In the first six months of 2008, Cognis increased the net sales of its core businesses by 7 percent to €1.533 billion compared with the same period in 2007. On an organic basis, sales grew by 12 percent. All three strategic business units that focus on the innovation-driven wellness and sustainability markets – Care Chemicals, Nutrition & Health and Functional Products – contributed to the sales growth. The company also benefited from various initiatives to optimize its cost structures and f...