Steady performance from DSM
The global economic downturn marked 2003 first quarter results for Dutch life science company DSM, but strong autonomous volume growth boosted figures to higher than 2002.
Archives for April 29, 2003
Assessing the impact of the Pan recall
Repercussions of Australia's largest ever medicines recall involving contract manufacturer Pan Pharmaceuticals, will hit the natural health industry hard, and could also concern food manufacturers.
Balchem aims for modest earnings growth
Balchem reported a small rise in net sales, up 3 per cent, during the first quarter of 2003, although sales in its Encapsulated products segment dropped, owing to the current difficult economy for the food industry.
Fasting regularly may help prevent diabetes
A new mouse study suggests fasting every other day can help fend off diabetes and protect brain neurons as well as or better than either vigorous exercise or caloric restriction.
Calcium retention unaffected by high-protein diet
A high-protein diet containing mostly meat does not have adverse effects on women's ability to retain calcium, according to a study by US researchers.