Archives for August 9, 2011

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Price hikes prevail as Cosmetics up and Henkel boosts profits

By Andrew McDougall

German manufacturer Henkel saw a boost in its Q2 profits thanks to an increase in raw material prices to combat rising input costs, with growth in the emerging markets in the double-digits for the cosmetics business.

Shiseido leaps into the world of e-commerce

By Andrew McDougall

Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has taken its first step into the world of e-commerce by opening up the new sales pipeline in the US market.

Sonoco develops new plastic container plant in Ohio

By Pooja Kondhia

South Carolina-based packaging manufacturer Sonoco has started constructing a new rigid plastic container operation in New Albany, Ohio, to produce containers and components for personal care products.