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New dermal filler hits Europe

New dermal filler hits Europe

Mentor, a US-based supplier of medical products says it is
launching its Puragen dermal filler product in Europe, in a move
that aims to muscle in on the growing market for non-surgical
anti-ageing treatments such as Botox or collagen,...

Gillette rebuffs subpoena

Gillette rebuffs subpoena

The Gillette Company says it has filed its own law action against
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin in response to a
subpoena claiming that acquirer-to-be P&G is offering too
little for the global razors and toiletries...

Credit cards from Avon?

Credit cards from Avon?

Avon is to become the first cosmetic company to put its name to a
co-branded credit card. The company's innitiative is set to cause a
ripple throughout the whole industry sector as companies strive to
stay ahead in an increasingly...

Sales dip for IFF in Q2

Sales dip for IFF in Q2

Number one flavour and fragrance house reports a drop in sales for
the second quarter, hit by a slip in European and North American
sales. International Flavors & Fragrances had expected sales to
increase by 5 per cent on 2002,...