Bite’s Back in Oral Care

By: Colin Decker, Euromonitor International

Product innovations, value-added products and the strong growth of markets in developing countries will drive 5+% growth through 2015.

P&G Reports October-December 2011 Financials

Despite a rough quarter in some developed markets, P&G still recorded a 4% sales growth to $22.1 billion for the October–December 2011 time period, largely due to gains in emerging markets.

Colgate-Palmolive Reports Q4 2011 Financials

The company saw growth in all geographic regions, with organic sales in Latin America increasing 14.5% for the quarter.

P&G Releases Reseach on Importance of a Good Smile to Hispanics

This research coincides with the launch of the new Crest and Oral B Complete oral care collection.

Symrise Creates Fragrance, Oral Care Scientific Advisory Board

The board was created to help apply innovations in these fragrance and oral care to new product applications.

Takasago, ISP Collaborate on Oral Care Product Development

Partnership involves encapsulation of flavors and sensory ingredients intended to elevate consumers' experience in oral care products; product outcome expected to create opportunities in mature markets and provide incentives for consumers to trade up in developing markets.

Church & Dwight Reports Q3 2010

Company repots growth for some of its domestic brands and products were partially offset by lower sales of dental care and deodorant offerings.

Gains in Givaudan Q1 2010 Results

Both flavors and fragrances contributed strong year-over-year gains, marked by renewed growth in mature markets. Fine fragrance sales grew 26.9%.