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UK stock market regulation crucial to food prices, say economists

UK stock market regulation crucial to food prices, say economists

By Jess Halliday in London

Regulating food speculation in the City of London is the lynchpin to preventing volatility over food prices, say economists, as parallel measures on both sides of the Atlantic will block traders conducting secretive deals wherever they can.

Naturex president: acquisition policy remains unchanged

Exclusive interview

Naturex president: acquisition policy remains unchanged

By Shane Starling

Naturex president and chief executive officer, Jacques Dikansky, tells Shane Starling why in August the French botanicals giant bought Spanish supplier, Natraceutical Group, to double its size for the third time since 2002.

Economic depression a stimulus for fresh business

Economic depression a stimulus for fresh business

The economic recession is biting across the globe, and bleeding casualties litter all industries, but now is not the time to cower. Those willing to spend may provoke a stimulation of their business that could set them up for years, if not decades, to...

Raiso doubles Q3 profits

Raiso doubles Q3 profits

By staff reporter

Raisio, the Finnish plant stanol supplier and maker of the Benecol cholesterol-lowering consumer brand, reports third quarter profits of €7.6m, a 100 per cent increase on Q3 in 2007.

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