13 Aug 2024 --- Chemicals and ingredients company Brenntag has reported meeting market expectations with an operating gross profit of US$1 billion in its first half-year results for 2024, an increase of 0.6% compared to the same period the previous year. Despite this, the company has adjusted its outlook for the year, with its CEO saying overall performance has fallen “below our own ambitions.”Amid challenging market conditions, its specialty chemicals and ingredients business recorded an increase of 0.1%, reaching €297.5 million (US$342.4 million), compared to the same period the previous year.