Archives for February 18, 2009

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DSM turns record profit ahead of ‘uncertain’ year

By Shane Starling

“A year of stark contrasts” as DSM board chairman, Feike Sijbesma called it, has seen DSM turn a near €1bn profit but left the Dutch ingredients giant unable to make a forecast for this year as the economic crisis sets in.

Analyst sees sports drinks polarisation in mainstream push

By Neil Merrett

As sports drinks continue to make inroads as a mainstream option for quenching consumers thirst, manufacturers are increasingly facing the challenge of catering for both the committed athlete and the casual shopper.