- Sweet solutions drive the carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) industry There is considerable pressure on the global market for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) to respond to growing health issues surrounding high sugar intake.
- PSG Konsult acquires ABSA Insurance and Financial Advisers PSG Konsult (KST), a listed and independent financial services provider, has concluded an agreement to acquire ABSA Insurance and Financial Advisers Proprietary Limited’s (AIFA) commercial and industrial insurance brokerage business.
- Budget to address reliance on state This week the South African Finance Minister will outline the government’s top-level financial plan to tackle the country’s growing fiscal deficit. To avoid a further credit rating downgrade, and maintain the momentum created by a renewed sense of business confidence, the 2018 National Budget will need to explicitly outline how the state plans to strengthen...
- Traviata Floorings premium Interlocking LVT brand, IsoCore Classic with four new patterns Traviata Floorings premium Interlocking LVT brand, IsoCore Classic, is undergoing a revamp. Following great success in the hospitality, medical and other sectors it has been decided to refresh the range by introducing four new patterns. These include the all-new Smoked Oak Silver and Tundra oak White, as well as the return of the all-time favourites,...
- The EU referendum: one year on When the result of the UK’s EU referendum confirmed that the UK had voted to leave, markets were initially weaker. The FTSE 100 index has since rallied by 17%, while the pound has fallen by -14.5%. But what has changed, and what are the prospects for UK investors? A panel of Schroders’ experts offer their...
- Should you have bonds in your portfolio? Bonds are boring, or so the saying goes. A better interpretation is that bond returns are less volatile than equity returns, most of the time.
- DIY Trade and Industrial News Awards Our current nominees for the annual DIY Trade and Industrial News Awards require a little help. Below are our pre-voting nominees. All you have to do is email the Category and Company you think should be nominated!
- Moody's statement on Eskom causes rand softening “The rand traded all the way down to the R14.77 level yesterday, as some of the risks associated with risky assets seem to dissipate as the general feeling was that the market was overextended,”says Andre Botha, Senior Dealer at TreasuryONE.
- Symrise presents nature identical CBD Symrise presented a top-class new development at the CPhI in Frankfurt am Main: Canapure. The cannabidiol (CBD) is identical to nature and complies with the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), which govern rules of good pharmaceutical manufacturing practice including hygiene requirements and monitoring. Canapure serves as both a valuable active pharmaceutical ingredient and an...
- Insurance market favourable for cell captives and UMAs At the 2017 Insurance Conference (IISA) held at Sun City recently, Peter Jennett, chief executive officer of leading specialist insurer, Centriq Insurance, said the cell captive insurance model is going strong despite tough market conditions and ongoing regulatory challenges.

Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review Nov/Dec 2020

In the Nov/Dec edition of P&C Review, we showcase some of the biggest innovations stemming from the beauty, personal care and cosmetics industry. We also explore the rise of natural claims and concepts in the fragrance industry, how COVID-19 will impact vaccine manufacturing on a global scale and how to build quality into your cosmetic product.

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Rethink how you formulate with Hog
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Redefining the formulator’s creative palate with revolutionary molecules
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Rethinking beauty with a focus on self-care
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The rise of natural fragrances
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News
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Product News
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New Product Competition
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Ingredient & Formulation Innovation
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Fragrance & Essential oils
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Pharma Focus: Aseptic Processing

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