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August 30, 2014

Cosmetic makers capitalize on 'natural' skincare boom

Cosmetic makers capitalize on 'natural' skincare boom
TOKYO — Domestic cosmetic makers in Japan are strengthening their lineups of products made from plants and other natural ingredients. The domestic market for these products is expanding due to the general belief they are safe and gentle on the skin.
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Natural cosmetics demand pushing pomegranate popularity in Asia
… by the international food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries for its high antioxidant levels and according to consultancy group Maximixe, expectations are backed up by the trend towards natural beauty from within supplements and cosmetic …
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August 29, 2014

Natrue adopts IFOAM definition for acceptance of organic raw materials

Natrue adopts IFOAM definition for acceptance of organic raw materials
Prior to this, for two of its certification categories: "Natural Cosmetics with an Organic Portion" and "Organic Cosmetics", Natrue requires a minimum percentage (70% and 95% respectively) of organic ingredients. The new version (2.9) of these …
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Coty's (COTY) CEO Michele Scannavini on Q4 2014 Results – Earnings Call …
We plan to progress toward our ambition through organic growth of our current portfolio and through a well targeted acquisition strategy; three, progressing our emerging market expansion strategy, which has been very successful in the last two fiscal …
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August 27, 2014

Cleaning up labels

Cleaning up labels
In fact, social media's expansive influence on the food industry has manufacturers revisiting many product formulations to better align with today's consumers' rants and raves. In the past year or so, food manufacturers learned that unrecognizable …
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Apocalypse of the "Happy Meal": The Cathedral of Cholesterol
Cement dust may become a particularly attractive feed supplement in the future, according to the USDA, because it produces a 30 percent faster weight gain than cattle on only regular feed. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials say that … But …
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New Zealand organic pioneers place farming unit up for sale
Kiwi Organics farm and manufacture primary products for customers throughout the Pacific Rim – including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Australia. The company's products are Bio Gro Certified, USDA/NOP Certified, and EU Certified and Gluten …
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Enterade USA Appoints Stephen J. Gatto Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Gatto, prior to joining Enterade USA as its Chief Executive Officer, was the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Myriant Corporation, the first renewable chemicals company in North America to manufacture and commercialize bio-succinic …
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August 25, 2014

Paul Sorkin COO of Alliance Creative Group (ACGX) Talks to TheStockRadio …

Paul Sorkin COO of Alliance Creative Group (ACGX) Talks to TheStockRadio …
TheStockRadio.com is not a registered investment advisor and nothing contained in any materials should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. … subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and …
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Direct care health industry jobs are in demand
Registered nurses, allied health professionals (physical, occupational, speech therapists), laboratory professionals and advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants are all being filled in Springfield and nationwide. … “I think all programs …
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August 24, 2014

Latest Organic Cosmetics News

China Cosmetics From Overseas. Animal Testing Required.
We represent a number of all natural organic cosmetic companies. Almost without exception, these companies tout how their products are “cruelty free” because they are never tested on animals. Many of these companies rightly see China as an excellent …
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Healthy Living Industry Prepares for Asian Boom with the Launch of Natural …
These exhibitors will showcase natural products and services that span the entire healthy living industry: from the latest food and beverage products to nutritional supplements, cosmetics, toiletries, household cleaning products, home textiles …
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Ask Eartha: Plastic microbeads used in cosmetics can pollute our waterways
Whole Foods (Frisco), Natural Grocers (Dillon), and Blue Sage Spa (Breckenridge) all provide organic skin care products. I also use a homemade coffee ground and sugar scrub on my body. Some companies will incorporate cocoa beans, apricot seeds, sea …
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August 22, 2014

Asian Cosmetics Summit tackles environmental impacts

Asian Cosmetics Summit tackles environmental impacts
Taking place in Hong Kong on 10-11th November, the summit will discuss environmental impacts in the context of sustainability metrics, natural ingredients and marketing best-practices. For the first time in Asia, a summit will discuss the various ways …
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Age-defying beauty products and natural cosmetics
Sarah Smeenk from Jo Anne's Place discusses the new organic cosmetics on the market and what impact switching to these natural alternatives can have on a woman's skin now and with sustained use. “The quality and effectiveness of natural cosmetics is …
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August 19, 2014

There's More Than One Way to Kill a Rabbit

There's More Than One Way to Kill a Rabbit
As she sees it, the grocer's move is more about manufacturing appetite for an animal that had previously existed on the fringes of America's culinary consciousness and, in the process, putting it on a conveyor belt leading to industrialized slaughter …
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Farm Products: Investing Essentials
Farm product companies are those that manufacture, market, and distribute goods and supplies to consumers as well as other parts of the agriculture industry. Farm products tend to be sold at local grocery stores or exported overseas. They can also be …
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Gen5™ Data Analysis Software
BioTek is pleased to announce the availability of customizable pre-programmed protocols for Gen5™ Data Analysis Software designed to estimate Relative Potency according to the requirements of the USDA APHIS Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) …
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TDOT Issues Pipeline Permit
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has granted permits for the Greene County Industrial Development Board to construct pipelines from the Nolichucky River to US Nitrogen's plant in Midway utilizing state rights-of-way along state highways 340 …
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August 18, 2014

Latest Organic Cosmetics News

Natural Beauty: Organic and handmade cosmetics have a healthy effect on skin
“The reason why we carry natural make up is people of all ages and skin types can use it. Healthy minerals heal, soothe and calm the skin – not irritate it. It also corrects many skin challenges such as acne, rosacea, melasma, eczema, etc.,” says Cooper.
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“The natural cosmetics market needs strong brands”, Elfriede Dambacher
Natural and organic cosmetics have had ample growth rates for years and are distributed through all retail channels. But where are these products headed in the future? How is the market developing, how do consumers orient themselves and how does the …
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August 16, 2014

Chemicals in cosmetics: Is organic the safer way to go?

Chemicals in cosmetics: Is organic the safer way to go?
“I decided to switch over to organic makeup about halfway through my modeling career,” Anna Lisa Wagner, a Ford model, told FoxNews.com. “There is a lot of makeup out there that has toxins in them and it can really be detrimental to your health or even …
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Goa-based company taps Russia's emerging market for organic cosmetics
Almost all cosmetic products these days have a shining “100% natural” label. However, there is hardly any mass-market brand that offers truly organic or natural cosmetics in Russia. The main idea behind natural and organic is that cosmetics should be …
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August 14, 2014

Natural cosmetics store to open soon on King Street

Natural cosmetics store to open soon on King Street
An all-natural cosmetics store will open its first South Carolina location on King Street next month. LUSH Cosmetics said it expects to open by the first weekend in September at 316-B King St., south of George Street and next to Hampden Clothing.
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Savvier consumers continue to drive demand for natural cosmetics
George Korres, founder of leading global natural cosmetics brand Korres, believes that the driving force for natural cosmetics is and will continue to be an increasingly knowledgeable consumer.
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Consumer Reports: Not so natural cosmetics
For instance, Naturtint hair color says it's made "with ingredients of Natural Origin", but it contains a petroleum-derived coal-tar color-p-phenylenediamine-plus hydrogen peroxide. That combination may be carcinogenic based on preliminary animal studies.
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