Archives for August 13, 2003

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EU, US framework for WTO negotiations

With just three weeks remaining until the Cancun meetings, the EU and the US yesterday presented a joint framework to relaunch agricultural negotiations. Focusing on three areas, domestic support, market access and export competition, the two largest...

Novozymes riding high

Danish enzymes company Novozymes continues on a high this year, despite a slight fall in food enzyme sales for the quarter, resulting in an overall boost to 13 per cent for its forecast for net profit increase for the full year.

Economic conditions drive down Degussa profits

German speciality chemicals company Degussa sees a downturn in profits and sales as it fails to realise the potential of its restructured activities in the current economic climate.

Danisco dusts off new technology

Denmark-based ingredients supplier Danisco has developed a low-dust powder technology for food manufacturers aiming for an improved factory environment.

Smaller stores to boost Polish market growth

Hypermarkets account for the biggest share of retail revenues in Poland, despite the fact that there are relatively few stores. But while the format remains popular, smaller outlets, such as supermarkets and discount stores, are likely to show greater...