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Cognis comments spark €3.4bn buy-out figure

By Shane Starling

Speculation about typical asset valuing ion the chemicals industry by Cognis’s chief financial officer, Marco Panichi, has led to a figure of €3.4bn being attached to the German ingredient company, as buy-out speculation mounts.

Industry positive about GAO herbals report and Senate meeting

By Shane Starling

Industry has responded positively to Wednesday’s Senate meeting on food supplements for the elderly, with its concerns about the need to increase FDA funding given a good hearing along with its affirmation of good practice as outlined in DSHEA.