DSM Nutritional Products Increases Prices for QUALI-BLENDS
18 August 2008
DSM Nutritional Products announces a double-digit price increase worldwide for QUALI™-BLENDS marketed in the human nutrition industries. This adjustment is effective immediately for all newly contracted business. The price increases are driven by sharp increases in ingredients and raw material prices, energy and transportation costs.
DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The business has sales of over EU€2 billion and a long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for all industry segments.
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in life sciences and materials sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM's products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual sales of almost EU€8.8 billion and employs some 23,000 people worldwide. The company is headquarted in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents.
