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November 10, 2008 - Corporate News
Laboratories Sérobiologiques extends site in Pulnoy, France, for research and production of state-of-the-art active ingredients
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November 06, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis communication wins international awards
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November 06, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Creative functional beverage concepts and new products from Cognis Nutrition & Health, stand K014
English version

November 06, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at In-Cosmetics Asia 2008: natural solutions for everyday life
English version

November 04, 2008 - Care Chemicals
LS Skinasensyl – a next-generation cosmeceutical for sensitive skin
English version

November 03, 2008 - Corporate News
Sale of Pulcra Chemicals now formally completed
English version / German version

October 24, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
‘The Market is Prime for Tonalin® CLA – Especially for Aging Boomers,’ Says Trends Expert Dr. Elizabeth Sloan
English version

October 22, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Launches Betatene® 10% WDP - Highest Concentration of Algae-Based Natural Beta-Carotene in Water Dispersible Powder
English version

October 22, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Launches Super Xangold® 10% Beadlets -- Natural Lutein Esters and Zeaxanthin Esters for Dietary Supplements
English version

October 15, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Puts Spotlight on Heart Health at SupplySide West –
Sponsors Featured Speaker, Unveils New Products with Heart Choice® Natural Plant Sterols, and Highlights Omevital™ Omega-3s
English version

October 14, 2008 - Functional Products
Cognis weiht neue Produktionsanlagen ein:
Investitionen in den Standort Düsseldorf
German version

October 14, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis licenses active ingredient for weight management from InterMed Discovery
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October 09, 2008 - Functional Products
Cognis’ Sovermol 815 – “green” polyol for efficient pigment pastes
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October 09, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at the IFSCC Congress 2008 - well-being in a natural way
English version

October 02, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at In-Cosmetics Asia 2008: bringing natural solutions to the Asian consumer
English version

September 30, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Committed to quality and safety - Cognis starts voluntary REACH registration of its pharmaceutical excipients
English version

September 25, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Green Formulation Grid: Cognis Care Chemicals startet die zweite Phase von Green Chemical Solutions
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September 22, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis erhält erneut GMP-Qualitätssiegel für Pharma-Hilfsstoffe aus Düsseldorf
German version

September 18, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at In-Cosmetics India 2008 - offering high-performance solutions to a high-growth market
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September 10, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
George Weston Bakeries Launches Arnold® and Brownberry® Breads Co-branded with Cognis’ Heart Choice® Natural Plant Sterols
English version

September 10, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis strengthens pharmaceutical drug delivery platform with Vitamin E TPGS
English version

September 08, 2008 - Functional Products
Maximum reliability - Cognis presents solutions to boost wind turbine efficiency at Husumwind 2008
English version

September 08, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Quality for customers all over the world – Cognis meets international standard for food safety
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September 02, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at the 2008 SEPAWA congress - stimulating products and concepts for an overall sense of well-being
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August 27, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis' half-year results 2008: sales up significantly, operating result affected by raw material and energy cost increases as well as unfavorable exchange rates, agreements for sale of Pulcra and Oleochemicals signed
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August 05, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at In-Cosmetics India 2008 – “green” solutions for a key growth market
English version

August 04, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Achieves NSF International GMP Registration for Natural Vitamin E, Phytosterols and CLA
English version

July 28, 2008 - Cognis achieves FDA GRAS status for Tonalin® CLA - No.1 brand of CLA safe for broad range of foods and beverages
English version

July 23, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis sells its stake in Cognis Oleochemicals to PTT Chemical
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July 11, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
First assessment of Cognis Tonalin® CLA in EU Novel Food authorisation process completed
English version

July 14, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis sells its Pulcra Chemicals business to strategic investor
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July 4, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at Cesio 2008 – “green” solutions to meet key market demands
English version

June 29, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis’ Omevital™ Omega-3 Earns ‘Superior Taste Award’ from the International Taste & Quality Institute
English version

June 29, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Launches Xangold ® 8% Natural Lutein Esters in Water Dispersible Powder Ideal for ‘Beauty from Within’ Foods and Supplements
English version

June 29, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Nutrition & Health Echoes 2008 IFT Theme:‘Driving Growth and Sustainability through Innovation’ – Renews Commitment to Education Sponsorship
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June 29, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Takes Health to Heart at 2008 IFT: ‘The Cooking Cardiologist®’ Whisks Up News Orleans Favorites with Heart Choice® Natural Plant Sterols
English version

June 27, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis recognized for quality: 30 natural cosmetic ingredients certified by BDIH
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June 25, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at Cesio 2008 - "green" solutions to meet key market demands
English version

June 2, 2008 - Care Chemicals 
Cognis at Cesio 2008: concepts to serve the “green” trend
English version

May 29, 2008 - Functional Products 
On the right track - Cognis introduces Emgard RW-A lubricant for railways and trams
English version

May 27, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis first quarter results 2008: strong sales growth of 7.1 percent
English version / Geman version

May 22, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Nutrition & Health Announces Price Increases in North America
English version

May 15, 2008 - Nutrition & Health

Cognis PharmaLine™ achieves kosher certification
English version

May 08, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Nutrition & Health at Vitafoods International 2008
English version

May 06, 2008 - Nutrition & Heal
'Cooking Cardiologist' to Headline Cognis' Heart Health Focus at IF
English version

May 06, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Health benefits for all ages - Napro Pharma launches Lifetime™ customized omega-3 solutions
English version

April 18, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at In-Cosmetics 2008 - it's a "green" and beautiful life
English version / German version

April 18, 2008 - Care Chemicals
LS Hair Salon from Laboratoires Sérobiologiques - have a good hair day, everyday
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April 18, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Pilisoft™ LS 9760 – leaving sensitive skin feeling smoother for longer
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April 17, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis 2007: successful year in a challenging economic environment – sales growth supported by focus on wellness and sustainability
English Version / German Version

April 01, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis' Vegapure® Natural Plant Sterols Featured in Kardea's New Cholesterol Management Nutrition Bars and Olive Oil
English version

March 31, 2008 - Functional Products
Emgard FE75W90 axle fluid - maximized performance, minimized fuel consumption
English version

March 19, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Nutrition & Health at Vitafoods 2008
English version / German version

March 05, 2008 - Corporate News
NRW-Sozialminister Laumann zu Gast bei Cognis:
Informationen zur betrieblichen Altersvorsorge
German version

March 04, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at In-Cosmetics 2008 – looking beautiful with “green” solutions
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March 03, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis and InterMed Discovery sign cooperation agreement
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February 01, 2008 - Corporate News
Cognis opens liaison office in India
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January 31, 2008 - Functional Products
ProEco HE 801 series - Cognis launches its first synthetic lubricant product line bearing the EU-Ecolabel
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January 30, 2008 - Corporate News
Innovation Award 2007: Cognis honors exceptionally successful and creative developments
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January 30, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Cognis Innovation Award for Dehypon - sparkling results with multifunctional automatic dish detergents
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January 30, 2008 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Innovation Award for Vegapure - well-being in a bottle
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January 30, 2008 - Functional Products
Cognis Innovation Award for copper solvent extraction circuit - taking mining technology to the next level
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January 28, 2008 - Functional Products
Sovermol 1092 - a "green" polyol for critical curing conditions
English version / German version

January 15, 2008 - Care Chemicals
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques überträgt deutsches Distributionsgeschäft an die IMPAG01 Import GmbH
German version


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