Archives for August 26, 2008

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Cognis struggles to protect profits

By Guy Montague-Jones

Germany-based Cognis has reported strong sales growth for the first half of the year but oil price inflation dragged profits downward.

DSM buys 30 per cent of Provexis

By staff reporter

DSM has invested about £1.5 million (€1.87m) in UK functional ingredients and technology licensing specialist, Provexis. Neither company was...

DSM shuts Chinese citric acid plant

By Shane Starling

DSM will quit its Wuxi, China-based citric acid plant after being told by the Chinese government its site is required for urban development.

‘Energy’ enters foods, confirm Mintel findings

By Lorraine Heller

Foods that claim to deliver energy are carving out a distinct place in the marketplace, as consumers start to look beyond energy drinks for an added boost, according to Mintel.