Winning at Innovation — 2013 China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Awards Report(1)

Ringier Trade Media Ltd. and Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions Co., Ltd. have recently announced the winners of the 2013 China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Awards (CPCIA 2013). There were 21 winning companies with 24 innovative products and technologies across 10 categories.

Asia's Cosmetics Market: Global Focal Point

in-cosmetics Asia 2012 show review

Beauty Going Global

It is widely expected that Asia will be the dominant marketplace by 2015, with Western beauty companies not only investing in their business in market such as China, India and South Korea, but also finding inspiration in them to bring back to the West. At the same time, Asia players will take greater control of their own markets, while moving in on Western markets and brands, too.

Different foods impact eating behaviour

In separate studies scientists at the Nestlé Research Centre investigate the impact of food texture and aroma on the feeling of satiety

Chilean investors eye Thailand

Chilean Ambassador Javier Baker, second left, talks last week with Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom about investment opportunities in Thailand.

Taking Initiative

Active ingredients in skin care can offer a variety of benefits from turning back the clock to busting blemishes. They can also lighten skin, provide UV protection and even reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Indonesia's steel industry projects 5% profitability

The Indonesian Iron and Steel Industry Association (IISIA) projects the profitability of iron and steel industry this year to reach five percent, while last year the industry posted negative profitability.

Packaging Solutions to Transform Your Beauty Brand

Packaging design and aesthetics are inextricably linked. Packaging de- sign brings together functionality, creativity and technology, while aesthetics in packaging conveys confidence and attracts admiration. Uncovering new trends in products and packaging, Datamonitor's Innovation Tracking observes three major trends in the beauty-packaging sector, namely, alternative shaping, engagement and discovery and sustainability. These mega trends and their sub-themes can enhance user control, and facili

Japanese investors eye investment opportunities in Cambodia

Business executives from 60 conglomerates in Japan have visited Cambodia to study the country's potential sectors, investment laws and business environment before making investment in the future.

Understanding the Antiaging Benefits of Nutricosmetics

The latest trends in beauty, health and wellness sectors are giving rise to a new realm of possibilities by fusing anti - aging cosmeceuticals with nutraceuticals and resulting in nutricosmetics. In contrast with the cosmetics definition, which is based on the topical nature of the ingredient, nutricosmetics is ingestible and hence synonymous with beauty foods, beauty supplements and beauty from within. I will briefly examine anti-aging benefits of nutricosmetics.

More Synergies from Sustainability

Sustainability can incorporate all kinds of systems, including economic, environmental, societal and personal. In general, whichever way you want to define it, society will have to address the challenges associated with sustainability.

Big suppliers gearing up for PCHi 2013