The German chemist BASF and the largest Japanese pharmaceutical group TADEKA will regroup their vitamin activities. Together, they have a global market share for vitamins of around 30%. The agreement notably foresees the creation of a joint venture in Japan held at 66% by BASF and 34% by TADEKA. Moreover BASF will acquire the TADEKA stakes in the companies TADEKA VITAMIN AND FOOD USA, TADEKA CANADA VITAMIN AND FOOD, TADEKA EUROPE and TADEKA VITAMIN AND FOOD ASIA. TADEKA has a turnover of...