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The London Coffee Festival Podcast
Episode Seven: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Bharti Radix and Camilla Morgan
Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Bharti Radix, Founder of Bloomsyard and Camilla Morgan, Head of Business Development and Customer Relationships at Eversys UK Ltd to discuss their dream coffee shops.Coffee at the top ⬆ zipline to the bottom ⬇ - because who needs a drive-thru when you’ve got adventure?Episode 7 of the 'Let It Brew' Podcast is OUT NOW!Special thanks to Bloomsyard for hosting us for this recording.
2025-01-03
40 min
Food Manufacture Podcast
Hoxton Spirits CEO: ‘The difference between success and failure is perseverance’
In the Food Manufacture Podcast’s penultimate edition of 2024, hosts William Dodds and Bethan Grylls spoke to Gerry Calabrese, the founder and CEO of premium drinks brand Hoxton Spirits.
2024-11-26
31 min
Food Manufacture Podcast
Just Love founder: 'No cake on the marketplace was safe for my kids to eat'
In the February 2024 edition of the Food Manufacture podcast, hosts William Dodds and Bethan Grylls speak to the founder of inclusive bakery Just Love Food Company.
2024-02-27
27 min
NutraIngredients NutraCast
NutraCast: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Expert Bill Harris, PhD
William Harris, PhD, has been researching fatty acids for over 40 years. To date, he has published more than 300 papers on these nutrients. And recently, he has been ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide.
2021-04-23
26 min
DairyReporter Podcast
Dairy Dialog podcast 106: FrieslandCampina Ingredients, ColdSnap, Mi Terro, USDEC
On this week’s podcast, we have four interviews, and five guests. We chatted with Vicky Davies, global marketing director, performance, active and medical nutrition, at FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Jouke Veldman, who heads up the Biotis SleepWell team at FrieslandCampina Ingredients; Matt Fonte, president, Sigma Phase, Corp.; Vikki Nicholson-West, executive director, USDEC Singapore Ltd and Robert Luo, CEO and founder, Mi Terro.
2020-10-28
1h 05
DairyReporter Podcast
Dairy Dialog podcast 103: Firmenich, Novozymes, VTT, ADM
This week we again feature three interviews, with Muhammad Saad Qureshi, senior scientist, sustainable fuels/circular economy at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.; Ana Ferrell, vice president global marketing, ADM; and Frederik Mejlby, vice president for marketing F&B at Novozymes and Imad Farhat, global VP of taste at Firmenich.
2020-10-07
56 min
Indie Pioneers
PODCAST – Holistic view on skin: Sequential Skin on why microbiome testing is crucial to personalised beauty
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with Petronille Houdart from Sequential Skin to discuss the importance of microbiome testing when it comes to skin care personalisation.
2020-08-21
11 min
Indie Pioneers
PODCAST – ‘I’m no different from a painter’: SIX founder on harnessing the power of fragrance to tell a story
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Jason Lee, the founder of Singaporean fragrance firm Scent by SIX, about the power of fragrance as a storytelling medium beyond just perfumes and colognes.
2020-02-21
12 min
Feed Matters
What is the likely post-Brexit scenario for feed businesses in Northern Ireland?
Declan Billington, chief executive of John Thompson & Sons Ltd, Northern Ireland’s largest animal feed processor, debriefs on this in the latest episode of our podcast series, Feed Matters.
2020-02-14
14 min
Indie Pioneers
Indie Pioneers Podcast: Croc conservation – Golden 8 founder on its role in crocodile preservation and sustainability
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Josephine Robson, the founder of skin care brand Golden 8 about the benefits of crocodile oil and the conservation efforts put in place to protect its future among Australia’s wildlife.
2020-01-24
14 min
The Lock In Pub Podcast
Tanner brothers open to new pubs / JW Lees boss on the trade
JW Lees managing director William Lees-Jones gives his view on issues in the pub trade and confirms there are no plans to sell the brewery, following similar sales in the trade this year.
2020-01-03
59 min
Indie Pioneers
‘Good products take time’: Re:erth founder debunks fast fashion culture in beauty
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Shinji Yamasaki, the founder of skin care brand re:erth about his philosophy to skin care, the influence of fast fashion in beauty and the unique ingredients that sparked his epiphany.
2019-12-13
15 min
Indie Pioneers
Little brand, big heart – Meet the indie beauty brand that shunned influencer marketing
In the very first episode of our Indie Pioneers podcast, we chat with Marilyn Ng and Christabel Chee, the people behind Individual Collective to discuss the value of face-to-face interaction, influencer marketing and crowdfunding.
2019-11-14
14 min
DairyReporter Podcast
Dairy Dialog podcast 42: DSM, Kerry Group and Pecan Deluxe
On this week’s podcast, we feature interviews with Bob Savage, product application expert, cheese, at DSM, talking about the new culture range for cheddar; Jenny Baillie, business development manager, Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd., about the company’s new product for ice cream; and two people from Kerry Group - Donald Cox, PhD, R&D director, Wellmune, and John Reilly, vice president business development, talking about new concepts for some of the Kerry portfolio.
2019-07-26
43 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Simon Pitman guests on the Just Ask David show - listen to the podcast!
Cosmetics Design's Simon Pitman recently guested on the Just Ask David show, to discuss some of the hottest trends driving the US beauty and personal care market at the moment.
2017-12-17
10 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Croda: ‘As East meets West we see oil-based product popularity soar’
Oil-based products have soared in popularity over recent times and cleansing oils are part of this upsurge, taking influence from Asia in what ingredients supplier Croda is calling the ‘East meets West’ trend.
2015-04-29
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
DSM: ‘You need to inspire your customers by being close to the consumer’
It is a trend we are seeing a lot these days from ingredients suppliers – conducting their own consumer research – and it is important to do this to ensure you are meeting specific demands and offering customers the most relevant solutions.
2015-04-28
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Will King fights for personal care players in sluggish male grooming sector
The rambunctious founder of UK men’s grooming brand King of Shaves says he disagrees with the suggestion that the big personal care players do not know how to communicate with men.
2014-04-08
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Sustainable palm oil is the only answer for cosmetics industry
As we look to tackle deforestation and the consumer increasingly demands a more sustainable industry, Chris Sayner explains that the answer lies in sustainable palm oil.
2014-03-25
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Mibelle Biochemistry unveils anti-ageing snow algae extract
An extract of snow algae can protect the skin against environmental stress factors and improve the barrier function and has been developed by Mibelle Biochemistry. Here, Dr Fred Zülli gives Cosmetics Design an exclusive insight.
2014-02-19
05 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
"The industry does not want to be caught with its' pants down," says sustainable expert
That expert is Chris Kilham, better known as the ‘Medicine Hunter’ whose life consists of venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones to search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits for cosmetic companies like Naturex.
2013-11-19
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Merck launches new skin care actives
Ingredients supplier Merck has launched new cosmetics actives and invited CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com down to give us an exclusive insight on the skin care ingredients.
2013-10-01
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Colour cosmetics innovation must come from demand says Merck
It is vital to listen to customer demand and the latest trends when developing pigments for the cosmetics industry according to ingredients supplier Merck KGaA.
2013-09-12
04 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Updated IPEC Guide Steers Excipient Manufacturers Away From Unnecessary Tests
Excipient firms that skip lot testing or use alternative analysis methods should justify their decisions according to a new COA guide issued by IPEC Americas.
2013-02-21
07 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Catalent says sharing with industry will not dull competetive edge
Catalent says making its technology available to industry will not affect its competitive edge.
2012-10-22
05 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Changes to EU clinical trial laws will mean fairer playing field, says Clinipace
The proposed changes to European clinical trial regulations accepted by the European Commission (EC) in July will put Europe on an equal playing field, according to Clinipace’s Andrea Schiefer.
2012-08-21
05 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Initial investment in REMS means big pay-put for pharma, says RAPS author
A bigger initial pay-out for REMS means long-term profitability for drugsmakers, says Quintiles Ed Tabor.
2012-06-06
05 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
R&D and commercial work together to design trials, says DIA
‘CROs: look at the entire portfolio, not just the individual project, when planning clinical studies,’ says DIA’s adaptive design scientific working group.
2012-05-22
04 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Once a friend now an enemy: Over zealous EU regulators could hamper the CMO market, says analyst
The European CMO industry could be blocked by over complex layers of regulation, says Frost & Sullivan analyst Aiswariya Chidambaram.
2012-04-25
05 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
The consumer wants a closer relationship with a product, says Pukka Herbs founder
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbalist, Sebastian Pole after delivering a presentation on 'Niche brands building for success' at in-cosmetics in Barcelona.
2012-04-24
03 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Regulatory changes: the experts give us their thoughts at DIA Euromeeting
Regulatory reform was the name of the game at this year’s DIA Euromeeting in Denmark.
2012-04-05
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Swallowfield goes back to basics as it continues success across emerging markets
The UK-based cosmetics manufacturer has seen great success in the last 3 - 5 years, here CosmeticsDesign catches up with the company's CEO for an update on its developments.
2012-03-28
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Open innovation gives companies competitive advantage, says expert at PCD
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Paul France vice president of open innovation at MeadWestvaco after his presentation at PCD on how industry professionals can gain the competitive advantage through open innovation.
2012-02-21
02 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Electronic skin care devices to be a market trend in 2012, says expert at PCD
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Bruno Clamens, general manager of international company, Jackel Group that has successfully crossed from the baby care industry into cosmetics with electrical and mechanical devices designed to “multiply the efficiency of a brand’s existing product.”
2012-02-14
03 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Cargill stresses importance of cost- efficient taste masking in drug manufacturing
Taste masking plays a vital role in treatment compliance according to Cargill, which has launched a new flavour technology that it claims can make drugs more pleasant to take and help manufacturers save money.
2011-11-30
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Mibelle chief explains how latest technology has industry in a spin
Dr. Fred Zŭlli, business unit manager for Mibelle Biochemistry explains how the company's latest technologically advanced offering has been difficult for some in the industry to fully digest.
2011-10-21
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Baralan eyes further expansion in the skin care market
Already a world leader in the market for glass nail varnish and fragrance parckaging, Baralan is eyeing the expanding market for skin care packaging as a means of expanding its footprint in the category.
2011-10-21
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Seidel targets upscale packaging detail to stay ahead of the competition
In a fiercely competitive market providing packaging with added value is vital to staying ahead of the competition. We spoke to Christian Maassen, manager customer relations, to find out about the strategy Seidel has adopted.
2011-10-20
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Spincontrol lifts the lid on how wellbeing can be harnessed to develop cosmetics
For a number of years France-based research company Spincontrol has been delving deeper and deeper into the subject area of wellbeing in an attempt to discover how more effective and targeted cosmetic and personal care products can be developed.
2011-10-20
03 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Patient recruitment must evolve, says Cutting Edge Information
Companies looking to outsource patient recruitment need to think outside the box, says Cutting Edge Information’s director of research Eric Bolesh.
2011-08-18
06 min
Indie Pioneers
PZ Cussons and beyond! Spin off company aims to build reputation in personal care
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Seven Scent's Neil Weaver for an exclusive interview following the company's breakthrough year in which it has established itself in many markets across the world.
2011-06-17
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Bedroom to boardroom: Wingman reflects on breakthrough year
From an idea that was developed in a university dorm room and initially marketed at student clubs, Wingman has flown to new heights in its first year, achieving national success and gaining external investment.
2011-06-07
04 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
HallStar chief talks about expanding into the naturals arena
CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke to John Paro, CEO of specialty chemical player HallStar, who explained the added value that the company is expecting to achieve from its move into the naturals arena.
2011-05-31
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Sustainability and design dominate discussion as Luxe pack New York continues to grow
As Luxe pack New York boasted its largest ever exhibitor list, CosmeticsDesign.com USA caught up with the show organizers to discuss the key themes and trends, and how the show had progressed over the years.
2011-05-25
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
GreenPalm issues sustainable palm oil production plea
At the recent in-cosmetics show in Milan, CosmeticsDesign caught up with Bob Norman of GreenPalm to discuss the need for cosmetic companies to support the sustainable production of palm oil.
2011-04-15
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
CosmeticsDesign team mulls the highlights of in-cosmetics show
On the second day of the in-cosmetics event in Milan the CosmeticsDesign editorial team has swapped notes on some of the most eye-catching trends and innovations on the show floor.
2011-03-31
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
L'Oreal executive lifts the lid on latest aerosol trends
Following on from the recent Aerosol Forum in Paris, we spoke to L'Oreal's director of operations for packaging development, Isabelle Lepeltier, to find out what the big trends are in this area.
2011-03-22
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Unpacking bioplastics’ environmental footprint
Bioplastics are increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based resins; but, as with many materials, questions surround their environmental footprint. CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke to Steve Davies of Natureworks to get some of the facts behind its bioresin, Ingeo.
2011-03-21
04 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Social media boosting patient recruitment, but FDA guidance needed
CRO and Pharma patient recruitment efforts can benefit from social networks and online patient groups, but clarification from the US FDA is still needed.
2011-03-14
05 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Biopharm waste material mix a chance to cut landfill costs
The mix of materials in confidential biopharm waste is a recycling challenge but also an opportunity to cut “ever increasing” landfill costs.
2011-03-09
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
MWV keeps costs down as raw materials prices increase
As polypropylene prices are close to hitting all time highs, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com spoke to packaging supplier MWV’s Barcelona plant manager Angel Fernandez-Carbonell about how the plant is keeping its costs and environmental footprint down.
2011-02-22
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Puig ramps up production to meet success of Paco Rabanne 1 Million
Following the phenomenal success of Puig's Paco Rabanne 1 Million fragrance, Olivier Boutaud, director of the company's production facility at Chartre, France, explains how production was ramped up to meet the demand.
2010-12-10
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Lifting the lid on the point of sale display category
The market for point of sale display materials is a surprisingly vibrant category that faces the same challenges as any packaging cosmetics packaging company, explains Olivier Zoccheddu, from the company EZY PLV (Global Concept PLV).
2010-11-30
05 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Ethically sourcing ingredients must be transparent, says Beraca
In a month that has seen biodiversity under the microscope, CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke with Filipe Sabará, commercial director at Beraca, to get his views on how ingredients sourcing can help conservation and development efforts.
2010-11-15
04 min
Indie Pioneers
Beauty from Within 2010 conference is Monday
The Beauty from Within conference, brought to you by CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com and NutraIngredients.com, is only a week away and will uncover how you can get the most out of this emerging sector.
2010-10-05
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
HBA plans to open its doors again in June 2011
As HBA 2010 closed its doors CosmeticsDesign.com USA interviewed event director Jill Birkett to find out about the highlights of the show and to discover more about the reasons behind rescheduling next year's event in the month of June.
2010-10-04
04 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Regulatory expert insight: electronic submission
Adoption of electronic submission by regulators around the world is good news for drugmakers’ efforts to access emerging markets says industry expert Kate Wilber.
2010-10-04
06 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Patient recruiters & regulators educating each other as trials globalise
Patient recruiters and national regulators must learn from each other to better understand outreach tactics and how they fit with a country’s ethics and laws.
2010-09-07
04 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Nutricosmetics should be distributed as cosmetics products
In the first part of this nutricosmetics series, we explore why edible beauty is tipped for significant growth. But success will only be found if the products are associated with cosmetics brands and sold in selective distribution channels, according to Innovabio.
2010-08-24
04 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
USP proposals on trace elements a boost for ICP, says Thermo Fisher Scientific
Proposed changes to USP chapters 232 and 233 on trace impurities would increase drug industry use of automated analysis, creating “huge number” of potential new customers says Thermo Fisher Scientific.
2010-08-24
04 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Regulatory expert insight: Business Processing Outsourcing
In the first of a series of special in-pharmatechnologist podcasts Kate Wilber, Image Solutions’ (ISI) director of regulatory Services, Europe discusses the emerging trends in BPO and talks about how it can benefit drugmakers.
2010-08-04
07 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Encapsulation technology can increase SPF of organic sunscreens
An encapsulation technology that can be engineered to not release the capsules’ contents can be used to halt degradation of UV filters and increase SPF in organic sunscreens.
2010-06-14
04 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Dow Personal Care makes customer-centric pledge
Lionel Genix, marketing director at Dow Personal Care spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA to outline how the company has redesigned its business strategy to focus on the customer, as well as outlining some of the company’s latest product launches.
2010-06-03
04 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Formulators need more green ingredients to work with: Estée Lauder exec
When the palette of ingredients respecting green chemistry principles expands there will be ‘exceptional’ green product development, according to Estée Lauder’s Dr Liliana George.
2010-06-02
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Knoll Packaging unwraps the costs and benefits of sustainable options
New sustainable materials and technologies need to be evaluated to really understand what they can bring to a product, according to luxury rigid box manufacturer, Knoll Packaging.
2010-06-01
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Estee Lauder exec explores how to create luxury packaging, sustainably
Sustainable packaging and luxury can be combined but it’s a multi-player game, requiring action from retailers, suppliers, brands and consumers, according to Estée Lauder packaging executive John Delfausse.
2010-05-14
05 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
3-D video microscope gets to the root of skin and hair care
Critt Analyse Et Surface, a small analysis laboratory in the Cosmetics Valley, has recently invested in 3-D video micrscope technology to expand its testing capabilities in both packaging and formulation.
2010-04-22
04 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Success for cosmetics industry over Candelilla trade regulations
Lipstick products ready for retail trade containing candelilla wax no longer need to be accompanied by a certificate that proves their transportation adheres to international regulations.
2010-04-21
02 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Record numbers at in-cosmetics suggests recession is over for industry
Interactive workshops and record numbers helped create a fitting twentieth anniversary celebration of in-cosmetics, according to the organisers.
2010-04-20
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Mintel's Nica Lewis discusses innovation influences and formulation challenges
With influences for innovation in the cosmetics industry coming from many areas, market research company Mintel has identified four key beauty trends for 2010.
2010-04-19
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Valois faces up to challenges of sustainability and tough economy
Leading beauty packaging provider Valois has taken on the joint challenges of sustainability and the continuing tough economic conditions.
2010-03-30
03 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
US presence is a must for biologics producers, says Recipharm
Recipharm CEO Thomas Eldered reflects on RecipharmCobra Biologics (RCB) launch, telling Outsourcing-pharma that US is key market.
2010-03-29
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Turnkey packaging solutions help I Pack expand in tough climate
Custom fragrance packaging provider I Pack has weathered the economic crisis by providing turnkey packaging solutions that have helped to secure future expansion.
2010-03-23
03 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Quintiles opens Nairobi office
Contract services giant Quintiles has continued its expansion in Africa with a new clinical research services office in Nairobi, Kenya.
2010-03-11
05 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Adaptive approach to trial design and operation is key, Health Decisions
An adaptive approach to both the design and operation of a clinical trial can boost efficiency, reduce timelines and cut costs says Health Decisions' CEO Michael Rosenberg.
2010-03-10
03 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Informex – companies hope for a brighter 2010
There are signs that 2010 will be a better year for the fine and custom chemistry industry but companies at Informex remained cautious and are planning accordingly.
2010-02-22
01 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Grass-based polypropylene packaging reduces carbon footprint
A new polypropylene-based material that combines natural grass waste is the secret behind a cosmetic packaging with a significantly reduced environmental footprint.
2010-02-08
02 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Recycled PET bottles pave the way for eco-friendly caps
Pellets derived from recycled PET bottles are the secret to the latest in eco-friendly caps from France-based packaging provider VPI.
2010-01-29
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
France pushes for environmental labelling of consumer products
Labelling the environmental characteristics of a product, for example its carbon footprint and water consumption, is becoming increasingly popular in a number of markets.
2010-01-28
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Pushing for sustainable packaging should not bypass materials we already have
Highlighting resource use of the packaging and pushing for more recyclable materials might be a step in the right direction but we should not forget petrochemical-based materials that already exist and may have a better environmental profile than those currently used, according to Alcan's Nicholas Thorne.
2010-01-27
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Nanoencapsulation can bring 'dramatic' savings for formulators
Nanoencapsulation can make significant savings for formulators as it can reduce the amount of active ingredients needed, according to Ken Chomistek, a research engineer with Microfluidics.
2009-11-03
01 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Cosmetics Compact: Leafing through the benefits of green tea
The antioxidant properties of green tea have lead many researchers to investigate its potential as an anti-aging ingredient, both for topical application and as a supplement. However, a new study suggests this might not be the miracle extract the world has been waiting for.
2009-08-13
02 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Inneov calls for beauty supplement claims clarity
Inneov, the joint venture between Nestle and L’Oreal to develop beauty supplements, says regulatory clarity is needed in the area of beauty claims on non-topical beauty applications that in many cases fall between cosmetics and food law.
2009-06-18
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Cosmetics Compact: Sunscreen shenanigans and questions over SPF tests
Cosmetics Compact brings you the highlights of the site’s top stories, in miniature. This week we shed some light on recent discussions over the rigour and reproducibility of the SPF test.
2009-06-12
02 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Unlocking the potential of social media in cosmetics
Social networking sites like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook are all places where companies can open up a dialogue with their consumers, but according to innovation agency Maddock Douglas few cosmetics firms are taking full advantage of their marketing potential.
2009-06-05
04 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Parabens' bad press based on flawed science, says industry insider
The removal of parabens by some cosmetic manufacturers is a reaction to “outrageous claims” made by the media and pressure from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not consumer pressure, according to Dene Godfrey from S Black.
2009-05-28
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Organic preservatives come at a cost, but formulators are now willing to pay
At Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey last week CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Kris Kudrnac of K3 Corporation who explained how the industry is experiencing a “mad rush” for natural and organic preservatives.
2009-05-19
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Organic ingredient launches only just starting to match marketing buzz
Organic alternatives to certain synthetic ingredients have been elusive. Peter Boncelet from Earth Supplied Products explains why organic cosmetics have yet to fully live up to the marketing hype but suggests that chemistry is starting to catch up.
2009-05-14
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Claims about ethical sourcing should be backed up by third parties, says IUCN official
Industry and NGOs addressed ethical ingredients sourcing at the Sourcing with Respect conference held in Munich on April 24. At the event, organised by the Union for Ethical BioTrade, Katie Bird spoke to Juan Marco Alvarez from the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) about the need of the private sector to back up their claims by third parties.
2009-04-29
02 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Cosmetics industry left behind by international negotiations on biodiversity
Negotiations on the trade in biodiversity-based products that will impact how cosmetic companies source their natural ingredients were continued earlier this week in Paris.
2009-04-09
03 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Beauty goes 3D at in-cosmetics 2009 in Munich
The relationship between the worlds of beauty and architecture is the "in-focus" for this year’s in-cosmetics, set to open its doors in Munich, April 21. Parallels between food and beauty, and cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are familiar, but now it is architecture’s turn to come under the spotlight in the event that aims to foster product development and innovation. CosmeticsDesign-Europe spoke to exhibition director Lucy Gillam who said that even in a global recession when marketing budgets are tightening, visitor and exhibitor numbers for the event are looking good.
2009-03-11
04 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Cosmetics Compact: Getting to the root of grey hair
Cosmetics Compact brings you the highlights of the sites’ top science. This week we explore why hair turns grey and look at possible mechanisms to fight against the culprit hydrogen peroxide.
2009-03-06
02 min
Outsourcing-Pharma Podcast
Nanotech polymer manufacture may help create better packaging
This week in-PharmaTechnologist's Pharma Phacts podcast focuses on a nanotechnology method that could produce more effective barrier packaging using less material.
2009-02-25
02 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Cosmetics Compact: Essential oils can transform into allergens
Cosmetics Compact brings you highlights of the sites' top science. This week, essential oils are in the spotlight as a Swedish researcher suggests they can become allergenic compounds on contact with air or skin enzymes.
2009-02-13
02 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Bathroom energy drain sparks new product ideas
Above the buzz of conversation at the busy PCD Congress in Paris, CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Eric Scheid from Henkel to find out how studying the life-cycle of cosmetics can spark green product ideas into life. A shower gel starts life on the factory floor and travels miles to reach consumers but it is in the bathroom where the product does most damage to the environment. Scheid quantifies this damage and explains how waterless soap and new packaging designs can reduce the energy soaked up in the morning wash.
2009-02-10
02 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Cosmetics Compact: Industry fights back against moisturiser, skin cancer claims
Dodgy statistics and unrealistic models were some of the criticisms thrown at the scientists whose study claimed a link between moisturiser use and tumour formation in mice with a high risk of skin cancer.
2009-01-27
02 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Beauty analyst unmasks the hottest ingredient trends
Mintel beauty analyst Nica Lewis looks into her cosmetics crystal ball and picks out the ingredients poised to shape the industry in the year ahead.
2009-01-26
03 min
CosmeticsDesign USA Podcast
Industry needs a universal way to communicate UVA protection, says Professor
Unlike the SPF value, there is no universal index to convey a product’s UVA protection to the consumer. Brian Diffey, an emeritus Professor of Photobiology at the University of Newcastle, argues that harmonization is long overdue and gives details on a new method he has published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science.
2009-01-12
04 min
The FoodNavigator Podcast
Baobab: Sustainable and in-demand
After gaining novel foods approval in the EU, baobab is tipped to become a billion dollar industry. Stephen Daniells speaks to William Smith from Afriplex to find out what foods baobab fruit pulp is turning up in, and whether supply can match the demand.
2008-11-18
04 min
Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Your latest Podcast from CosmeticsDesign
Welcome to your latest news bulletin from CosmeticsDesign.com. In the next three minutes Katie Bird will take you through a distinctly green week in the world of cosmetics. The top stories include the new green chemistry bills in California alongside research on green consumer loyalty and fairtrade cosmetics.
2008-10-09
03 min