Archive for July 23rd, 2009

Future of suncare lies in convenience and multifunctional products, says Mintel

Posted in Cosmetics & Toiletries, Innovation, Marketing on July 23rd, 2009 by Jane Bear – 4 Comments

By Katie Bird , 22-Jul-2009  www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com

Sunscreens need to be convenient, multifunctional and protect against UV in order to compete with UV filter-containing skincare, according to Mintel.

One in ten new cosmetic and skin care launches in the last year contained sun-blocking ingredients, according to the market research company.

via Future of suncare lies in convenience and multifunctional products, says Mintel.

Bioplastic bodies trade blows as row breaks out

Posted in Environmental Issues, Food Packaging, Materials on July 23rd, 2009 by Jane Bear – 13 Comments

By Rory Harrington, 23-Jul-2009  www.foodproductiondaily.com

A war of words has broken out within the bioplastics packaging industry with two trade bodies levelling a series of negative allegations about the different sectors.

The controversy was ignited yesterday after industry association European Bioplastics EB publicly denounced claims made by the oxo-biodegradeable OB industry as “misleading” and “free of substance”.

via Bioplastic bodies trade blows as row breaks out.