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May 16, 2017 to May 23, 2017
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Givaudan Fragrances has started building a fragrance encapsulation facility in Singapore. According to the company, the planned facility is expected to improve the company's leadership position in encapsulation technology, as well as expand its production capabilities. Company CEO Gilles Andrier said, the investment will help the company achieve its 2020 strategy objectives. Expected to have 500 sq. meters with four levels, the planned facility will include a development laboratory, manufacturing technology, offices, and a warehouse.
"Givaudan Continues Investments in Asia Pacific", Givaudan, May 09, 2017
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L'Oreal said it plans to improve water usage at some facilities and expand reuse and recycling of waste by improving materials recovery at all company sites. To help achieve this goal, L'Oreal will be working with sustainable resources management company Suez to develop processes that will enhance resource management at all industrial, administrative, and research centers in France and overseas. According to L'Oreal, its partnership with Suez will help the beauty brand achieve its objective of becoming a “circular economy,” integrating biodiversity, ecodesign, digitalization, and material reuse to its business operations.
"Like Other Cosmetic Giants, L’Oreal Chases ‘Circular Economy,’ Improved Water/Carbon Footprint", Environmental Leader, May 12, 2017
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Unilever will acquire the personal care and home care brands of Latin American consumer goods company, Quala. Established in 1980, Quala operates in 10 Latin American countries, including Colombia, Equador, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Brands owned by the company include Savital/Savile haircare and skincare products, eGo male haircare and styling products, and Bio-Expert haircare products.
"Unilever to acquire Quala’s personal care and home care brands", Unilever, May 15, 2017
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L'Oreal Paris has named actress Elle Fanning as the beauty brand's latest international ambassador. As part of her duties, Fanning will walk the red carpet for L'Oreal Paris at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. For the past 20 years, L'Oreal Paris has been the film festival's official cosmetics partner.
"EXCLUSIVE: Elle Fanning Named International Spokesperson of L’Oreal Paris", Women’s Wear Daily, May 15, 2017
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An online survey of 5,500 American consumers found that 49 percent are less trusting of brands these days. The survey, conducted by Reader’s Digest, sought to find the most trusted brands in 40 product categories, including food and beverage, beauty and healthcare, retail, etc. According to the company, which awards a “Trusted Brand seal of approval” to products, the survey found that trust outweighs product pricing and trust ensures customer retention and brand loyalty. (It doesn’t, however, equate with top sales: Ford is ranked as most trusted car company, but GM is the top seller.) More than half of participants said the Reader’s Digest seal of approval would increase their likelihood of trusting a brand.
"Reader’s Digest Annual Survey Determines the Most Trusted Brands in America", News release, Reader's Digest, May 16, 2017
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PT Unilever Indonesia has opened a Unilever Anchor Store on local online shopping website, Blibli.com. According to Unilever Indonesia e-commerce manager Hira Triadi, all of the company's products are featured on the online store. Through the online store, Unilever Indonesia hopes to widen its reach to include millennials and consumers who like using social media.
"Unilever anchor store added to Blibli.com", The Jakarta Post, May 18, 2017
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Shiseido plans to establish a research and development center in Singapore, barely more than a year after putting up a regional headquarters in the island state. Also, the Japanese cosmetics company is preparing a collection of beauty brands from among its leading global brands from the US and Japan. These brands will be offered to consumers in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Shiseido Asia Pacific president Jean-Philippe Charrier. According to the company, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are among its high-growth areas in the region.
"Shiseido picks Singapore as R&D centre to drive regional growth", Today Online, May 18, 2017
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Products that Unilever six years ago designated as “sustainable living brands” – they offer a strong social or environmental purpose – have proven to be generally more successful than the rest of its product lineup, the company says. They have grown 50 percent faster and delivered more than 60 percent of the growth in 2016. Eighteen ended up in Unilever’s top 40 brands. Most successful sustainable living products include Lifebuoy, Ben & Jerry’s, Dove and Hellmann’s, with high single- and double-digit sales over the past six years. CEO Paul Polman said the results show that “sustainability is good for business” because consumers want sustainable products. A Unilever-commissioned survey found that more than half of all consumers already buy or want to buy sustainably.
"Unilever’s Sustainable Living brands continue to drive higher rates of growth", News release, Unilever, May 18, 2017
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Unilever has appointed Weber Shandwick's Benelux CEO Annick Boyen as vice president of sustainable business development and communications for Europe. Boyen, who has had a 22-year career with Weber Shandwick, will also manage Unilever's external affairs operation in Brussels. She will report to Sue Garrard, Unilever's global SVP of sustainable business development in the UK, and Europe president Jan Zijderveld.
"Annick Boyen Departs Weber Shandwick For Senior Unilever Role", The Holmes Report, May 18, 2017
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PZ Cussons Beauty said it plans to launch the Being by Sanctuary Spa, a range of personal care products aimed at Generation Z consumers, in the UK on June 5, 2017. Featuring five fragrances, the range includes products with names, such as Salted Caramel & Macadamia, Chili Mango & Tonka Bean, and Water Lotus. With prices ranging from ₤4 to ₤12, the collection includes bubble bath, body wash, lotion, scrub, and butter.
"PZ Cussons Beauty Launches Range Targeted at Generation Z", Women’s Wear Daily, May 11, 2017
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Beauty Packaging, May 22, 2017
Business Green, May 23, 2017
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