New Unilever CEO charged with turning business around
Anglo-Dutch personal care and food giant Unilever has appointed a new CEO, Paul Polman, to replace the outgoing company head Patrick Cescau.
Archives for September 3, 2008
Market for cosmetic surgery products set for growth
Demand for cosmetic surgery products is set to grow significantly, driven by the trend towards less invasive treatments such as injections as well as laser and light-based treatments.
BiotechMarine unveils natural-based anti-ageing active
France-based Biotech Marine has launched a new anti-aging concept called BioFA, which is based on marine-derived phytoplankton and arginine ferrulate.
China food ingredients company expands into cosmetics
Nanjing-based food ingredients company Fenchem says it is expanding into globally supplying cosmetics ingredients as a natural next step for the growth of its business.
P&G buys up scalp care specialist Nioxin Research Laboratories
Building on its strength in scalp care category Procter & Gamble has acquired Nioxin Research Laboratories, which specializes in products for thinning hair.
US personal care companies hone in on Asia market
Fighting off a stagnant domestic retail market, more and more US personal companies are turning to the Asian markets to further boost their business operations.