BASF has announced a 20% global price increase for its Vitamin A products, effective immediately or as contracts allow.
The German chemical giant, world’s largest chemical producer, is a major manufacturer of Vitamin A for the animal and human nutrition industries as well as the cosmetic industry.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
Building on the April 2025 announcement, Dow will take actions across its three operating segments to support European profitability, resulting in the closure of sites in Germany and the UK.
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
