Credit crunch ensnares beauty firm Ascendia
US-based Ascendia has fallen victim of the credit crunch and retail slowdown forcing the beauty and health firm to file for bankruptcy protection.
Archives for August 5, 2008
Tom's of Maine expands in natural deodorants
Having carved its name out as a leading name in the US market for natural oral care products, Tom's of Maine is now eyeing a greater footprint in the natural deodorants category.
Symrise expands its range of organic actives
Symrise has partnered with a Californian producer of botanical extracts as part of plans to become the number one global supplier of green cosmetic ingredients.
Regulatory science summit has an international feel
International and European regulation will get special attention at the Regulatory Science Summit in Washington this September.
Givaudan reports ‘resilient’ six months
Givaudan has reported a good first half to 2008 despite the economic environment, seeing above-market growth and hassle-free integration of its recent Quest acquisition.