Sudden bloom of shares in Shisheido may be just skin-deep

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The rise in the prices of Japanese cosmetic firm Shisheido's shares has been brought about by talks of acquisitions but analysts are wary of recommending the firm's shares. The reluctance on the part of analysts springs from whether Shisheido's acquisition will add value to shareholders or not. In addition, other factors that analysts consider are the price the firm will pay and the return on investment. In early Sept 1999, talk centered on Shisheido acquiring LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton but the firm dispelled reports saying it was engaged in discussions with the luxury goods giant.

Toiletries, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Financial analysis, Toiletries & Cosmetics NEC, Finance, Toiletries industry, Cosmetics industry, Shiseido Company Ltd.

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Health claims of polyphenols spark advertising, sales trend in Japan

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The claims that polyphenols are antioxidants which prevent heart disease are triggering a wave of advertising campaigns focusing on the food products containing these substances in Japan. Food products ranging from potato chips, fruit drinks and wine are being launched and advertised which allowed companies to vie for the market share in these products. Although information about the definite beneficial amounts of polyphenols are still unclear, food companies are packing their products with the maximum amount of polyphenols.

Marketing procedures, Food & Kindred Products, Food Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Antioxidants, Promotion, Health aspects, Food industry, Advertising, Food, Composition, Antioxidants (Nutrients), Polymer antioxidants (Additives), Polyphenols

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Meltdown for Snow Brand

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Snow Brand Milk Products' image is hurt by a serious milk contamination incident in Japan.

Fluid Milk Manufacturing, Public affairs, Fluid milk, Bulk Fluid Milk, Statistical Data Included, Dairy industry, Dairy products industry, Illustration, Public relations, Snow Brand Milk Products Company Ltd., Milk, Milk contamination

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