BASF announced the acquisition of Equateq Ltd., a global leader in the manufacturing of highly concentrated omega-3 fatty acids, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction strengthens BASF’s position as leading supplier of ingredients for the nutrition and health ...More
Check out images from the record-setting 15th anniversary SupplySide West, which brought more than 9,700 food/beverage, dietary supplement and cosmeceutical executives from 64 countries together in Las Vegas from Oct. 10 to 14, 2011. ...More
The global nutraceuticals products market is projected to exceed $207 billion by 2016, according to a new report from companiesandmarkets.com. The sector is being driven by demand for healthy food and beverage products, which presents growth opportunities in the functional ...More
Increased demand for amino acids in the animal feed, health foods, dietary supplements, artificial sweeteners and cosmetics markets are key variables driving the global amino acid market to an estimated $11.6 billion by 2015, according to a new report from Global Industry ...More
BASF acquired Cognis Holding for the equity purchase price of €700 million; details of the integration will be developed by 1Q11, with completion of strategic implementation planned for the end of 2011. ...More
BASF has joined the NanoGEM (Nanostructured materials–Health, Exposure and Material Properties) research project that will investigate absorption and distribution of nanoparticles in the human body as a function of their size, structure and surface properties. ...More
BASF and Monsanto on July 7 announced the expansion of their joint plant biotechnology collaboration to develop higher-yielding and stress-tolerant crops to include wheat. The companies pledged another $ billion, in addition to their $1.5 billion joint budget that was ...More
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