June 2011, 42 pages, EUR 699, Canadian Market Continues Upward Trend. Healthy growth is continuing in the Canadian market for natural & organic personal care products. This new report projects market revenues to double in the coming years as consumer demand for natural products strengthens. Although distribution of natural & organic personal care products […]
Creating Positive Impacts by Cradle-to-Cradle
A growing number of natural & organic product companies are looking to shore up their ecological credentials in response to rising consumer expectations. The Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C) design approach offers a novel way for these companies to integrate sustainability into their business practices. A growing number of natural & organic product companies are looking to shore […]
Agricultural Sourcing: Pandora’s Box in the Beauty Industry?
Soaring oil prices and developments in green chemistry are encouraging chemical companies to switch to plant-based materials, especially feedstock. Many companies have started to promote these ‘green’ ingredients on their environmental credentials, however Organic Monitor believes this development could open up a Pandora’s Box in the beauty industry. Environmental benefits are often cited as a […]
#1301-80 The French Market for Organic & Fair Trade Textiles
April 2011, 70 pages, EUR 749, Growing Popularity of Ethical Textiles. The French market for organic & fair trade textiles is one of the fastest growing in Europe. Growing consumer awareness of the environmental and social impacts of textile production is stimulating consumer demand, with retailers responding by introducing organic and fair trade […]
Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards Proliferation Continues
There is growing anticipation of regional and potentially international standards for natural & organic cosmetics, however Organic Monitor finds the industry is becoming increasingly divided in terms of standards and certification. Numerous, and some rival, schemes are gaining popularity in different parts of the world. The Cosmos certification scheme has finally been introduced in Europe. The result of […]