Archives for June 27, 2007

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DSM unveils 100m profit plan for nutritional products

By  Alex McNally

DSM has today announced a major improvement package to boost profit margins of its nutritional products division by €100m, which is aimed at offsetting costs tied-up with acquiring Roche vitamins in 2003.

Sea buckthorn may cut inflammation, CVD

By  Stephen Daniells

Regular consumption of sea buckthorn berries reduced levels of a protein that is associated with inflammation, diabetes and heart disease, say Finnish scientists.

Guest article

IP enforcement and how to corner the market

By  John Garvey

Several recent Supreme Court decisions relative to patent issues have generated media attention and will have implications for nutraceutical companies seeking to protect their technologies.

Raisio halts Russian margarine production

By  Jess Halliday

Raisio is to cease production of margarine at its plant in Istra, Russia from September, when it will transfer the operation to a subcontractor in an effort to reduce over-capacity and boost profitability.