Emerging technology for better baby food?

HPTS may improve the quality of baby food puree, according to a study by Technische University Berlin.

'Medically unnecessary' plastic surgery banned in Taiwan

Taiwan has banned ‘medically unnecessary’ plastic surgery on under-18s in an attempt to protect beauty-obsessed youngsters who overlook the health risks of such procedures, officials said .

Gulfood Awards 2014 recognises 20 of the best in the industry

For the first time, winning products will be showcased at the Innovation Gallery in DWTC’s Sheikh Saeed Halls.

Going bald? think ink!

HIS Hair Clinic is touting Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) as the latest weapon in the war against baldness.

BASF builds world-scale specialty amines plant in China

BASF’s first DMAPA and PEA production in Asia Pacific is located in China.

Mattel to buy Mega Brands

Moving up against Lego, Mattel’s purchase of Mega Brands adds construction and arts & crafts to its portfolio

Solvay and INEOS address EC concerns

The two companies submitted for evaluation by European Commission a package to address competition concerns.

Huntsman opens first Asia-based TPU plant in China

The 21,000 sq.m. plant was built at a cost of $20 million

Henkel and CMS team up for sustainable microbial-resistant technology

Henkel's position in packaging adhesives will be enhanced by CMS microbial-resistant technology.

Italian food festival highlights healthy cooking

At “Gusto in Scena”, a food festival in Venice, Italian chefs show off recipes that use natural substitutes for sugar, fat, and salt.

MENA Q1 2014 outlook

The Q1 2014 MENA Outlook analyses Turkey's emergence over the past decade as a regional heavyweight in MENA on the political and economic fronts.

Saudi Arabia businesses outlook still strong

Saudi Arabia's economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.1% in Q3 2013, after posting a growth of 2.1% in Q1 2013 and 2.7% in Q2 2013, according to the Central Department of Statistics.