British-Dutch multinational company Unilever has sold its Skippy business in China to US-based Hormel Foods. Skippy peanut butter brand was introduced in 1932 and its portfolio comprises 11 varieties of peanut butter products. It is a ...
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Silicone materials are widely used in Medical applications since from 60 years. Quickly after their Commercial availability in 1946, methylchlorosilanes were described to treat glassware to prevent blood from clotting. An effort was made by ...
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Taking place on 26-27 November at the Centro Congressi Milanofiori (opposite NH Milanofiori Hotel), Making Cosmetics is all set for its first event in Milan. With 670 visitors already pre-registered (excluding exhibitors), the signs are ...
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. recently introduced Renewicals, a breakthrough category of novel products, building blocks and ingredients. Elevance announced the new product category during Ecochem 2013, held Nov. 19-21 in Basel, ...
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Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has repurchased 346.038 of its own shares in the period from 15 November 2013 up to and including 21 November 2013 at an average price of €59.06. This is in accordance ...
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UK-based self-adhesive label manufacturer Chesapeake Services has signed an agreement to merge its business with print-based specialty packaging supplier Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS). With the merger, the companies expect to create ...
Lavender, the plant and its oil, has been used continuously for thousands of years. It is native to the Mediterranean with several varieties that grow at different altitudes. Among the most versatile of oils, lavender is very effective at ...
There are several chemicals used today in "antibacterial" personal care and hygiene products which are toxic to the human body. Perhaps the most toxic is one named triclosan. Triclosan is a controversial chemical linked to hormonal ...
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Plant managers and engineers are constantly looking for innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase productivity and system reliability while reducing overall operating costs. Ashland Water Technologies, a commercial unit of ...
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Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has repurchased 217,727 of its own shares in the period from 6 November 2013 up to and including 14 November 2013 at an average price of €58.05. This is in ...
Green formulations are a focal theme of the upcoming Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. It will take place in Hong Kong on 11-13 November. The summit will have dedicated sessions and workshops on green materials and ...
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One of the megatrends in the field of personal care and cosmetics is sustainability. Simultaneously, protection against UV rays is a major topic as well in the cosmetic market. Hence, the ability to emulsify and stabilise UV filters is ...
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Energizer Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the first quarter of its fiscal 2014 of $0.50 per share of Common Stock, payable on December 17, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of the close ...
Gap Inc. reported that third quarter of fiscal year 2013, Gap Inc.’s net sales increased 3 percent versus last year, and comparable sales increased 1 percent versus a 6 percent increase last year In addition, net sales for the third ...
Energizer Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of James C. Johnson to its Board of Directors effective November 3, 2013. Mr. Johnson has been appointed to the class of Directors whose term of office expires at Energizer's 2014 Annual ...
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