November 09, 2009
Organic Monitor Unravels Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards
London – New research finds the number of natural & organic cosmetic standards is proliferating; however prospects for a global unified standard appear low.
Organic Monitor’s new Technical Insights report critically assesses the leading international natural & organic cosmetic standards. A major finding is that although standards are gaining in popularity, adoption is mostly on a national basis. Very few standards have built a regional – let alone international - presence. Furthermore, the differences between the most popular standards in each region remain wide.
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October 06, 2009
European Natural Cosmetics Sales Approaching EUR 2 billion
London – Natural & organic cosmetic sales continue to increase at a healthy rate in Europe, with revenues projected to increase by 13 percent to EUR 1.7 billion this year. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) forecasts sales revenues to approach EUR 2 billion in 2010.
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July 08, 2009
Recession? What Recession? Boomer Men are Ready to Spend – Now!
Research from NMI shows that marketers should not ignore Baby Boomer Males
Harleysville, Pa. (June 2009) – Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) today revealed more findings from its annual Healthy Aging/Boomer Database® consumer research. The survey was fielded in January 2009 among 3,100+ U.S. general population adults.
While much has been written recently that identifies women aged 40+ as today’s power consumer, NMI’s Managing Partner Steve French cautions that Boomer men should not be ignored by marketers. “Boomer men are less affected by the recession than women. In fact, forty percent of men do not feel the amount of stress in their lives has increased due to the current economy while less than 30% of women feel that their stress level has not increased. Men are also more likely to spend versus saving and make impulse purchases. They represent tremendous targeting opportunities across a range of industries.”
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May 27, 2009
Kline Projects Moderate Growth Over the Next Five Years in the Cosmetics & Toiletries Market
-- Market Should Witness Two More Years of Sluggish Growth - as Consumers Continue to Spend Less - Followed by Three Stronger Years --
LITTLE FALLS, NJ, May 27, 2009 – U.S. sales in the cosmetics and toiletries market grew only by 0.3% in 2008, the lowest since 1991, according to the latest study completed by worldwide research and consulting firm Kline & Company. The new data available in Cosmetics & Toiletries USA 2008 indicates that sales have reached a total of $35.6 billion at the manufacturers’ level, but consumer concerns about the recession may ensure that these levels do not rise higher during 2009–10.
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March 18, 2009
European Natural Cosmetics Market: Increased Market Segmentation & Symbols Proliferation
London – New research by Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) shows that the mainstreaming of the European natural cosmetics market is leading to increased market segmentation; new entrants and existing suppliers are developing products for specific consumer segments and sales channels.
Most developments are in the UK market, with many new product launches targeted at distinct consumer segments. In the last 18 months, new products have been introduced especially for babies & children, teenagers and male grooming. Mirroring developments in the conventional cosmetics market, other new product launches are designed for professional applications like anti-aging and skin therapy.
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October 23, 2008
Growth for the Natural Products Segment Outpaces the General Personal Care Market by a Landslide
LITTLE FALLS, NJ, October 23, 2008 /SOAPWIRE/ – Karen Doskow, Kline Consumer Products Expert, presented at the conference on organic and natural products held in the New York Hilton Hotel this week. This conference and exhibition focused on the regulatory issues for packaging and product claims, technology surrounding this market, and the next wave of new ingredients and areas of focus, as seen in three all natural/organic tracks with almost 50 sessions and 40 corporate exhibits.
In the seminar Growth of the Natural Market for Beauty Products commencing day one of the conference with an attendance of almost 100 people, Doskow explained why this market holds a very high level of appeal to marketers of cosmetic and toiletry products. She also examined the competitive climate for these products and defined what products are truly natural and why.
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October 07, 2008
Fairtrade Becoming Popular as Natural Cosmetic Market Goes Mainstream
London – Fairtrade products are gaining popularity in the cosmetics industry as companies increasingly look at ethical sourcing and social responsibility.
New research by Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) finds the early adopters are natural & organic cosmetic companies. A large number are implementing fairtrade sourcing policies, with some launching certified fairtrade products. Most product launches have been in the French market, which now has the largest number of cosmetic products with the internationally-recognized Fair Trade mark.
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June 12, 2008
Organic/Natural Products Enjoy 35% Market Growth, Per Study
Market research firm Mintel says the 35% growth since 2005 of the natural and organic personal care products market has prompted retailers to stock more of these products.
Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) says the market is now valued at $465 million, and has seen a 53% increase in the number of new organic and/or all-natural product launches in the past two years--from 554 in 2005 to 846 in 2007.
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January 29, 2008
Kline Analysts Say Clinique-Allergan Deal Sets Beauty Industry Precedent in Channel Diversification
Smart Strategy Capitalizes on Growing Trend in Professional Skin Care
LITTLE FALLS, NJ, January 29, 2008 Beauty industry analysts at worldwide consulting and research firm Kline & Company are calling Thursdays announcement by Estée Lauder to marry its powerhouse Clinique brand with specialty pharmaceutical company Allergan a shrewd diversification strategy by the cosmetics maker. The strategy will allow Estée Lauder to gain a foothold in the booming medical distribution channel. It will also position the Clinique brand for growth through cross-channel marketing and help balance the overall lackluster performance in the prestige beauty market, according to Kline.
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January 21, 2008
Cropwatch Statement on Tea Tree Oil
Pre-amble.
The SCCP has the subject of tea tree oil (TTO) on its agenda for its Brussels meeting of 22.01.08. You will remember that allegations about the instability & skin safety of tea tree oil, as well as complaints about gaps in the toxicity data, were previously made in the flawed SCCP Opinion SCCP/0843/04, to which the Australian Tea Tree Oil Industries Association ATTIA (but not producers of Chinese TTO) dutifully responded by privately submitting evidence to the SCCP on March 31st 2007. You might want to consider some further points:
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