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 […]
#1102-60 The German Market for Natural Cosmetics
February 2009, 116 pages, EUR 999, Private Labels Gaining Popularity. Retailer private labels of natural cosmetics are gaining in popularity as the German natural cosmetics market starts to mature. Natural cosmetics have been launched under the private labels of supermarkets, drugstores, organic food retailers and discounters. Retailer private labels are gaining currency as the […]
Organic Monitor Gives 2009 Predictions
With the slowdown in the global economy, there is some uncertainty about the year ahead for ethical & sustainable industries. At the end of the first month of 2009, Organic Monitor gives its predictions on its specialist industries for the year ahead… 1. Organic Foods Global sales of organic food & drink have been increasing […]
Europe: New Harmonised Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards Launched
After several years of discussions, the major certification agencies in Europe have finally reached an agreement on harmonising their private standards for natural & organic cosmetics. Soil Association (UK), BDiH (Germany), Ecocert (France), Cosmebio (France), ICEA (Italy) and Ecogarantie (Belgium) have developed common standards for natural and organic cosmetics. The first draft of the new […]
Asian Natural Cosmetics Market Taking Root
Following the trend in Europe and North America, consumer demand for natural & organic cosmetics is surging in Asia. Asian consumers are increasingly turning to natural & organic cosmetics, with Western brands mainly capitalising on this development. Research by Organic Monitor shows that high consumer demand is leading to many European and American companies to invest in […]