#1902-60 The Swiss Market for Natural & Organic Cosmetics

Sep 2009, 30 pages, EUR 499, Swiss Consumers Seeking Natural & Organic Products.    The Swiss market for natural & organic cosmetics is growing at a healthy rate. High growth is occurring as consumers demand cosmetics & toiletries free from synthetic chemicals. Natural & organic products are becoming popular as Swiss consumers become aware of […]

#1302-60 The French Market for Natural & Organic Cosmetics

August 2009, 100 pages, EUR 749,  Distribution Increasing Across Channels.    The French market for natural & organic cosmetics is the fastest growing in Europe, with sales increasing by over 20 percent. High growth is occurring as distribution increases across channels. Natural & organic cosmetics are making inroads in pharmacies & para-pharmacies, perfumeries, department stores, […]

Global Natural Cosmetics Market: The Battle of the Standards Gains Pace

The final version of the Cosmos standard has recently been announced. The launch comes after six years of negotiations between the leading natural & organic cosmetic certification agencies in Europe: BDiH (Germany), Soil Association (UK), Ecocert (France), Cosmebio (France), ICEA (Italy) and Ecogarantie (Belgium). Combined, these agencies provide certification to about 1,000 cosmetic companies and […]

Global Organic Market: Time for Organic Plus Strategies

The economic slowdown is impacting global organic food sales. After reporting high growth rates for over a decade, 2009 could be the first year of single-digit market growth. Growth in the global organic food market is slowing because of the financial crisis. Demand has been affected by the reduction in consumer spending power and declining […]

#1202-60 The UK Market for Natural & Organic Personal Care Products

April 2009, 115 pages,  EUR 749,  Natural Cosmetics Market Becoming Increasingly Segmented.   The UK market for natural & organic personal care products is becoming increasingly segmented, with companies developing new products for specific consumer segments and sales channels. High market growth rates have led to a flurry of new product launches in the last […]