Archives for August 31, 2004

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Aarhus sees improving sales in first half

First half sales at Aarhus United fell 3 per cent, eroded by price competition in bulk oils, but improved volumes, particularly in Mexico, and reduced costs helped it generate solid operating profits.

Low-carb trend not over yet - report

Recent media reports suggesting the end is nigh for carb-cutting diets appear to be a little premature, with the latest market research from the US suggesting that there is still substantial interest in the low-carb regime, writes Tom Armitage.

US pursues CMC dumping inquiry

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to pursue its investigation into alleged dumping of the hydrocolloid ingredient purified carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) after an initial complaint by Aqualan, a division of the Hercules...