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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Did Colgate buy Tom's of Maine?

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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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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Does Tom's test on animals?

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.
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Does Toms of Maine test on animals?

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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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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Is Tom's toothpaste made in USA?

Manufacturing. We're proud to make all of our toothpaste and stick deodorant units sold right here in Sanford, Maine. We also work with a few contract manufacturers outside of Maine who have the capacity to make our smaller product lines.
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Why is Tom's of Maine?

Tom's of Maine started because of two parents' journey to care for the health of their children. A passion for helping others live a natural life still drives us today! Tom and Kate Chappell moved to Maine from Philadelphia in 1968, looking for a healthier, simpler life for their growing family.
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Is Tom's toothpaste good?

Tom's of Maine toothpastes are highly recommended by experts and reviewers, including us — we love it as a great natural option for people with sensitive teeth.
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Does Colgate test on animals?

Our personal commitment to eliminating all animal testing is stronger than ever. We will continue our unwavering efforts toward achieving this goal, while remaining steadfast in our commitment to the highest standards of product safety for our consumers.
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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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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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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 of Maine all natural?

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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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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Is Tom's deodorant vegan?

Tom's of Maine makes a Long Lasting Natural Deodorant that is vegan and cruelty-free.
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Is TOMS of Maine sustainable?

The Stewardship Model illustrates the standards Tom's of Maine follows to create naturally derived, sustainable products using responsible practices. Each ingredient goes through a rigorous review process to ensure that it meets these standards. It doesn't merely stop at the ingredients, however.
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Is Burt's Bees vegan?

Burt's Bees is cruelty-free but not 100% vegan, meaning that some of their products contain animal-derived ingredients.
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What toothpaste is cruelty-free?

*Hello and Tom's of Maine are both cruelty-free and do not test their products, ingredients, or formulations on animals, anywhere in the world. However, both cruelty-free toothpaste brands are owned by Colgate, a parent corporation that does test on animals when required by law.
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Is Toms shoes vegan and cruelty-free?

Luckily, companies like TOMS are stepping up with vegan shoes and accessories to keep you cruelty-free from head to toe. To show our appreciation for TOMS' selection of vegan items, PETA is presenting the company with our Compassionate Business Award.
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Which brands do not do animal testing?

There are more than 6,100 companies in our database that don't test on animals, including Dove, e.l.f., Herbal Essences, 100% PURE, Dr. Bronner's, Aveda, and Seventh Generation!
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