Archives for November 19, 2009

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Rumours fly over sale of Reckitt Benckiser

By Simon Pitman

Talk of a multi-billion euro transaction involving Reckitt Benckiser, a global brand owner of personal care and household products, has sent share prices rocketing.

Dispute continues over Polo fragrance

By Katie Bird

A long running dispute involving the Ralph Lauren Polo brand moves into the fragrance arena as the US Polo Association prepares to launch a perfume collection.

Symrise buys into North Africa and Middle East

By Guy Montague-Jones

Symrise has acquired fragrance and flavours maker Futura Labs to tap into opportunities in the fast growing regions of North Africa and the Middle East.