German naturals market shines

Published: 22-Jan-2014
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Growth ahead for natural cosmetics in Germany

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The German natural cosmetics market is re-entering a period of growth following a couple of years of slowdown. According to German market analyst Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK), German consumers are becoming more ethically motivated.

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