By Jess Halliday, 25-Aug-2009  www.nutraingredients.com

Unilever has denied that it is actively developing ambient ice cream, following newspaper reports that such a product is part of a programme to reduce the environmental impact of its consumer goods.

The Times of London reported yesterday that the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods firm is conducting research in this area at its own laboratories, and in partnership with scientists from Cambridge University.

As normal ice cream must be frozen throughout transport

via We’re not planning warm ice cream, Unilever says.

By Katie Bird , 20-08-2009  www.cosmeticsdesign.com

The teenage personal care market holds significant potential but brands must appeal to parents as well if they are to succeed.

Approximately ₤784m (€910m) was spent last year in the UK on beauty and personal care products for or by teenagers, but only a fraction of products are directed specifically at the age group, according to market research company Mintel.

via Teen products hold big potential but market with care: Mintel.

24-Aug-2009 www.cosmeticsdesign.com

Procter & Gamble has found a buyer for its prescription drug unit allowing it to concentrate on its consumer goods business.

Ireland-based company Warner Chilcott is planning on buying the unit for $3.1bn in a deal which also includes P&G’s drug pipeline and the plants in Peurto Rico and Germany.

via P&G finds buyer for pharma business to concentrate on OTC and personal care.