Archives for July 31, 2011

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Profit rise for Marel, Krones and GEA

By Helen Glaberson

Profit was up for machinery suppliers Marel, Krones and GEA over the first six months of 2011. Germany contributed to high sales growth for Krones and a new acquisition helped boost profits for GEA. Marel targeted emerging markets as its key focus area,...

Lancet paper blasts Cochrane salt study

By Nathan Gray

Commentary in The Lancet, along with a new analysis of the data, has slammed the recent Cochrane review that claimed salt reduction had no effect on strokes or heart attacks.