BASF nutrition and health jumps 7% to crack €2bn in 2013
‘Nutrition and Health’ was the best performing section within BASF’s ‘Performance Products’ division in 2013, posting a 7% gain on 2012 to push through €2bn in sales for the year.
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‘Misleading’ herbal medicine labels are not necessary wrong
Australia’s Complementary Healthcare Council has responded to a raft of media articles about alleged mislabelling of complementary medicines by pointing to the strict regulations herbal products must adhere to in the country.
Invest in Pakistan's food sector, business leader tells Saudis
Saudi Arabia is increasing its investments in Pakistan's food production sector, with the countries agreeing a number of deals following an intense period of high level diplomatic activity.
Veri Soda aims for sweet spot in US soda market with low-calorie organic carbonated soft drinks
Launching a new brand in the ultra-competitive US carbonated soft drinks market - which is facing well-documented problems right now - is notoriously tough, but the Dutch entrepreneur behind new market entrant Veri Soda is convinced he has found the...
Aquaculture is fastest-growing food production industry
Fish farming is the fastest-growing food industry sector in the region, and is set for a massive wave of investment in coming years, according to an agriculture industry expert.
Low prices and gloomy outlook for China’s pigs
It is proving a gloomy start to the year for China’s pig producers, with low prices for hogs continuing to dog the sector. The latest data from the Department of Agriculture in Beijing showed that, as of 12 February, the national average price of...
Chi signs MENA distribution deal with Wellbeing
Chi Drinks has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Wellbeing International, covering the Middle East and North Africa.