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Archives for July 3, 2012

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Rivals up menthol capacity to meet gum makers' demands

04-Jul-2012
By Oliver Nieburg

Menthol supplier BASF plans to open a new factory this summer to meet demands from confectioners soon after its rival Symrise boosted its own capacity earlier this month.

‘Natural’ megatrend powers handsome Chr Hansen results; shares jump

04-Jul-2012
By Shane Starling

Surging demand for natural colours, ongoing emerging markets growth, coupled with steady performances in core cheese, meat and cultures and enzymes businesses has delivered healthy Q3 results for Chr Hansen.

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