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- Unilever posts Q3 growth; CEO seeks move from short-term thinking
Unilever posted year-over-year growth in overall sales during the third quarter, as well as increases in personal care and home care, among other segments. CEO Paul Polman criticized the culture of quarterly reporting while emphasizing that the company's practice benefits all involved. "We're not working for our shareholders. We're working for the consumer, we are focused and the shareholder gets rewarded," he said. Zacks
(10/29), Reuters/Sustainability blog
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- P&G has 4-point innovation strategy
Procter & Gamble views innovation as not just crucial to the company's future, but also as a strategy that requires four areas of emphasis, CEO Bob McDonald said. This sort of innovation should connect with customers and employees alike, have balance and offer clearly defined value. "We need more discontinuous innovation. Innovation that obsoletes current products and creates new categories and brands," McDonald said. CosmeticsDesign.com
(10/30), Reuters
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- Shoppers stick with brand names in some categories
Shoppers tend to be more loyal to national brands in categories including laundry detergent and health and beauty products, a survey found. "Categories that offer shoppers frequent innovations such as performance or variety, and categories where personal stakes are higher, are more difficult areas for private-label products to compete," said Craig Elston, senior vice president of The Integer Group, which conducted the survey with M/A/R/C Research. Drug Store News
(10/25)
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- Know the shelf life of your cleaning products
Most cleaning products last for a while, but the exact time depends on the particular product and, sometimes, how you take care of it. For instance, while laundry detergent is designed to last up to one year after being opened, that span can be shortened if the detergent isn't kept in a cool and dry location. Good Housekeeping
(10/27)
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- Chemical producers evaluate bio-based options
 Chemical companies are increasingly seeking other options besides petroleum for their feedstock, but critics worry about the use of biobased feedstock that comes from food sources. Another biobased alternative is the use of solid waste or secondary, nonfood sources. "I think there will be a preference for those biogenic products that are not in direct competition with food, feed or forest," said Bernhard Kneissel of German chemical consultant Stratley. ICIS Chemical Business (U.K.)
(10/26)
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Cleaning up after the emergency
Our thoughts and prayers are with those dealing with the devastating impact of the storms that hit the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states. Families affected by the massive flood surge, rising water and loss of power may now have to deal with potential problems related to mold contamination. ACI shares some information on what to do when water has been everywhere.
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Where the cleaning product industry leaders are: 2013 ACI Convention
Hundreds of your customers and competitors are already registered for the 2013 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention. "Any serious member of the cleaning industry, at any stage of the value chain, really cannot afford to miss this event," says Neil A. Burns, CEO, P2 Science, Inc. The Convention is set for January 28-February 2, 2013 at the Grande Lakes Orlando. ACI members can register today online. If your company is not a member of ACI, find out how today by e-mailing ACI.
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