Coty expands its reach into the fast-growing Brazil market

23-May-2013 - Luxury fragrance and cosmetics player Coty has formed a joint-venture with a major cosmetics distributor in Brazil, in a bid to expand its footprint in the country.

L’Oréal announces a series of major executive appointments

23-May-2013 - L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has announced a series of key executive appointments, all of which will take effect from 1st of July, this year. The appointments all include key executives...

MAC takes Target back to courts over fake cosmetics

22-May-2013 - Target is back in the courts again as it, alongside Estée Lauder informs federal officials that they cannot agree on whether MAC cosmetics, at the core of their battle are,...

Avon appoints former Tupperware boss to head up US turnaround

21-May-2013 - Avon Products has given the job of president of its North America operations to Pablo Munoz, building on his experience with Tupperware Brands.

GS BioE-OriginOil ‘game-changer’ for anti-oxidant ingredient from algae production

21-May-2013 - In an inter-US agreement, Garden State bioEnterprises (GS bioE) has adopted OriginOil's harvesting technology as a key component of its proprietary production system for the high-value product Astaxanthin, which is...

Amway invests a further $20m in Vietnam site

16-May-2013 - Direct seller Amway has continued to flex its financial muscle and invest further in manufacturing and R&D by injecting a further $20 million to build its second manufacturing site in...

Adrenalina and Selena Gomez battle it out over fragrance license

14-May-2013 - Fragrance licensing company Adrenalina recently sued Selena Gomez, claiming she had not fulfilled licensing obligations, while the starlet has now turned it into a courtroom battle by counter-suing.

Bell opens up new center for research in Mexico

13-May-2013 - Bell Flavors and Fragrances has opened up a new innovation center to complement its manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, aimed at increasing product roll out in the fast growing Latin...

P&G stakeholder points to a bright future

09-May-2013 - Activist investor William Ackman says he believes Procter & Gamble’s fortunes will rebound significantly in the space of the next, but criticized the company’s CEO, Robert McDonald.

Nu Skin first quarter results show huge gains worldwide

08-May-2013 - Direct sales skin care specialist Nu Skin has posted big first quarter revenue gains as the company’s anti-aging range, ageLOC, continues to take off worldwide and sales in Greater China...

IFF reports profits up, revenues steady

08-May-2013 - International Fragrances and Flavors has reported steady sales and a strong hike in its net profits, mainly led by strength in its fragrances division.

IFF closes facility and cuts jobs as it looks to improve operational efficiency

07-May-2013 - In a bid to improve its operational efficiency, International Flavors & Fragrances has announced it will close its Fragrances Ingredients manufacturing facility in Augusta, Georgia, with job losses expected too.

Elizabeth Arden continues to grow sales at double digit figures

06-May-2013 - The luxury cosmetics and fragrance player continues to grow sales at a market-leading rate on the back of particularly strong international sales, with Western European fragrances leading the way.

Estée Lauder profits up as cost savings kick in

02-May-2013 - The Estée Lauder Companies posted solid third quarter results, as sales climbed steadily and profits rose significantly as it realized benefits from its cost restructuring program.

Shareholders to vote on resolution for Avon to 'ditch toxic cosmetics'

02-May-2013 - Shareowners are set to vote today at Avon's annual general meeting in New York on a resolution requesting that the company remove hazardous chemicals from its cosmetics filed by Green...

Argex expands titanium dioxide production in Canada

02-May-2013 - Titanium dioxide producer Argex will up its production of the sunscreen ingredient having signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Valleyfield Enterprises for a long-term lease of at least 235,000...

Shiseido says its plans to go back to its roots by targeting Japan

01-May-2013 - After posting disappointing financial results in 2012, Japan-based global cosmetics player Shiseido says that it is looking to implement a significant number of changes including an emphasis on its domestic market.

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P&G looks to sustainability to forge a more efficient business model

01-May-2013 - Procter & Gamble is turning to a combination of sustainable product development and collaborative projects in an effort to maintain the momentum in reducing its carbon footprint.

Avon finances given a boost by improved profitability in first quarter

30-Apr-2013 - Avon Products’ comprehensive restructuring scheme appears to be having the intended affect as the company posts better than expected figures for its all-important first quarter.

Avon director resigns after just four months

29-Apr-2013 - Avon Products has confirmed that its non-executive chairman, Fred Hassan, has resigned from the board of directors, while announcing his replacement with immediate effect.

Plandai Biotechnology joins up with Phyto Nutricare to fill gap in nutricosmetics market

29-Apr-2013 - Plandai Biotechnology, a producer of highly bioavailable plant extracts, has entered into a license agreement with Phyto Nutricare, a UK company, to develop Phytofare extracts for nutricosmetic applications.

Should Procter & Gamble exit fragrance and color cosmetics?

24-Apr-2013 - A lack of synergy between the different categories in Procter & Gamble’s portfolio may mean divesting from color cosmetics and fragrances to improve business performance, a leading analyst claims.

P&G posts stronger quarterly results, but beauty still fails to shine

24-Apr-2013 - Procter & Gamble continued to post stronger quarterly results, with profits also bouncing back, but both beauty and grooming sales are down as the company continues to fight in order...

Inter Parfums posts big quarterly sales hike, ups outlook

23-Apr-2013 - Fragrance player Inter Parfums has posted a big hike in its first quarter sales on the back of a particularly strong performance in the European market, as the door is...