All news articles for May 2013

P&G sues Cao group over whitestrips patent

P&G sues Cao group over whitestrips patent

By Michelle Yeomans

Procter & Gamble filed a lawsuit this month in the Southern District of Ohio against CAO Group, a manufacturer and distributor of dental products over the patent of its Crest Whitestrips.

Coty IPO set to raise a further $1 billion for the war chest

Coty IPO set to raise a further $1 billion for the war chest

By Simon Pitman

The fragrance and cosmetics giant has announced an Initial Public Offering that is set raise more than $1 billion, setting in place funds that could be used to spell out the next step in the company’s ambitions to expand.

L’Oréal creates scientific advisory research & innovation board

L’Oréal creates scientific advisory research & innovation board

By Michelle Yeomans

The french firm has put together a Scientific Advisory Board composed of nine distinguished scientists from diverse disciplines and of varied nationalities, whose mission it will be to bring ideas to the table that relates to L’Oréal Research’s fields...

Safety - a little word with a big meaning for J&J

Safety - a little word with a big meaning for J&J

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having come under scrutiny over ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products like many this past year, consumer goods giant Johnson & Johnson has reiterated its commitment to the science of safety and making products that pose no health...

Expert highlights emerging marine ingredient trends

Expert highlights emerging marine ingredient trends

By Michelle Yeomans

At a recent Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York, Mike Rohlfsen, director of algae technology company Heliae, highlighted emerging marine ingredients that are set to trend in the cosmetics industry.

Anti-aging trend to give hair care boost in US and Japan

Anti-aging trend to give hair care boost in US and Japan

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

For many years we have been concerned with how we age, how to get rid of wrinkles and keep skin young; and when it comes to hair care, this is no different, with the anti-aging trend driving the market with the US and Japan poised to pounce.

L’Oréal expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa another ‘good move’

L’Oréal expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa another ‘good move’

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

When you are one of the leading cosmetics companies in the world you cannot rest on your laurels. Despite performing ahead of the market and expanding its operations to compete in Asia-Pacific and Central and Latin America, L’Oréal has also turned its...

Natural demand boosts skin care market

Natural demand boosts skin care market

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As consumers become more concerned about personal care and the ingredients that are found in cosmetics amidst media scare stories, the natural and organic cosmetics market has seen solid growth, boosting the skin care category.

Differentiation is the big challenge to beauty packaging

Differentiation is the big challenge to beauty packaging

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The big challenge to the beauty packaging industry is differentiation as it becomes more difficult to make a product stand out, according to Mintel’s senior global packaging analyst, Benjamin Punchard.

L’Oréal announces a series of major executive appointments

L’Oréal announces a series of major executive appointments

By Simon Pitman

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 who all have a significant history in the company, including Nicolas...

MAC takes Target back to courts over fake cosmetics

MAC takes Target back to courts over fake cosmetics

By Michelle Yeomans

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, as alleged, fake.

Luxe Pack New York 2013, in pictures

Luxe Pack New York 2013

Luxe Pack New York 2013, in pictures

By Simon Pitman

Luxe Pack New York 2013 was billed by the event organizers as the biggest show to date. The additional exhibition floor space providing for an extra 20 exhibitors, combined with an extended conference program and Mintel's Innovation Zone combined...

Suppliers Day 2013 in pictures

Suppliers Day 2013 in pictures

By Simon Pitman

Ah, the glamor of the cosmetics industry! The NYSCC Suppliers Day 2013 opened its doors for two days last week in Edison, New Jersey, with the event billed as the largest to date. Exhibitors were once again crammed into every nook and cranny, while a...

Expert forecasts state of luxury packaging segment

Expert forecasts state of luxury packaging segment

By Michelle Yeomans

As the Chinese cosmetics market becomes increasingly desirable for international brands, knowledge of evolving consumer behaviour is invaluable to those investing in the region. Here; Renee Hartmann, co-founder of 'China Luxury Advisors' gives...

US company breaks new ground in sourcing marine ingredients

US company breaks new ground in sourcing marine ingredients

By Michelle Yeomans

Sea Tech Bioproducts, a company that specializes in sourcing marine ingredients and novel actives for the cosmetics industry, has broken new ground for US based companies in that they no longer have to import from Europe.

Amway invests a further $20m in Vietnam site

Amway invests a further $20m in Vietnam site

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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 Vietnam.

Sabinsa natural preservative granted US patent

Sabinsa natural preservative granted US patent

By Simon Pitman

Sabinsa has further extended its patent portfolio after its natural preservative SabiLize was granted  a US patent for its application as an anti-oxidant and anti-microbial ingredient.

A busy week for the US cosmetics industry...

A busy week for the US cosmetics industry...

By Simon Pitman

Three industry events will be battling for the limelight this week in the New York area, including the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, NYSCC Suppliers Day and Luxe Pack.

Bell opens up new center for research in Mexico

Bell opens up new center for research in Mexico

By Simon Pitman

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 America market.