Lonza to implement restructuring plans
Swiss speciality chemicals group Lonza announced yesterday that it was to restructure two business sectors, resulting in the loss of 225 jobs or 3 per cent of its 6,400 workforce.
Archives for September 4, 2002
High numbers of cancer patients use alternative treatments
A survey of adult cancer patients in western Washington has found that more than 70 per cent use alternative therapies and almost all report substantial improvements in well-being as a result of the treatments. Dietary supplements are the most common...
Natrol moves into network marketing
US supplement manufacturer Natrol is expanding its distribution with a new unit set up to run direct-to-consumer network marketing. The new business, 'Annasa', will launch with four nutritional products for cellular renewal.
Galaxy extends vegetable beverage range
Galaxy Nutritional Foods, a producer of plant-based dairy alternatives, has extended its UltraSmoothie range with the launch of a single-serve version, expected to go on sale in the US from October 2002.
Growth slow in Cognis first half
Speciality chemicals business Cognis saw first half sales rise a mere 1 per cent on the same period last year, generating €1,633 million. The company's chief financial officer blamed the difficult world economy for slowing growth, despite a higher...