What happened to Tom's of Maine?

Consumer products maker Colgate-Palmolive Co. said Tuesday it agreed to purchase control of the privately held Tom's of Maine, which makes "natural" toothpaste and other personal care products, for $100 million in cash.
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Where is Tom's of Maine?

Our headquarters are located at 2 Storer Street, Suite 302, Kennebunk, Maine.
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Did Toms of Maine get bought out?

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL), world leader in oral care, today announced the completion of the purchase of 84 percent of Tom's of Maine for approximately $100 million.
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Are Toms and Toms of Maine the same?

Tom's of Maine is a brand name and manufacturing company of natural personal care products. Tom's of Maine has been a majority-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive since 2006.
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Why did Colgate buy Tom's of Maine?

Ian Cook, Colgate's President and COO, said, “This acquisition allows Colgate to strongly enter a completely new channel of distribution and establishes us as the only global oral care company in that channel. This bodes well for additional opportunities in other high margin categories such as personal care.
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What's Inside Tom's of Maine



How much is Tom's of Maine worth?

Consumer products maker Colgate-Palmolive Co. said Tuesday it agreed to purchase control of the privately held Tom's of Maine, which makes "natural" toothpaste and other personal care products, for $100 million in cash.
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What is Tom's of Maine known for?

In 1981, Tom's launched the first natural toothpaste with fluoride. We've always felt it's important to serve all of our consumer's health needs, so we like offering choices like fluoride or fluoride-free.
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Is Tom's of Maine sold in China?

Tom's of Maine has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals. “We do not sell our products in mainland China and do not require animal testing.”
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Is Toms actually natural?

Ingredients. Tom's of Maine natural toothpaste products are made from ingredients sourced and derived from nature. Best of all, Tom's of Maine toothpaste contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and it's never tested on animals.
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What is Tom's toothpaste made of?

glycerin, water, calcium carbonate, hydrated silica, xylitol, Chondrus crispus (carrageenan), sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium bicarbonate, zinc citrate, Cinnamomum cassia (cinnamon) leaf oil and other natural flavors.
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Is Jason toothpaste ADA approved?

Chern also recommends Jason toothpaste to her patients looking for a natural kind. Even though it isn't ADA-approved, it has fluoride, but does not contain SLS, gluten, parabens, or artificial sweeteners.
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Which is the best toothpaste?

The Top Toothpastes
  • Colgate Total. ...
  • Crest Pro-Health. ...
  • Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste. ...
  • Arm and Hammer Dental Care Advance Cleaning Mint Toothpaste w/Baking Soda. ...
  • Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste. ...
  • Crest Tartar Protection. ...
  • Tom's of Maine Simply White Clean Mint Toothpaste.
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Does Tom's of Maine have fluoride?

Some Tom's of Maine natural toothpastes contain sodium fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate for cavity protection, while others are fluoride-free. These fluoride compounds are derived from fluorspar, which undergoes processing to create the ingredient found in toothpaste formulas.
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Does Toms use animal testing?

Tom's of Maine is proud to offer cruelty-free personal care products. The company is built on the belief that both humans and nature deserve our respect, which extends to animals too. They do not engage in animal testing and their products are naturally sourced.
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Is Toms soap cruelty-free?

Tom's of Maine is cruelty-free

Tom's of Maine has confirmed that it is truly cruelty-free. They don't test finished products or ingredients on animals, and neither do their suppliers or any third-parties. They also don't sell their products where animal testing is required by law.
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Is Tom's of Maine Healthy?

Tom's has quite a few flavors and dental products available, including many that are SLS- and fluoride-free. However, upon a bit of research, I discovered that a handful of their products are ranked as moderately hazardous (3 out of 10) by the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) Skin Deep Database.
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Is Tom's of Maine eco friendly?

It Reduces Landfill Waste

Tom's of Maine created the first-of-its-kind recyclable toothpaste tube, meaning you can choose an eco-friendly toothpaste that bypasses the landfill and is recycled after use.
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Is Toms a Fortune 500 company?

Tom's of Maine, a popular line of natural toiletries, is owned by Colgate-Palmolive -- a Fortune 500 company with $15 billion in revenues last year. Tom's of Maine is not the only earthy beauty company backed by a major American corporation.
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Is Toms soap vegan?

The majority of our products are vegan, as we have worked to find plant based alternatives for ingredients which are typically made from animal ingredients. For example, the glycerin used in many toothpastes and soaps can be an animal ingredient, while ours is plant based.
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Is Toms mouthwash vegan?

Is Tom's of Maine Wicked Fresh Mouthwash vegan? Yes, this Tom's mouthwash is vegan and it's also Leaping Bunny–certified, meaning it's never tested on animals, so you can feel good about finding a vegan and naturally derived mouthwash for your oral care routine.
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How much money does Tom's of Maine make?

Tom Chappell built Tom's of Maine into a $100 million business. Now he's trying to create the next great made-in-America fashion company.
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Who owns native toothpaste?

Procter & Gamble Co. has reformulated its Native brand toothpaste as a result of customer feedback.
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