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Dec 08, 2008 | 12:33 PM CST
Macro Trend Report: the Changing Face of Sustainability in Personal Care
Authenticity, transparency of supply chain and carbon footprint, and a focus on naturals
Dec 08, 2008 | 09:57 AM CST
Organic/Ethical/Natural Beauty Category Reaches 16% of Global Launches
Larger percentage in United States
Dec 03, 2008 | 11:42 AM CST
Fragrance Issues: Defining “Natural”
By: Jeb Gleason-Allured
As the first personal care products bearing the Natural Products Association’s seal hit store shelves, an assessment of “natural” fragrances in personal care
Nov 13, 2008 | 10:14 AM CST
Opinions: Quality Issues in the Fragrance Industry
By: Angela Kohut, South East Aromas Fragrance Cons…
When cutting costs means cutting corners, the whole industry is in danger—and the customer has noticed
Our industry has a problem. As fragrance houses merge, there are not as many players as there once were. We now see this shrinking pool of houses fighting for clients and business.
Nov 12, 2008 | 04:40 PM CST
Home Fragrance: Air Care in the US Market
By: Euromonitor International
The current state of the air care market and the trends shaping it in the years to come
US consumers are drawn to air care for several reasons. Busy lifestyles translate into less cleaning at home, but consumers still want a home that smells fresh.
Oct 13, 2008 | 05:12 PM CDT
The Rise in Natural Functional Fragrances
Mintel explores the dramatic growth in natural functional fragrances
Sep 22, 2008 | 02:44 PM CDT
Guest Column: Vanilla Market Report
Between bear and bull
Sep 12, 2008 | 01:32 PM CDT
Opinion: Assessing Threats to Raw Material Supplies
By: Barry Dowles, Berje Inc.
Evolving buyer needs and demands, the dominance and future viability of Chinese sourcing, and fluctuating prices for significant materials. Consider the plight of today’s raw material buyers and planners as they confront an unprecedented assault on the price and availability of everything they buy. The majority of the blame lies with recent higher crude oil prices, the effect of which impacts every phase of the production cycle.
Sep 12, 2008 | 01:28 PM CDT
Market Intelligence: The State of Fragrance, Personal Care and Cosmetics
By: Alexander Kirillov, Euromonitor
Weaknesses in the US market, the rise of niche brands, natural/organic demands and the continued strength of celebrity scents. The global cosmetics and toiletries industry saw another year of strong growth in 2007 to reach a value of $290.9 billion. According to Euromonitor International’s research, the market grew by 6%, which represents only a slight slowdown on the 2006 figure ($274.7 billion).
Sep 02, 2008 | 08:41 PM CDT
Study Shows British Top EU in Beauty Spending
Verdict Research’s latest report—European Health & Beauty Retailers 2008—finds that Britain spends more per person on health and beauty products than any other EU country