date:Jul 25, 2012
rong business performance in both North America corn and soybeans, DuPont said. Crop Protection sales growth of 15% was underpinned by strong demand across all product lines.
Nutrition Health pre-tax operating income was $112 million in the second quarter, up 195% from $38 million in the same period a year ago. Net sales increased 82% to $885 million from $486 million.
Sales of $885 million were up $399 million, or 82%, primarily reflecting two months acquisition benefit from the Danisco specia