as part of LVMH, Givenchy unveiled Ange ou Demon Tendre, a lighter edt version of the original fragrance, more of an angel than a demon, says Celine Heuge, field marketing manager. Launching...

Idesa in the pink with new scents.(TWFA REPORT)
November 2, 2007... Spanish fragrance house Idesa has seen its turnover multiple 80 times over to 100m [euro] since 1998. The secret, according to company president Esteban Rodes is its young, dynamic team which has built a stable of fragrances in an...

Elizabeth Arden director Richard Mauran has sold $825,000 worth of shares according to a recent US Securities and Exchange Form filing.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Elizabeth Arden director Richard Mauran has sold $825,000 worth of shares according to a recent US Securities and Exchange Form filing. Arden shares have risen steadily in the last few months with a recent 52-week high of $28--quite an...

Inter Parfums (IP) has released third quarter sales, up 14% to $102m.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
November 2, 2007... Inter Parfums (IP) has released third quarter sales, up 14% to $102m. The figure is a little lower than analysts had expected. IP was lifted by European sales, up 16%, thanks to new launches such as the Roxy and Paul Smith Rose fragrances.

Sainsbury's prospective suitor, the Qatar-based investment group Delta Two has agreed in principle to put an extra 500m [euro] on the table--but it is not certain whether it can still definitely raise the cash.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Sainsbury's prospective suitor, the Qatar-based investment group Delta Two has agreed in principle to put an extra 500m [euro] on the table--but it is not certain whether it can still definitely raise the cash. The funding is needed partly to...

Net profits for Kao have slipped almost 1% in the first half of its financial year.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Net profits for Kao have slipped almost 1% in the first half of its financial year. Japan's biggest personal care maker pinned the blame on the higher cost of raw materials such as oil. Kao's operating profit also skidded, down 4.9% to [yen]...

Avon is aiming to get into posh universities like Oxford.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Avon is aiming to get into posh universities like Oxford. The US direct seller has been represented at freshers' fairs in an attempt to recruit part-time sales people, including students from elite UK universities. Avon has just announced a 14%...

L'Oreal revenue growth divides analyst opinion.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Nine-month sales figures from L'Oreal shows the company remains in fighting form: sales have lifted 8.6% since the beginning of the year, hitting 12.6bn [euro]. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] L'Oreal's new Diesel perfume boosted the French...

Rio Tinto's Alcan deal in the can.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rio Tinto says it has cleared the final hurdle to an unconditional offer for fellow aluminium producer Alcan. The Anglo-Australian metals giant has already bought nearly 80% of Alcan's shares and has been...

Oriflame Q3 pretax profits up 31%.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Scandinavian direct sales player Oriflame has announced a 31% rise in its pre-tax profits to 13.4m [euro]. Strong sales and improved margins both helped Oriflame, although the company was hurt by restructuring costs, denting some analysts'...

The IPO price is right for Ulta.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Ulta has floated itself on the Nasdaq for a higher price than it initially envisaged. Instead of the $14-16 per share price guide, the Ulta shares made their debut at $18 per share on 25 October. A day after first trading, the shares had...

Clarins Q3 sales positive.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
November 2, 2007... Third quarter results look good for Clarins; Q3 sales climbed 8% to almost 232m [euro] thanks to several successful new product launches. The results were slightly ahead of analyst predictions. This result is even more handsome when held...

Beauty retailers could escape Xmas sales misery.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] British retailers are preparing for a dismal Christmas following a succession of UK interest rate rises but CST could well rise above any holiday blues. Although dire warnings for Christmas sales were forecast...

Parlux shares poised for growth.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parlux Fragrances has given investors a terrifying journey recently. The US company's shares hit more than $19 last year, but since dived to $3. It's also battled to keep on the right side of Nasdaq where it's...

Regis announces a fall in profits.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
November 2, 2007... US hair care company Regis Corporation has announced an 11% fall in its first quarter profit. Net income for the quarter was down to $20.6m, or 46 cents per share. The company attributed the slump to an increase in its operating expenses,...

Western brands lure questioned.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Many Western companies have successfully harnessed the low cost base of Eastern Europe and Asia. Now, increasingly confident Eastern European and Asian companies are returning the favour. Kalina's purchase of Dr Scheller and Li & Fung's...

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... * SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 12/10/07 26/10/07 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS SHISEIDO [yen] 2640.00 [yen] 2740.00 3.79%...

Champneys has introduced a range of accessories for Christmas.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Champneys has introduced a range of accessories for Christmas. Developed by TSS Accessories, the range includes a bath line of brushes and massagers, manicure and pedicure products and high-tech hairbrushes, cosmetic brushes and accessories....

David Coulthard is the latest celebrity to join the fragrance counter.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... David Coulthard is the latest celebrity to join the fragrance counter. The Scottish Formula One driver unveiled his Pole Position edt in Berlin last month. The scent is the latest addition to the sporting ace's Pole Position grooming range,...

British actress and TV presenter Kelly Brook has launched her own perfume.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... British actress and TV presenter Kelly Brook has launched her own perfume. The Celebrity Come Dancing star has teamed up with UK manufacturer Baylis Harding to market the eponymous fragrance, which will be distributed exclusively through...

Parfums Lolita Lempicka is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a limited edition of its first fragrance.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Parfums Lolita Lempicka is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a limited edition of its first fragrance. The 80ml Midnight Flower spray is housed in silver packaging featuring a floral lace design. A solid perfume and candle accompany the...

Matis responds to men's needs.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] French skin care specialist Matis has created a men's skin care range that specifically addresses the fact that men's skin is thicker and oilier than women's skin. Reponse Homme features 11 high performance...

Urban Decay thinks inside the box.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Urban Decay Cosmetics L.L.C.)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Niche cosmetics brand Urban Decay is marking this year's holiday season with a range of five gift boxes housing its top selling products. The Deluxe Shadow Box (pictured) features nine of the brand's best...

Rimmel turns back time.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Rimmel London has introduced Renew & Lift, a foundation)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Coty-owned Rimmel London has created Renew & Lift, a foundation which promises to make the wearer appear up to eight years younger in 12 days. The foundation contains peptides and ceramides said to aid...

Oriflame adds a new dimension.(PRODUCT NEWS)(mascara)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Swedish direct seller Oriflame has launched a mascara featuring a new applicator. Wonderlash is applied with a three dimensional flexible brush said to separate and curl every lash without clumping, thanks the size of its bristles. ...

Change of heart.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Yves Saint Laurent Beaute has introduced white gold-coloured, heart-shaped pendant )(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHANGE OF HEART: Yves Saint Laurent Beaute has updated its cult jewel to create a white gold-coloured, heart-shaped pendant that opens to reveal two lip products and a mirror. The outer shell of the jewel is...

Aveda gives peace a chance.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Estee Lauder-owned natural beauty brand Aveda has extended its Outer Peace collection with a new face mask designed to calm and soothe the skin. The Outer Peace Cooling Masque combines a number of plant extracts,...

Marlies Moller glosses over hair care.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hair care expert Marlies Moller has launched a hair serum designed to add both moisture and shimmer to lifeless locks. The Beiersdorf-owned company's new Colourlux Moisture Gloss contains honey extract and...

Tisserand helps home spa enthusiasts gets well oiled.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Tisserand Aromatherapy )(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UK-based aromatherapy specialist Tisserand has unveiled a gift box housing a selection of bath and shower oils designed to create a fragrant home spa experience. The pack contains six 4ml oils in three different...

JLo celebrates fifth birthday.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Jennifer Lopez)(Coty Prestige is launching a special edition of the scent)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fragrance giant Coty Prestige is marking the fifth anniversary of Jennifer Lopez's signature fragrance Glow by launching a special edition of the scent. The updated Glow By JLo Shimmer version retains the...

Gucci gets soul.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 2, 2007... Described as a rich, soulful chypre, Gucci (Procter & Gamble) says its latest feminine scent is destinted to become a fragrance icon. Gucci by Gucci is the first fragrance from the company's creative director Frida Giannini and opens with a...

It's home sweet home for Jacobs.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Inspired by his love of entertaining at home, Marc Jacobs has developed a home fragrance collection with Coty Prestige. Created by IFF's Laurent LeGuernic, the Marc Jacobs Home fragrance is described as a...

Victoria's Secret has chosen a Surlyn cap from US packaging company Risdon International for three scents in its Dream Angels range.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... Victoria's Secret has chosen a Surlyn cap from US packaging company Risdon International for three scents in its Dream Angels range. The moulded cap fits the 125ml and 250ml sizes of the Heavenly, Desire and Design fragrances. The stopper's...

Specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has launched a three-tier system designed to allow manufacturers to classify how green they want their products to be.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... Specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has launched a three-tier system designed to allow manufacturers to classify how green they want their products to be. According to the new system, each ingredient is given a green rating of up to four green...

US-based biotechnology company National Stem Cell Holding has filed a provisional patent application for a newly discovered group of biomaterials said to have anti-ageing benefits.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... US-based biotechnology company National Stem Cell Holding has filed a provisional patent application for a newly discovered group of biomaterials said to have anti-ageing benefits. The biomaterials reportedly promote the skin's natural ability...

Canadian packaging solutions group Hide-Pack has teamed up with Domino Integrated Solutions Group to launch the Smart Box which uses RFID technology to avoid the need for paper labelling.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... Canadian packaging solutions group Hide-Pack has teamed up with Domino Integrated Solutions Group to launch the Smart Box which uses RFID technology to avoid the need for paper labelling. The RFID inlay is embedded within the structure of the...

AMI prepares and repairs.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Alban Muller International)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Preparami, a cosmetic ingredient that purports to relieve sensitive skin, has been introduced by French ingredients manufacturer, Alban Muller International. The Preparami active contains pear extract and jojoba oil, and is said to prevent...

Botaneco to break away from SemBioSys.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... Botaneco, a business unit of Canada-based SemBioSys Genetics Inc, is distancing itself from the biotechnology company. The unit has obtained C$2.4m from investment company AVAC which will be used to fund its development separately from...

FiberMark has recycling covered.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] US-based specialty paper manufacturer FiberMark has unveiled a cover paper made entirely from recycled fibre. The Eviva paper is produced from 30% post consumer waste, and is an earth-friendly alternative to...

Sampling Innovations feels the heat.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... UK-based full service sampling and retail solution specialist Sampling Innovations has created a new packaging concept for the launch of Lee Stafford's Hot Shots. The company has designed a high impact, bright pink box to house any of the...

Kanebo picks Rexam for Chinese make-up.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kanebo Cosmetics has chosen consumer packaging company Rexam to produce its latest blush and eye shadow compact designed for the Chinese market. The pink compact houses the Aqua Dual Eyeshadow and Aqua Color...

Maplast hits the bottle.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... Italy-based plastic packaging manufacturer Maplast has launched two new bottle lines. The Damascus and Los Angeles ranges are designed for men and women's products respectively. The polyethylene bottles come in 150ml, 200ml and 250ml...

BASF goes to Harvard.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
November 2, 2007... German chemicals giant BASF has teamed up with Harvard University in the US to set up a joint research initiative. The BASF Advanced Research Initiative will be based at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and will fund...

Stoelzle unveils a glass act.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Stoelzle-Oberglas)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Following the launch of the Linton bottle earlier this year, glass specialist Stoelzle-Oberglas (STO) is introducing a new glass bottle to house perfumes, body sprays and luxury room fragrances. The Hi-Ball has a...

Cereplast produces eco-friendly plastic.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Plastics manufacturer Cereplast has extended its family of resins with new sustainable substances made from biobased materials. Cereplast Hybrid Resins, also known as Biopolyolefins, are said to replace at least half of the petroleum...

Bourjois and Alcan go clubbing.(TECH & PACK)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] France-based Alcan Packaging Beauty has created the packaging for Bourjois' Volume Clubbing mascara. The mascara brush is made from two sets of fibres separated by product reservoirs. The company says this...

Bosch and Paal get in the fold.(TECH & PACK)
November 2, 2007... Bosch Packaging Technology has signed a licensing agreement with Paal Verpackungmaschinen to supply cartoners for folding cartons. Paal will produce CBI and CBC cartoners under licence and make them available to both German companies'...

Axilone's Polo expedition.(TECH & PACK)(Ralph Lauren Fragrance)(Brief article)
November 2, 2007... Cap and closures specialist Axilone has created a cap for Ralph Lauren's Polo Explorer fragrance. The top of the cap shows the brand's polo player logo, which has been mould embossed by a spark machine. Around the side, symmetrical...

Lornamead adds two US execs.(PEOPLE)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lornamead has made two further senior management appointments in the US, bringing the total to six over the last four months. Fomer director of marketing for Liz Claiborne cosmetics Patti D'Agostino has been...

Bare Escentuals gets new marketing chief.(PEOPLE)
November 2, 2007... Bare Escentuals has appointed Jim Taschetta as its new chief marketing officer. Taschetta will be responsible for all the company's marketing and product development initiatives. "Jim has a proven track record in developing some of the...

Origins.(PEOPLE)
November 2, 2007... Maleka Dattu has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of Origins, North America. In the newly created position, Dattu will oversee the marketing initiatives, education and sales of Origins in stores across North America....

Sensient Technologies Corporation.(PEOPLE)
November 2, 2007... Sensient Technologies Corporation has named Neil Cracknell vp and deputy group executive of fragrances and flavours. Cracknell joined the company in 1994 as manager of sales and marketing and worked as president of Sensient Dehydrated Flavours...