Archives for February 24, 2004

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Sweet is the 'whey' to go in eastern Europe

Countdown to the integration of 10 new member states in Europe this April begins under the aegis of the Irish presidency. For manufacturers, a clear understanding of the marketplace in these countries will be vital to pitching the right message,...

Wessanen bears costs of US shake-out

Royal Wessanen, the Dutch health food producer, suffered a turbulent 2003, as it set about restoring the fortunes of the US Tree of Life business that now makes up two-thirds of the group's sales.

Dosic gains growth with new foothold on European soil

Dosic, the Chinese evening primrose oil supplier, pulled off a 30 per cent climb in European sales last year - with a mature product in a mature market - by addressing the crux problem for all Chinese producers targeting Europe.