White bread, polyphenols and microbes

New study shows interesting effects of certain dietary ingredients on gut bacteria

Afton Chemical to construct additives plant in Singapore

Plant start to produce components in January 2016 to support the next generation of additive solutions

Bayer Pearl sets up new HQ in Dubai

Dubai Investments Park will be the site of the regional offices of Bayer Pearl

First direct extrusion technology for multi-layer film production

Evolution Ultra Fusion twin-screw technology from Reifenh?user Kiefel Extrusion demonstrates its advantages

Clariant R&D centre to rise in China

New R&D centre will develop catalytic technologies tailored to Chinese market requirements

Broccoli sprout beverage may enhance detoxification

Study shows that half a cup of this beverage expels toxins from the body

Rio Tinto appoints new chief executive of aluminium business

Rio Tinto has appointed Alfredo Barrios as chief executive of its Aluminium business.

Greif to close flexible products plant in Saudi Arabia

Equipment to be reallocated to other facilities to meet key customer needs

Probiotics may prevent complications of liver disease

Study suggests that probiotics may have a similar effect as lactulose in preventing hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis patients

Nutricosmetic innovation in China

Nutricosmetics have grown in popularity as more and more people come to realize that physical beauty is very much about inner health

Successful package design

Brigitte Evrard sees more notable package designs are coming from Asia

Packaging key to positive skincare experience