Archives for May 1, 2007

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EU funds nano packaging research

By  Ahmed ElAmin

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's is part of an EU-funded project to develop biodegradable packaging using nanotechnology.

P&G sales continue to boom, but investors disappointed

By  Simon Pitman

Procter & Gamble said that net quarterly sales were up 8 per cent to $18.69bn, driven by double-digit growth in the baby & family care division and high single-digit sales growth in the beauty and blades and razors division.

Premium manufacturers target teens and tweens

By  Louise Prance

With the teenage demographic having more disposable income than ever before there has been a notable shift in cosmetic manufacturers' attitude towards the growing age group - in particular the premium end of the market.