Sustainable Cleaning: Ingredients and Processes with Less Environmental Impact
The market for sustainable or “green” cleaning products among commercial end users has been growing, and increased regulations by states are expected to continue to drive interest and sales of these products. Sustainable cleaning includes professional cleaning products made with renewable, biodegradable ingredients that are not tested on animals, do not contain harmful ingredients, and are sold in recyclable packaging. These products often carry certifications from third parties that validate these claims. Continue reading
Nailing It: Dipping Powders Continue Sales Surge
Increasing by a robust 21%, dipping powders continue to be the key driving force behind the healthy growth of 7% registered in the global professional nail care market in 2019, with demand expanding beyond North America into new regions like Europe and Asia. North America continues to be the leading region and shows a dynamic year as major companies introduce dipping powders as part of their permanent portfolio.
Sexual Wellness and CBD Emerge as Popular Picks at CEW Product Demo
CBD and sexual wellness made their way into the spotlight at the recent CEW Product Demo in Manhattan, where the hottest trends impacting the cosmetics and toiletries market were on display.
CBD continues to remain the “it” ingredient in beauty, with brands across all categories launching products and lines containing theingredient. Facial skin care dominates the product launches with brands such as Naturopathica’s Chill Full Spectrum CBD Collection, Peter Thomas Roth’s Green Releaf Collection, and Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma Plus+ CBD.
What are the Fresh Prospects for the German MWF Market?
Germany is one of the world’s most technologically advanced producers of transportation equipment, steel, iron, cement, chemicals, machinery, and machine tools. It is also the fifth-largest metalworking fluids market globally.
Over the past five years, German industrial output has risen considerably, driving demand for metalworking fluids to 130 kilotonnes in 2018. The transportation industry was the leading consumer of metalworking fluids that year, accounting for an estimated 46% of the total.
Driven by Manufacturing Sector and Investments, Mexican Lubricants Market Set for 2% Growth
Mexico is expected to resume growth in 2020 after last year’s economic stagnation, which was caused by a combination of negative factors including policy uncertainty and slower global and U.S. production. The economic recovery will be contingent on the successful implementation of prudent fiscal policies and the ratification of the U.S., Canada, Mexico (USMCA) trade agreements, which is basically replacing NAFTA.
CBD Gets High Ratings, But Questions Remain
As part of our research on CBD for Health and Wellness: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities, Kline & Company has completed a second large-scale consumer attitudes and usage study on CBD. Adult U.S. consumers aged 21 and over make up the sample of nearly 700 consumers nationwide. Awareness is widespread and many consumers have tried CBD, but there are still numerous unanswered questions when it comes to usage.Continue reading
Switch Activity Heating Up with New OTC Approvals
The U.S. FDA announced approval of three Rx-to-OTC switches on February 14, 2020. One is GlaxoSmithKline’s OTC version of its topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) pain reliever, Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%). This OTC medication will be indicated for temporary relief of joint pain and stiffness due to the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, which increases with age, affects millions of people in the U.S., and can generally be self-diagnosed. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of the joints. Symptoms of arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty moving a joint. This medication has been sold without a prescription safely for years in Europe and marks the first topical analgesic with anti-inflammatory properties available without a prescription in the United States. It also offers another non-opiate option for those suffering from chronic arthritis pain. Continue reading
A Look Ahead Into Aesthetic Skin Care Acquisitions
Professional beauty remains a popular hunting ground for acquisition targets, with small and mid-sized brands offering growth potential to their future owners. Both Unilever and Colgate have pursued professional skin care with this strategy in mind, with Unilever’s Dermalogica gaining ground through retail expansion and Colgate-owned EltaMD making progress in the Chinese market. Brand stewards have pursued opportunities in this space including attracting new (younger) consumers and new, advanced products. The recently published 2019 edition of our Professional Skin Care Global Series report indicates that this is still a market filled with vitality, as sales reached $8 billion at the manufacturers level globally in 2019, showing a healthy gain of 5% over the prior year.Continue reading
The Future of Naturals at Vivaness 2020
Naturals are here to stay and have penetrated all categories, showing dynamic growth even in the previously underserved ones, including oral care, deodorants, and feminine care products. The revelations were made last week when Kline’s Naira Aslanian took to the floor with a fascinating presentation, “The Future of the Natural Beauty Market,” at the Vivaness International Trade Fair for Naturals and Organic Personal Care products in Nuremberg, Germany.
Biopesticides Market in Italy Set For Rapid Rate Growth in the Next 10 Years
The Italian market of biological pesticides was estimated at approximately USD 160 million in 2019. The industry continues its period of positive growth, with an expected rapid growth through to 2029. Besides seed treatment products, which are estimated to grow the fastest across all crop categories, non-crop for professional usage is forecast to grow at double-digit rates, driven by increasing demand for biopesticides to treat turfs in public and private areas. Continue reading
