Archives for September 4, 2002

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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...

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.

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...

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.

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.