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Derek Harvey, co-CEO, Fusion Packaging

Q&A: Inside the Head of a Beauty Packaging CEO

Get the packaging angle on the beauty industry from Fusion Packaging's co-CEO Derek Harvey.

Less Plastic from Unilever Collaboration, Fragrance Bottles, and More Beauty Packaging News and Launches for Late April 2014

Unilever and Henkel both collaborate with their respective packaging suppliers to create packs that are better for the environment, and new launches from Quadpack/Technotraf, Lumson and more.

Engaging Innovation in Beauty Packaging

Insights on new innovations from beauty packagers, as well as where they seek out—and find—their inspirations.

Turbulence in Emerging Markets But Beauty Will Prevail

Growth in emerging markets is slowing, but the consumers who have joined the middle classes are not about to stop buying beauty and personal care products altogether. The challenge will be in adapting planning strategies to the changing climate and tailoring products and marketing. And innovation has never been more important than it is now.

Drawn to the Flame

Though I’m sure it’s a complicated story of macro trends, economic ups and downs, and evolving shopping outlets and habits, price has definitely become a primary tool to get consumers to the counter.

Shiseido Marks Fiscal Year End with 12.4% Increase in Net Sales

Domestic sales rose 1.1% year on year, and overseas sales jumped 26.4%.

The NPD Group to Collaborate with Nielsen on Beauty Cross Channel Report

Nielsen and The NPD Group will jointly produce the quarterly U.S. Beauty Cross Channel Monitor, a comprehensive review on the U.S. beauty market's performance.

ABCs, Brazil, Nanotech, A Few Firsts, Awards Galore and More at in-cosmetics 2014

in-cosmetics 2014 displays how creative innovation is alive and well within the beauty and new beauty product development industry—and within cosmetics R&D, in particular.

P&G Climbs a Bit in Organic Sales Growth

P&G delivered organic sales growth of 3% for the quarter January–March 2014. Net sales were $20.6 billion, unchanged versus the prior year period.

Pack Manufacturing News, Foam Options, and More Beauty Packaging News and Launches for Mid April 2014

Get the latest on packaging news and launches from Bert-Co, Avery Dennison, Qosmedix, TricorBraun, Albéa, Aptar Beauty + Home and many more.

Supergoop! Teams with Tennis Superstar Maria Sharapova

This partnership will be a vehicle for Supergoop! to spotlight the brand’s mission to elevate skin cancer awareness, alongside the many skin care and beauty benefits attributed to applying UV protection every single day.

PZ Cussons Sees Performance in Line with Expectations for Early 2014

The company is working to continue the expansion of several of its beauty brands, such as as Fudge and Charles Worthington, overseas.

Good Manufacturing Practices, Launches from in-cosmetics 2014, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early April 2014

Track the variety of launches from the 2014 in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Germany, as well as news on BASF, Clariant and more.

Air Cushion Makeup: The Next Big Beauty Trend?

Already gaining a lot of momentum in beauty hotbed South Korea, Air Cushion makeup is just beginning to go global. Euromonitor research analyst Minji Kim walks through its development—and almost inevitable global expansion.

CEW Announces Finalists for the 2014 CEW Insiders' Choice Beauty Awards

Learn the finalists for the 2014 CEW Insiders' Choice Beauty Awards.

Beiersdorf Awards Innovation Pitches at in-cosmetics

Croda, Ashland and KPT were recognized by Beiersdorf for their innovaitve ingredient pitches and will partner with Beiersdorf for a chance to market under brands such as Nivea and Eucerin.

Brand Finance Ranks Leading Beauty Brands

L'Oréal, Avon, Pantene, Nivea and Dove make up the world's top five most valuable beauty brands, according to the 2014 ranking by Brand Finance.

Active Ingredients Tracking Up in Non-Core Beauty Categories

As consumers seek greater value from products, more beauty brands are looking to incorporate active ingredients into products where they haven't traditionally been seen in the past.